New York CNA CE Courses (2026)
To renew your CNA license in New York you need to satisfy the New York State Department of Health — Nurse Aide Registry's in-service / continuing-education training requirement . Below is what the board requires and a comparison of course providers that offer qualifying training. This is an unofficial guide — confirm any course is board-approved before you buy.
What New York requires for CNA renewal
| In-service / CE required | No single fixed hour count — see details |
|---|---|
| Renewal cycle | 24 months |
| Governing body | New York State Department of Health — Nurse Aide Registry |
Recertification is driven by a paid-work requirement, not an individual CE obligation: you must have worked at least 7 hours for pay as a nurse aide in the previous 24 months. After any 24 consecutive months without providing paid nurse-aide care, certification is lost and you must requalify by passing the state competency exam. (Federal rules require facilities to provide 12 hours of in-service training per year to aides they employ, but that is a facility obligation, not an individual renewal requirement.)
Full CNA renewal guide for New York (deadlines, fees & CE) →
New York CNA CE course providers
- Medline University
Free and low-cost in-service training modules for nurse aides.
- CEUfast — Nurse Aide
In-service and continuing-education courses for nursing assistants.
- Elite Learning — CNA In-Service
CNA in-service training packages covering federally required topics.
- Relias
Employer-oriented in-service and competency training widely used in long-term care.
New York CNA CE courses: frequently asked questions
How many CE hours do I need to renew my CNA license in New York?
New York does not set a single fixed CE-hour count for CNA renewal. Recertification is driven by a paid-work requirement, not an individual CE obligation: you must have worked at least 7 hours for pay as a nurse aide in the previous 24 months. After any 24 consecutive months without providing paid nurse-aide care, certification is lost and you must requalify by passing the state competency exam. (Federal rules require facilities to provide 12 hours of in-service training per year to aides they employ, but that is a facility obligation, not an individual renewal requirement.)
Do online CNA CE courses count in New York?
Online courses generally count when the provider is approved by or recognized by the New York State Department of Health — Nurse Aide Registry. Always confirm a course is accepted before you buy it.
Where do I report my New York CNA CE?
New York generally has you attest to CE at renewal and keep your own documentation in case of an audit. Confirm the current process with the New York State Department of Health — Nurse Aide Registry.
Requirement last verified 2026-06-01 from the New York State Department of Health — Nurse Aide Registry. Always confirm current rules with the board before relying on this.
Official New York State Department of Health — Nurse Aide Registry site →