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State-Mandated Course Approval

Mandated Continuing Education for Healthcare Professionals

NOTE

The information on this page is specific to state-mandated CE courses. For information regarding all courses, see Accreditation and Approval.

What is the difference between state-mandated CE and state-required CE?
Mandated CE: A specific CE course topic (and the minimum number of contact hours on the topic) that your state has mandated you must take in order to receive or renew your license.
Required CE: The required number of contact hours that your state requires for license renewal. You choose your own topics.

CALIFORNIA

Ethics, Laws, and Regulations for California Physical Therapy
Fulfills the continuing competency requirement for 2 hours of education on ethics, laws, and regulations for licensed physical therapists (PT) and physical therapist assistants (PTA).

CONNECTICUT

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Meets Connecticut DPH PTSD requirement for RNs and LPNs. Increase your understanding of PTSD and your ability to intervene appropriately in assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of the disorder.

Suicide Prevention and Screening
Meets Connecticut DPH Suicide Prevention Training requirement for RNs and LPNs. Learn common myths about suicide, risk factors for suicide, screening process and tools, and ways to assess risk and the need for referral.

DELAWARE

Substance Abuse Education for Delaware Nurses: Drug Diversion Training and Best-Practice Prescribing
Accepted by the Delaware Board of Nursing
Fulfills the requirement of 3 hours of continuing education on substance abuse for RNs and LPNs in Delaware.

FLORIDA

Our CE Broker provider number is 50-2174.
We report completed course registrations to CE Broker every 24 hours.Automatically reports to CE Broker

HIV / AIDS

HIV / AIDS for Florida Healthcare Professionals
Approved by the Florida Board of Nursing. See approved licenses
Fulfills the 1-hour HIV / AIDS continuing education requirement for many Florida healthcare professionals.

Prevention of Medical Errors

Prevention of Medical Errors for Florida Healthcare Professionals
Approved by the Florida Board of Nursing. See approved licenses
Fulfills the requirement for continuing education in prevention of medical errors, both for initial licensure and biennial renewal.

Prevention of Medical Errors for Florida Physical Therapy
Approved by the Florida Board of Physical Therapy
Fulfills the requirement for 2 hours of continuing education in the prevention of medical errors for physical therapists and physical therapist assistants.

Prevention of Medical Errors for Florida Occupational Therapists
Approved by the Florida Board of Occupational Therapy
Fulfills the requirement for prevention of medical errors for OTs and OTAs for initial licensure and biennial renewal.

Laws and Rules

Florida Laws and Rules for Nursing
Approved by the Florida Board of Nursing
Fulfills the requirement for a 2-hour course on the laws and rules governing practice of nursing in Florida.

Florida Occupational Therapy Laws and Rules
Approved by the Florida Board of Occupational Therapy
Fulfills the requirement for a 2-hour course on the laws and rules governing practice of occupational therapy in Florida.

Domestic Violence Education

Domestic Violence Education for Florida Nurses
Approved by the Florida Board of Nursing
Fulfills the requirement for 2 hours of domestic violence continuing education.

Recognizing Impairment in the Workplace

Recognizing Impairment in the Workplace for Florida Nurses
Approved by the Florida Board of Nursing
Fulfills the requirement for 2 hours of CE on recognizing and responding to signs and behaviors that may be associated with impairment in the workplace.

Human Trafficking

Human Trafficking Training for Florida Nurses and Other Healthcare Professionals
Approved by the Florida Board of Nursing
Fulfills the requirement for human trafficking education.

ILLINOIS

Sexual Harassment Training for Illinois Healthcare Professionals
Approved for nurses, occupational therapists, physical therapists, physicians, pharmacists, dentists, and other healthcare professionals in Illinois.
Fulfills the requirement for 1 hour of sexual harassment training for all persons who hold a professional license issued by the Illinois Division of Professional Regulation who are subject to a continuing education requirement.

KENTUCKY

Domestic Violence

Domestic Violence Education for Kentucky Nurses
Accepted by the Kentucky Board of Nursing
Fulfills the requirement for 3 hours of continuing education in domestic violence.

Pediatric Abusive Head Trauma

Pediatric Abusive Head Trauma CE for Kentucky Nurses: Prevent and Report Shaken Baby Syndrome
Accepted by the Kentucky Board of Nursing
Fulfills the requirement of 1.5 hours of continuing education on recognizing, preventing, and reporting pediatric abusive head trauma.

Suicide Prevention

Suicide Risk and Prevention for Kentucky Nurses
Accepted by the Kentucky Board of Nursing
Kentucky Board of Nursing 2 ANCC contact hour mandated course on Suicide Prevention for patients and nurses at risk.

MARYLAND

Implicit Bias Training

Implicit Bias Training for Nurses and Other Healthcare Professionals
Accepted by the Maryland Board of Nursing
Approved by the Maryland Department of Health (MDH)
Fulfills the requirements of HB 28: Public Health – Implicit Bias Training and the Office of Minority Health and Health Disparities.

MASSACHUSETTS

Care of Patients with Cognitive Impairments

Dementia: Alzheimer's Disease Patient Care
Accepted by the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing
Fulfills the MA requirement for nurses applying for initial licensure to complete a course of training and education in the diagnosis, treatment, and care of patients with cognitive impairments including Alzheimer's disease and dementia.

Pain Management / Prescription Drug Abuse
Accepted by the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing
Fulfills the MA continuing education requirement for nurse practitioners for education relative to effective pain management and best-practice prescribing of controlled substances.

MICHIGAN

Implicit Bias Training

Implicit Bias Training for Nurses and Other Healthcare Professionals
Accepted by the Michigan Board of Nursing
Fulfills the requirement for 2 hours of implicit bias training for healthcare professionals.

Human Trafficking

Human Trafficking Training for Michigan Healthcare Professionals
Accepted by the Michigan Board of Nursing
Fulfills the requirement in Michigan for nurses and other health professionals to complete a training in identifying victims of human trafficking.

Pain Management

Pain and Symptom Management for Michigan Nurses: Opioid Misuse, Abuse, and Diversion
Accepted by the Michigan Board of Nursing
Fulfills the requirement for 2 hours of continuing education in pain and symptom management for nurses in Michigan.

NEVADA

Bioterrorism and Weapons of Mass Destruction: Emergency Preparedness for Nevada Nurses
Accepted by the Nevada Board of Nursing
Fulfills the Nevada nursing CE requirement for RNs and LPNs for 4 hours of training on preparing for and responding to acts of bioterrorism.

Cultural Competency Training
Accepted by the Nevada Board of Nursing
Fulfills the Nevada Board of Nursing requirement for RN, LPN, APRN and CRNA.

Suicide Intervention and Prevention
Suicide Prevention course completed every 4 years.
Fulfills the Nevada Board of Nursing additional requirement for ARPNs.

Prescription Drug Abuse: Opioid Diversion and Best-Practice Prescribing
Substance Use and Abuse course completed every renewal cycle.
Fulfills the Nevada Board of Nursing additional requirement for ARPNs.

NEW JERSEY

Prescription Drug Abuse: Opioid Diversion and Best-Practice Prescribing
Accepted by the New Jersey Board of Nursing
Fulfills the biennial license renewal requirement for RNs, ARPNs, and LPNs of 1 hour of continuing education concerning prescription opioid drugs for managing and treating pain.

NEW MEXICO

Pain Management for New Mexico Advanced Practice Nurses
Accepted by the New Mexico Board of Nursing
Fulfills the New Mexico Medical Board requirement for 5 hours of continuing education every 2 years on the management of noncancer pain for advanced practice nurses with a DEA registration and licensure that permits prescribing opioids.

NEW YORK

NOT APPROVED FOR PHYSICAL THERAPY LICENSEES.

Child Abuse

Child Abuse Mandated Reporter Training for New York State: Identifying and Reporting Child Abuse and Maltreatment
Approved by the New York State Education Department
Fulfills the requirement for mandated reporter training in identifying and reporting child abuse, child neglect, and child maltreatement in the state of New York.

Infection Control

Infection Control Training for New York State Healthcare Professionals
Approved by the New York State Education Department
Fulfills the requirement for infection control training in New York State.

OHIO

Ohio Nurse Practice Act (1 Hour): Law and Rules - Category A
Approved by the Ohio Board of Nursing
This CE Activity, OLN-I-3145-2023 offered by Wild Iris Medical Education Inc has been approved for 1.0 Category A contact hour by the Ohio Board of Nursing through the approver unit at the Ohio League for Nursing (OBN-006-92) and the program is approved to be offered through August 24, 2025.

Ohio Nurse Practice Act (2 Hours): Laws and Rules - Category A
Approved by the Ohio Board of Nursing
This CE Activity, OLN-I-3144-2023 offered by Wild Iris Medical Education Inc has been approved for 2.0 Category A contact hours by the Ohio Board of Nursing through the approver unit at the Ohio League for Nursing (OBN-006-92) and the program is approved to be offered through August 24, 2025.

OREGON

Cultural Competency and Implicit Bias Training: Caring for LGBTQ+ Patients
Accepted ONLY WHEN REQUIRED BY YOUR EMPLOYER - Contact Us for Information
Fulfills the requirement for 2 hours of cultural competency training for nurses.

Pain Management for Oregon Health Professionals
Approved for nurses, occupational therapists, physical therapists, and other healthcare professionals (check with your licensing agency) in Oregon.
Fulfills the requirement for 6 hours of continuing education in pain management.

PENNSYLVANIA

Child Abuse Training

Child Abuse Recognition and Reporting in Pennsylvania: Mandated Reporter Training – 2 contact hours for license renewal

Child Abuse Recognition and Reporting in Pennsylvania: Mandated Reporter Training – 3 contact hours for license application
Approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services. PA CE Provider Number CACE000034
Fulfills the requirement for child abuse training in Pennsylvania.

We report completions of these two courses electronically to the Pennsylvania Department of State (DOS) every 24 hours.

RHODE ISLAND

Prescription Drug Abuse: Opioid Diversion and Best-Practice Prescribing
Accepted by the Rhode Island Board of Nurse Registration and Nursing Education
Fulfills the RI requirement for 2 hours of continuing education on substance abuse.

TEXAS

Forensic Evidence Collection

Forensic Evidence Collection for Texas Nurses
Accepted by the Texas Board of Nursing
Fulfills the 2-hour continuing education requirement for Texas nurses practicing in an ED setting.

Human Trafficking Training

Human Trafficking Prevention Training for Texas Healthcare Practitioners
Approved by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC)
Meets all required HHSC human trafficking training standards for TX healthcare practitioners providing direct care to patients.

Nursing Jurisprudence and Ethics

Nursing Jurisprudence and Ethics for Texas Nurses
Accepted by the Texas Board of Nursing
Fulfills the Texas Board of Nursing CNE requirement relating to the ethics, laws, and rules that govern nursing practice in the state of Texas.

Older Adult Care

Older Adult and Geriatric Care for Texas Nurses
Accepted by the Texas Board of Nursing
Fulfills the Texas requirement for nurses whose practice includes older adult or geriatric populations.

WASHINGTON, DC

HIV/AIDS Education for Washington, DC, Nurses
Fulfills the requirement for 3 hours of continuing education on HIV/AIDS for nurses in Washington, DC.

LGBTQ Cultural Competence Training for Washington, DC
Fulfills the requirement for 2 hours of continuing education pertinent to cultural competency or specialized clinical training that focuses on lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or questioning (LGBTQ) patients for licensed health professionals in Washington, DC.

WASHINGTON STATE

Suicide Prevention

Suicide Prevention Training Program for Washington Healthcare Professionals (3 Hours): Screening and Referral
Approved for certified counselors and advisers, chemical dependence professionals, chiropractors, occupational therapists and assistants, pharmacists, and physical therapists and assistants in Washington.
Fulfills the requirement for 3 hours of training on suicide assessment, screening, and referral in Washington.

Suicide Prevention Training Program for Washington Healthcare Professionals (6 Hours): Suicide Assessment, Treatment, and Management
Approved for social workers, licensed mental health professionals, nurses, marriage and family therapists, naturopaths, osteopathic physicians/surgeons/physician assistants, physicians and physician assistants, psychologists, and retired active licensees of the above professions. Approved by the Washington State DOH. This course is also approved for pharmacists in Washington.
Fulfills the requirement for 6 hours of training in suicide assessment, treatment, and management for nurses and other healthcare professionals in Washington State.

Implicit Bias Training

Implicit Bias Training for Nurses and Other Healthcare Professionals
Identify the characteristics of implicit bias, its possible impacts on healthcare outcomes, and strategies aimed at reducing implicit bias in the healthcare setting.
Fulfills the requirement for 2 hours of training on implicit bias training in Washington.

WEST VIRGINIA

Drug Diversion Training

Best-Practice Prescribing and Drug Diversion Training for West Virginia Nurses (1 Hour)

Best-Practice Prescribing and Drug Diversion Training for West Virginia Nurses (3 Hours)
Accepted by the West Virginia Board of Nursing
Fulfills the requirement for drug diversion training and best-practice prescribing of controlled substances for nurses in West Virginia.

Mental Health Conditions Common to Veterans

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) for West Virginia Registered Nurses
Accepted by the West Virginia Board of Nursing
This course fulfills the West Virginia Board of Examiners for Registered Professional Nurses requirement for 2 hours of continuing education on mental health conditions common to veterans and family members of veterans.

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