#1 AAA CE Trainings infection control workshop is approved by the New York State Office of the Professions and New York State Department of Health.
Professions required to complete NYS Mandated Infection Control Training
New York State requires certain licensed healthcare professionals practicing in New York to complete approved infection control and barrier precautions coursework. NYSED identifies the following professions as subject to the infection-control coursework requirement:
- Athletic trainers
- Dentists
- Dental hygienists
- Licensed practical nurses (LPN)
- Optometrists
- Podiatrists
- Registered professional nurses (RN)
- Physicians
- Physician assistants
- Specialist assistants
- Medical/PA students and residents (depending on institutional/program rules)
How often is NYS Infection Control training required?
For the professions covered by the New York State Education Law requirement, approved infection-control coursework is generally required every four years, subject to applicable exemptions and profession-specific requirements. For example, NYSED states that every RN and LPN must complete approved infection-control coursework every four years or qualify for an exemption. Professionals should verify their individual requirements with the New York State Education Department or New York State Department of Health.
NYS Infection Control training online core elements or areas:
NYSED identifies seven required core elements for approved infection-control coursework. Our training addresses these areas:
1. Professional Responsibility: Understand the responsibility of healthcare professionals to follow scientifically accepted infection-control principles and practices.
2. Modes and Mechanisms of Transmission: Learn how pathogenic organisms can be transmitted in healthcare settings and strategies for prevention and control including human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and the hepatitis b virus (HBV).
3. Engineering and Work-Practice Controls: Understand controls used to reduce the opportunity for exposure to potentially infectious materials.
4. Personal Protective Equipment and Barriers: Learn how to select and use barriers and personal protective equipment to reduce contact with potentially infectious materials.
5. Cleaning, Disinfection and Sterilization: Understand infection-control principles for maintaining a safe patient-care environment.
6. Prevention and Control of Infectious Disease: Review strategies for preventing and controlling infectious and communicable diseases among healthcare workers.
7. Sepsis Awareness: Understand sepsis awareness and education as part of infection-control training. NYSED specifies these seven core elements as the minimum content that approved infection-control coursework must cover.
NYS Infection Control Course Online — How It Works
Step 1: Register Online – Select the course and complete registration and payment by selecting “Add to Cart”.
Step 2: Access Your Online Course – #1 AAA CE Training provides six weeks (24/7) of online access following registration.
Step 3: Complete the Training – Work through the course materials at your own pace. This workshop is a 5-hour training.
Step 4: Complete the post-test – The course includes a 20-question online post-test. A score of at least 15 out of 20 is required to pass. We provide three attempts at the identical quiz.
Step 5: Download Your Certificate – After successful completion, your Certificate of Completion is available online immediately.
Choose #1 AAA CE Training for NYS Mandated Infection Control Training because:
- Online Convenience – Complete your training online rather than attending a traditional classroom session.
- Self-Paced Learning – Work through the course according to your own schedule during your access period.
- Affordable Training – The current course price is $40.
- Certificate of Completion – Receive your Certificate of Completion online immediately after successfully completing the training and post-test.
- New York State Focus – The course is specifically presented as NYS mandated infection-control training and addresses the core subject areas identified by New York State.
REQUESTED REFUNDS are subject to a $3 refund fee. No refunds will be issued after 1 hour from registration and payment. THE COURSE MUST BE COMPLETED WITHIN 6 WEEKS OF PAYMENT AND REGISTRATION. IF THE COURSE IS NOT COMPLETED WITHIN 6 WEEKS OF PAYMENT AND REGISTRATION, THE COURSE WILL BE DEREGISTERED AND ALL COURSE PROGRESS WILL BE FORFEITED. RE-REGISTRATION FOR THE COURSE WILL REQUIRE A NEW, SEPARATE PAYMENT.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What do I need to complete the online course?
Before beginning, make sure you have:
- Internet access
- A computer, smartphone, or tablet
- Audio and video capability
- An active email address (personal email is preferred since most work emails may block emails from unknown sources)
Does this certificate meet the requirements for my profession?
Yes, we are an approved training provider for all our workshops. All certificates are valid. However, some trainings are valid for a specific period and infection control require renewal every 4 years.
What devices are required for this training?
A tablet, phone, computer, or laptop with reliable Internet access with audio and video capabilities.
What software is required for this training?
There are no specific hardware or software minimum requirements for our online course room. Learners only need a device with an internet connection to access courses.
Do I need a valid email address?
Yes. Each learner must have a valid, working email address. This is necessary to send your receipt, instruction, and for you to correspond with our staff. Also, this is our primary and preferred method to contact and connect with our learners.
What do I do if I don’t have a US social security number?
If you do not have a US social security number, enter “000000000” or the number assigned by NYSED to applicants without US social security numbers.
Do I need a printer to get my certificate?
No. Certificates are provided as a pdf document in your account.
How long does it take to get my certificate?
You can download your certificate in less than 1 minute after successful completion. Certificates are available in your account.
What do I do if I want to change the information that I entered after I have completed my training?
RECHECK ALL INFORMATION. We do not alter certificates or student information. Information on certificates will not be substituted by staff. If you need to change any information after completing our training, your options are:
- Pay a fee of $10 to access the form to amend the information we report to the State
- Retake the training and change/add/edit your information and get a new certificate
Is there a quiz or exam after the online workshop?
There is a quiz at the end of each online workshop. Learners have 3 attempts at the same identical quiz questions. If learners are unsuccessful after taking their quiz, they can go back to the content and review before they take their 2nd or 3rd attempts. Learners can retake their quiz at any time during their access period. They do not have to retake the quiz on the same day.
How do I retrieve my certificate in my account?
If you forget your login credentials, use your email address on file to reset your password.
To retrieve your certificates from a desktop or laptop:
- Log into your account
- In the Student Progress area, click on “Download pdf”.
To retrieve your certificate on a cellphone or other devices:
- Log into your account
- Click the green plus sign (+) next to the #1
- Then under the drop-down menu under Percentage, click on “Download pdf”.
How do I reset my Password?
You may reset your password as often as necessary and must use the new link sent after each request. Please note that our system is case-sensitive, so ensure there are no unintended spaces before or after submissions and be mindful of any mix-ups between dashes and underscores. To change your password:
- On the website menu, next to “Login”, click on “Reset Password”.
- Add your email address provided during purchase (on your receipt)
- Follow the instructions in the email that you receive
- Add your preferred password
- Save your new password and then log into your account.
What happens if I lose my certificate?
Log into your account and download it. We keep certificates for 5+ years.
How do I contact 1ACT?
Our preferred method of contact is via email (aaacetraining@gmail.com). For prompt responses, please leave your email address with your voice messages.
Do I send my certificate to NYSED?
Not necessarily. Documentation procedures depend on your profession. NYSED states that certain professionals attest to completion during registration rather than submitting a copy of the certificate, while other professions have different documentation requirements.
Can an OSHA infection-control course satisfy the NYS requirement?
Not automatically. NYSED states that OSHA-only infection-control courses do not include all seven required core elements and therefore do not satisfy the NYS requirement by themselves.
Can I take any NYS infection control course?
No. NYSED states that the coursework must be appropriate to the professional’s practice. For example, a course designed for one professional setting may not be appropriate for another.
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