General:

Who Needs Which Courses?

Profession	CAP	IC	SVP
Chiropractors	X
Classroom teachers	X
Creative Arts Therapists	X
Dental Hygienists	X	X
Dentists	X	X
Family Therapists	X
Licensed Clinical Social Workers	X
Licensed Master Social Workers	X
Licensed Practical Nurses
Marriage Therapists	X
Mental Health Counselors	X
Optometrists	X	X
Physicians	X	X
Physician Assistant/Specialist Assistant		X
Podiatrists	X	X
Psychoanalysts	X
Psychologists	X
Registered Nurses	X	X
School Administrators	X		X
School service personnel	X		X
School supervisors	X		X

New York State Mandated Infection Control Training

Q1. Who must have this training?

A1. All dentists, dental hygienists, licensed practical nurses, optometrists, podiatrists, and registered nurses; All physicians, physician assistants, and specialist assistants who are licensed by New York State.  See chart under General FAQ

Q2. How often must this training be done?

A2.  At initial licensing and every four years thereafter at the time of license renewal.

Q3. Where is the requirement for this training found?

A3. For the first group of professionals listed above (dentists, dental hygienists, licensed practical nurses, optometrists, podiatrists, and registered nurses), the citation is Section 6505-b of the Education Law. For physicians, physician assistants, and specialist assistants, the requirement is found in Chapter 786 of the Laws of 1992

Q4. Who provides the training?

A4. New York State licenses specific providers to give the training.  Licensees’ credentials are reviewed at the time of application to ensure competence to deliver the training.  Laboratory Consultation Services, Inc. lecturers and course writers have an average experience level with infection control of nearly 30 years.

Q5. What format is the training?

A5. This is at the option of the trainer and trainee and can include formal classroom lectures, video presentations, online courses, etc.  Laboratory Consultation Services, Inc. provides both online training on this website and group training in person.

Q6. Is the training different for different professionals?

A6. Some providers are only permitted by New York State to provide training to specific professional groups.  Laboratory Consultation Services, Inc. is permitted to train all professions.  The online course is the same for all profession; the in-person course is customized for the audience group.

Q7. How long does the course/training take?

A7. Most trainees report times around 2 hours.  Of course, you can stop at any time and continue later when you have more time.

Q8. What happens after I finish the course?

A8. There is a short quiz to help us (and you) ensure that you have command of the material.  Answer the questions on the designated form and when you’re done, click submit.

Please note:  the quiz is not submitted to any regulatory authority and there is no "pass" or "fail"  The purpose is, as stated above, to ensure that you have mastered the material

Q9. And then?

A9. Two more steps:  Go to the payment page and pay the fee with a major credit card. Then fill out the demographics form so we have a record on file of your license area, date of training, and other information.

Q10. What if I don’t have a credit card?

A10. Email us and we will make arrangements for payment by check.

Q11. How safe is the information that I submit?

A11. The information is maintained in our office and not shared with anyone outside of Laboratory Consultation Services, Inc. nor used by us for any purpose unless requested by New York State.

Q12. What happens afterwards?

A12. Laboratory Consultation Services, Inc. personnel review the demographics information, file it in our database and prepare a Certificate of Completion.

Q13. When can I expect my certificate?

A13. Your certificate will be sent to you in PDF format by email, usually within 24 hours of your completion of the course.

Q14. Do you report my results to New York State?

A14. No. New York State requires that licensed dentists, dental hygienists, licensed practical nurses, optometrists, podiatrists, and registered nurses report on a specified form (Form 1IC) to the State Education Department at the address on the form.

Physicians, Physician Assistants and Specialist Assistants who are affiliated with a hospital should give a copy of their Certificate of Completion to the office of the hospital responsible for professional credentialing.  Those not affiliated with a hospital should send a copy to:

New York State Department of Health Bureau of Communicable Disease Control
P.O. Box 2051
Empire State Plaza Station
Albany, NY 12220-0051

Q15. Where do I get form 1IC?

A15.  We send you a copy with your certificate; you may also download a copy from the State Education Department Office of the Professions.

Q16. What if I lose my certificate?

A16. Email us and we’ll replace it at no charge.

Q17. Is this course/training eligible for continuing education credit?

A17. Yes.  The number of contact hours depends on how long the course takes you (not including any interruptions, submission of payment and demographics, etc.). Our certificate shows two hours as this is the experience of many of our trainees.  Whether or not you receive continuing education credit depends ultimately, of course, on the accrediting agency. 

New York State Mandated Child Abuse Prevention Training

Q1. Who must have this training?

A1. Since 1989, Chiropractors, Dental Hygienists, Dentists, Optometrists, Physicians, Podiatrists, Psychologists, and Registered Nurses, as well as School Administrators/supervisors, school service personnel, and classroom schoolteachers.  Any person applying for a provisional or permanent certificate or license valid for administrative or supervisory service, school service, or classroom teaching service must have completed the coursework or training.

Note:  Training received during medical residency does not satisfy the NYS training requirement. An individual who completes an out-of-state medical program unregistered by NYS who then receives training in a NYS residency program has not met the training requirement and must take additional training from an approved provider.

Effective September 1, 2004, this requirement also applies to Licensed Clinical Social Workers and Licensed Master Social Workers.

Effective January 1, 2005, this requirement applies to Mental Health Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists, Creative Arts Therapists, and Psychoanalysts.

Q2. How often must this training be done?

A2.  At initial licensing or license renewal, one time only. 

Q3. Where is the requirement for this training found?

A3. New York State Consolidated Laws, Sub article 2, S 6507 3a

Q4. Who provides the training?

A4. New York State licenses specific providers to give the training.  Licensees’ credentials are reviewed at the time of application to ensure competence to deliver the training. 

Q5. What format is the training?

A5. This is at the option of the trainer and trainee and can include formal classroom lectures, video presentations, online courses, etc.  Laboratory Consultation Services, Inc. provides only online training on this website.

Q6. Is the training different for different professionals?

A6. Some providers are only permitted by New York State to provide training to specific professional groups.  Laboratory Consultation Services, Inc. is permitted to train all professions. 

Q7. How long does the course/training take?

A7. Most trainees report times around 2 hours.  Of course, you can stop at any time and continue later when you have more time.

Q8. What happens after I finish the course?

A8. There is a short quiz to help us (and you) ensure that you have command of the material.  Answer the questions on the designated form and when you’re done, click submit.

Please note:  the quiz is not submitted to any regulatory authority and there is no "pass" or "fail"  The purpose is, as stated above, to ensure that you have mastered the material

Q9. And then?

A9. Two more steps:  Go to the payment page and pay the fee with a major credit card. Then fill out the demographics form so we have a record on file of your license area, date of training, and other information.  New York State requires us to obtain the information on this demographics form

Q10. What if I don’t have a credit card?

A10. Email us and we will make arrangements for payment by check

Q11. What if I don’t have my license number yet?

A11.Enter “pending” where the license or certificate number is requested

Q12. How safe is the information that I submit?

A12. The information is maintained in our office and not shared with anyone outside of Laboratory Consultation Services, Inc. nor used by us for any purpose unless requested by New York State.

Q13. What happens afterwards?

A13. Laboratory Consultation Services, Inc personnel review the demographics information, file it in our database and prepare a Certificate of Completion.

Q14. When can I expect my certificate?

A14. Your certificate will be sent to you in PDF format by email, usually within 24 hours of your completion of the course.

Q15. Do you report my results to New York State?

A15. No. New York State requires that the applicant submit a copy of the certificate of completion to:

 • Professional License or Permit: New York State Education Department, Division of Professional Licensing Services, [give name of profession], 89 Washington Avenue, Albany, NY 12234.

  • Reregistering Licensees: Your certificate should be included with your reregistration application in the envelope provided with those materials.

  • Teacher Certification: New York State Education Department, Office of Teaching, 89 Washington Avenue, Albany, NY 12234.

Q16. What if I lose my certificate?

A16. Email us and we’ll replace it at no charge.

New York State Mandated School Violence Prevention Training

Q1. Who must have this training?

A1.  Persons seeking certification in New York State are required to take the 2-hour mandated training. This includes teachers, administrators, pupil personnel staff and coaches. Teacher aides and
cafeteria staff are non-certified personnel and as such are not required to participate in the mandated 2-hour course.

Q2. How often must this training be done?

A2.  At initial licensing or license renewal, one time only. 

Q3. Where is the requirement for this training found?

A3.  Education Law sections 207, 210, 215, 305(1), (2) and (7), 3004(1) and 3006(1)
Sections 52.21, 80-1.4, 80-3.5 and 80-5.14 of the Commissioner's Regulations - requirements for teacher certification and teacher education programs concerning school violence prevention and intervention.  See here and here.

Q4. Who provides the training?

A4. New York State licenses specific providers to give the training.  Licensees’ credentials are reviewed at the time of application to ensure competence to deliver the training. 

Q5. What format is the training?

A5. This is at the option of the trainer and trainee and can include formal classroom lectures, video presentations, online courses, etc.  Laboratory Consultation Services, Inc. provides only online training on this website.

Q6. How long does the course/training take?

A6. Most trainees report times around 2 hours.  Of course, you can stop at any time and continue later when you have more time.

Q7. What happens after I finish the course?

A7. There is a short quiz to help us (and you) ensure that you have command of the material.  Answer the questions on the designated form and when you’re done, click submit.

Please note:  the quiz is not submitted to any regulatory authority and there is no "pass" or "fail"  The purpose is, as stated above, to ensure that you have mastered the material

Q8. What else needs to be done?

A8. Two more steps:  Go to the payment page and pay the fee with a major credit card. Then fill out the demographics form so we have a record on file of your license area, date of training, and other information.  New York State requires us to obtain the information on this demographics form

Q9. What if I don’t have a credit card?

A9. Email us and we will make arrangements for payment by check

Q10. How safe is the information that I submit?

A10. The information is maintained in our office and not shared with anyone outside of Laboratory Consultation Services, Inc. nor used by us for any purpose unless requested by New York State.

Q11. What happens afterwards?

A11. Laboratory Consultation Services, Inc personnel review the demographics information, file it in our database and prepare a Certificate of Completion.

Q12. When can I expect my certificate?

A12. Your certificate will be sent to you in PDF format by email, usually within 24 hours of your completion of the course.

Q13. Do you report my results to New York State?

A13. No. New York State requires that the applicant submit a copy of the certificate of completion to the State Education Department along with other documents supporting the application for licensing

Q14. What if I lose my certificate?

A14. Email us and we’ll replace it at no charge