New York A00319 mandates cultural awareness and competence training for medical professionals, including two hours on minority healthcare issues.

New York A00319 requires physicians, physician assistants, dentists, registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, podiatrists, optometrists, and nurse practitioners to complete two hours of cultural awareness and competence training, focusing on minority healthcare issues. This training must be completed by July 1, 2026, and every registration period thereafter. Hospitals and facilities must request documentation of this training from employees and prospective employees. Exemptions are available for certain individuals, and a $5 fee is collected for the training.

New York A00319 mandates cultural awareness and competence training for medical professionals, including two hours on minority healthcare issues.

New York A00319 requires physicians, physician assistants, dentists, registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, podiatrists, optometrists, and nurse practitioners to complete two hours of cultural awareness and competence training, focusing on minority healthcare issues. This training must be completed by July 1, 2026, and every registration period thereafter. Hospitals and facilities must request documentation of this training from employees and prospective employees. Exemptions are available for certain individuals, and a $5 fee is collected for the training.