The Licensed Professions in New York State
In 1891, medicine became the first profession licensed by the New York State Board of Regents. New York's unique system of professional regulation, recognized as a model for public protection, has grown to encompass 800,000 practitioners and over 30,000 professional practice business entities in 50 professions.
Guided by the Regents, a citizen body, the professions are within New York State's unified system of education - The University of the State of New York. This recognizes the key role education plays in both preparing licensed professionals and in ensuring their continuous development.
The State Education Department, under Regents' direction, administers professional regulation through its Office of the Professions, assisted by the twenty-nine State Boards for the Professions.
Advisory Notices:
Attention Pharmacists and Prescribers
Effective February 23, 2013, changes will be made to the controlled substance schedules in Section 3306 of the New York State Public Health Law...more
Continuing the Temporary Suspension and Modification of Statutory and Regulatory Provisions to Promote the Immunization of Children against Seasonal Influenza
Effective February 12, 2013, Governor Cuomo issued Executive Order No. 93 which permits pharmacists who are already authorized to administer vaccinations against seasonal influenza to individuals 18 years of age and older also to administer vaccinations against seasonal influenza to individuals between six months and 18 years of age. Pharmacists may provide immunization based on patient specific orders or based on updated non-patient order allowing immunization against seasonal influenza to individuals between six months and 18 years of age. Executive Order No. 93 will expire on March 14, 2013. Additional information regarding Seasonal Influenza and the Governor’s Executive Order may be found at the Department of Health website.
Licensees and applicants should be wary if asked for personal and/or financial information that does not appear to be associated with a legitimate licensing or registration transaction, even if the person making the request suggests that he or she is working for the Office of the Professions. To verify the identity of a person who purports to represent the Office of the Professions, please call 518-474-3817, ext. 570.
