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Georgia Continuing Education Requirements
Details about continuing education and license renewal in Georgia. Jump straight to your profession below.
Georgia might be well known for its sweet peaches, but did you also know that it’s the largest state east of the Mississippi River? It’s vast landscapes and southern hospitality make it a desirable place to live for many people, including roughly 69,000 Registered Nurses.
The Georgia Board of Nursing was created on August 22, 1907, when the Georgia General Assembly passed legislation to create the organization. Once the board was created, its first task was to develop regulations for the ever-growing field of registered professional nurses and overseeing the education programs for registered nurses. By September of that same year, the first members of the board were appointed, and a month later, the first meeting was held for the Georgia Board of Nursing. Over a century later from its conception, the current board consists of members that are appointed by the Governor and are responsible for the continuation of regulating registered and practical nurses.
While many states worry about a future of nursing shortages, Georgia, on the other hand, is currently experiencing a shortage of nursing professionals throughout the state. Although several factors play a role in the shortage, the main issues stem from a large portion of registered nurses soon to retire and the increasing demand for help in nursing facilities as more citizens retire. If you’re looking to relocate, consider moving to Georgia where the peaches are sweet and chances of finding a nursing job are even sweeter.
Georgia Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Last Updated: Wednesday, June 11, 2025
CEs not required.
Must have worked as a CNA for pay a minimum of eight (8) hours within the last twenty-four (24) consecutive months under the supervision of a licensed nurse.
Certified Nurse Aides working in a licensed Medicaid/Medicare facility must attend at least twelve (12) hours of in-service education offered by the facility. Each facility is required to submit in-service information to the Nurse Aide Program, including names of CNA employees attending those in-services.
Please check with your facility/employer to ensure your continuing education courses are accepted.
Certified Nurse Aides working in a licensed Medicaid/Medicare facility must attend at least twelve (12) hours of in-service education offered by the facility. Each facility is required to submit in-service information to the Nurse Aide Program, including names of CNA employees attending those in-services.
Please check with your facility/employer to ensure your continuing education courses are accepted.
Georgia Department of Community Health
Phone678-527-3010
WebsiteVisit Site
EmailContact the board
Address
GA Nurse Aide Registry
P.O. Box 105753 30348
P.O. Box 105753 30348
Requirements Disclaimer: Although we try to keep our information as up-to-date as possible, ultimately, it is the responsibility of each individual user to understand and keep up-to-date with the requirements of the license possessed.
Georgia Home Health Aid (HHA)
Last Updated: Tuesday, June 10, 2025
CEs not required.
Must have worked as an HHA for pay a minimum of eight hours within the last 24 consecutive months under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. License must be renewed annually.
No continuing education is required.
No continuing education is required.
Georgia Department of Community Health
Phone678-527-3010
Address
GA Nurse Aide Registry, P.O. Box 105753
Atlanta 30348
Atlanta 30348
Requirements Disclaimer: Although we try to keep our information as up-to-date as possible, ultimately, it is the responsibility of each individual user to understand and keep up-to-date with the requirements of the license possessed.
Georgia Registered Nurse (RN)
30
hours · Every two years
Last Updated: Monday, November 10, 2025
All RNs shall complete continuing education/competency requirements as a condition of licensure renewal. Georgia law provides five options from which licensees may choose to satisfy the continuing competency requirements. Licensees must satisfy one of the options during the biennial renewal period. Please download the Continuing Education Packet to view the list of options that may be used to satisfy the renewal requirements.
Licensees must satisfy one of the following options during the biennial renewal period:
Licensees must satisfy one of the following options during the biennial renewal period:
- Completion of thirty (30) continuing education hours by a Board-approved provider.
- Maintenance of certification or recertification by a national certifying body recognized by the Board.
- Completion of an accredited academic program of study in nursing or a related field as recognized by the Board.
- Verification of competency by a health care facility or entity licensed under O.C.G.A. §31-7 or by a physician’s office that is part of a health system and at least five hundred (500) hours practiced as evidenced by employer certification on a form approved by the Board.
- Completion of a Board-approved reentry program or graduation from a nursing education program.
Georgia Board of Nursing
Phone404-424-9966
Fax877-371-5712
WebsiteVisit Site
EmailContact the board
Address
237 Coliseum Drive
Macon, GA 31217
Macon, GA 31217
Requirements Disclaimer: Although we try to keep our information as up-to-date as possible, ultimately, it is the responsibility of each individual user to understand and keep up-to-date with the requirements of the license possessed.
Georgia Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
20
hours · Every two years
Last Updated: Tuesday, June 10, 2025
All LPNs shall complete continuing education/competency requirements as a condition of licensure renewal. Georgia law provides two options from which licensees may choose to satisfy the continuing competency requirements. Licensees must satisfy one of the options during the biennial renewal period. Please download the Continuing Education Packet to view the list of options that may be used to satisfy the renewal requirements.
- All licensed practical nurses are required to complete twenty (20) hours of continuing education, OR
- Completion of an accredited academic program of study in registered nursing as a condition of licensure renewal. Licensees must satisfy one of the options during the biennial renewal period.
Georgia Board of Nursing
Requirements Disclaimer: Although we try to keep our information as up-to-date as possible, ultimately, it is the responsibility of each individual user to understand and keep up-to-date with the requirements of the license possessed.
Georgia Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)
30
hours · Every two years
Last Updated: Tuesday, June 10, 2025
All APRNs shall complete continuing education/competency requirements as a condition of licensure renewal. Georgia law provides five (5) options from which licensees may choose to satisfy the continuing competency requirements. Licensees must satisfy one of the options during the biennial renewal period.
Below is a list of some of the requirements of a nurse protocol agreement:
- Completion of thirty (30) continuing education hours by a Board-approved provider.
- Maintenance of certification or recertification by a national certifying body recognized by the Board.
- Completion of an accredited academic program of study in nursing or a related field as recognized by the Board.
- Verification of competency by a health care facility or entity licensed under O.C.G.A. §31-7 or by a physician’s office that is part of a health system and at least five hundred (500) hours practiced as evidenced by employer certification on a form approved by the Board.
- Completion of a Board-approved reentry program or graduation from a nursing education program.
Below is a list of some of the requirements of a nurse protocol agreement:
- APRN shall have an active DEA registration number
- If the protocol agreement delegates to the APRN to prescribe/order prescription drugs or devices, the protocol shall provide that the prescription/order shall be issued on a form which contains the following:
- The name, address and telephone number of the delegating physician, the name of the APRN, the APRN's DEA number, if applicable, and the name and address of the patient, the drug or device prescribed, the number of refills and directions to the patient with regard to taking and dosage of the drug; and
- The prescription shall be signed by the APRN and shall be on a form which shall include the names of the APRN and delegating physician who are parties to the nurse protocol agreement
- The delegating physician shall make certain that the medical acts provided by the APRN pursuant to the protocol agreement are:
- Commensurate with the education, training, experience, and competence of the APRN:
- A delegating physician shall therefore ensure that an APRN to whom he delegates prescriptive receives pharmacology training appropriate to the delegating physician's scope of practice at least annually. Documentation of such training shall be maintained by the physician and provided to the Board upon request.
- A delegating physician who fails to comply with subparagraph (3)(a)1. of this rule by delegating prescriptive to an APRN who has not received pharmacology training appropriate to the delegating physician's scope of practice at least annually may be subject to disciplinary action.
- Commensurate with the education, training, experience, and competence of the APRN:
Georgia Board of Nursing
Requirements Disclaimer: Although we try to keep our information as up-to-date as possible, ultimately, it is the responsibility of each individual user to understand and keep up-to-date with the requirements of the license possessed.
Georgia Medical Assistant (MA)
Last Updated: Wednesday, November 15, 2023
CEs not required.
The State of Georgia doesn’t require medical assistants to obtain national certification for employment, however, many employers do require a certificate.
Georgia Department of Public Health
Requirements Disclaimer: Although we try to keep our information as up-to-date as possible, ultimately, it is the responsibility of each individual user to understand and keep up-to-date with the requirements of the license possessed.
What do GA nurses earn?
Average pay by profession and region.