Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 157 - RULES OF GEORGIA BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF LICENSED DIETITIANS
Chapter 157-5 - CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION
Rule 157-5-.01 - Requirements and Definitions

Universal Citation: GA Rules and Regs r 157-5-.01

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through March 20, 2024

(1) Thirty (30) units of continuing professional education completed during each biennium is required for renewal except as otherwise provided in this chapter. See Rule 157-2-.04.

(2) The thirty (30) units of continuing professional education are required to be obtained within the two (2) year biennial licensure cycle to renew a license. The biennial licensure cycle is the two (2) year period beginning April 1st of each even numbered year and ending on March 31st of every subsequent even numbered year.

(3) Anyone initially licensed on or after April 1st of an odd numbered year, through March 31st of the following even numbered year, the second year of the biennium, is not required to meet continuing professional education requirements for that biennium.

(4) Continuing Professional Education Units (CPEUs) as used herein means one contact hour of an activity shall equal one CPEU unless specifically stated otherwise.

(5) Continuing Professional Education must meet the following requirements:

(a) Consist of education beyond that required for entry into the profession.

(b) Update, enhance or assess knowledge and skills required for competent performance.

(c) Dietetics-related.

(d) Provide learning outcomes that apply to practice.

O.C.G.A. §§ 43-1-25, 43-11A-7(2), 43-11A-14(d).

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