Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 250 - RULES OF GEORGIA STATE BOARD OF FUNERAL SERVICE
Chapter 250-5 - PERSONAL LICENSURE
Rule 250-5-.12 - Continuing Education Requirements; Provider Approval
Current through Rules and Regulations filed through December 27, 2023
(1) Ten (10) hours of continuing education are required biennially (every two (2) years) to renew an embalmer or funeral director license. At the time of renewal, each licensee shall submit an Application for License Renewal and a report in writing, under oath, noting the number of hours of continuing education completed during the two (2) years preceding the renewal.
At least five (5) hours of the total ten (10) hours required must be obtained in-person or via live webinar that is instructor led with student interaction, where student participation is monitored and verified.
(2) All licensees must obtain ten (10) hours whether they hold one or two licenses.
(3) Funeral directors or embalmers who are licensed by the Board within the second year of the renewal cycle (after April 1 of the odd numbered year) will not be required to submit continuing education hours for their first license renewal.
(4) Hardship, Disability and Age Requirement. The continuing education requirement shall be waived for persons who hold an Inactive Status license or for licensed individuals age 65 or older; and
(5) The Board shall be authorized to approve courses offered by educational institutions, specialty societies, professional or other organizations, or government agencies upon submission of an application and non-refundable fee. For the purpose of this rule, 'government agencies' means federal, state or local government agencies, public school systems and licensed hospitals.
(6) The Board may, in its discretion, accept continuing education hours that are approved in another state. The Board may require the licensee to submit information concerning the course(s), and proof of successful completion.
(7) Board Approved Providers. Continuing education hours may be obtained by participating in activities sponsored by Board-Approved Providers. Board-Approved Providers shall offer programs only in the topic areas for which they have been approved. The provider shall certify the number of clock hours of educational content in each continuing education activity.
(8) Board Approved Instructors. Continuing Education Instructors must meet minimum qualifications for instructor certification.
(9) Reporting and Documentation. Each licensee shall maintain documentation of their continuing education activities.
O.C.G.A. §§ 43-1-25, 43-18-23, 43-18-43, 43-18-55, 43-18-56.
Original Rule entitled "Continuing Education Requirements" adopted. F. Dec. 10, 2009; eff. Dec. 30, 2009.
Amended: New title "Continuing Education Requirements; Provider Approval." F. July 19, 2017; eff. August 8, 2017.
Amended: F. Oct. 25, 2018; eff. Nov. 14, 2018.
Amended: F. Feb. 10, 2023; eff. Mar. 2, 2023.