Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 393 - RULES OF GEORGIA STATE BOARD OF LONG-TERM CARE FACILITY ADMINISTRATORS
Chapter 393-13 - CONTINUING EDUCATION
Rule 393-13-.01 - Continuing Education Requirements for Nursing Home Administrators

Universal Citation: GA Rules and Regs r 393-13-.01

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through March 20, 2024

(1) Forty (40) clock hours of continuing education are required biennially to renew a license.

(2) A minimum of six (6) of the forty (40) hours shall be on Professional Development/Integrity and/or Resident Rights.

(3) The remaining thirty-four (34) clock hours shall be in any or all of the following health care subject areas:

(a) Resident Centered Care and Quality of Life to include Abuse, Neglect, Exploitation and Investigation;

(b) Gerontology and Special Populations;

(c) Human Resources;

(d) Finance/Financial Practice/Financial Integrity;

(e) Leadership Skills and Management;

(f) Ancillary Services Management/Development;

(g) Regulatory Compliance;

(h) Quality Assurance;

(i) Emergency Preparedness training;

(j) Infection Control;

(k) Alzheimers and Dementia Care.

(4) Online study from a NAB/N.C.E.R.S. approved course is allowed (see #5).

(5) No more than twenty (20) clock hours of the total 40 clock hours may be obtained online. At least 20 clock hours must be obtained in-person or via live webinar that is instructor led with student interaction, where student participation is monitored and verified.

(6) The continuing education requirement for the first renewal of a license which was issued in even numbered years shall be twenty (20) hours in any combination of the categories set out above. Licensees obtaining licensure in odd numbered years shall not be required to obtain any continuing education hours prior to the first renewal cycle. The passing of the qualifying national examination at any time during the biennium shall be equal to twenty (20) hours of continuing education.

(7) Continuing education hours must be obtained within the two year biennium renewal cycle (i.e. January 1st of Even Numbered years and December 31st of Odd Numbered years).

O.C.G.A. §§ 43-1-24, 43-1-25, 43-27-4, 43-27-5, 43-27-6, 43-27-8.

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