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-.02 - Continuing Education Sources

Universal Citation: GA Rules and Regs r 393-13-.02

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through December 18, 2024

(1) Continuing education hours may be obtained by participation in activities sponsored, co-sponsored or approved by any of the below listed sources. The licensee's certificate of attendance must document the number of clock hours of educational content in each activity and indicate the source of education (NAB, N.C.E.R.S, etc.) or it may not be accepted as proof of completion. Continuing education hours must be obtained within the two (2) year biennium renewal cycle (i.e. January 1st of Even Numbered years and December 31st of Odd Numbered years).

(a) Professional trade associations in long-term care or out of State Long-Term Care Facility Administrator Licensing Boards, OR,

(b) Educational institutions accredited by a regional body recognized by the Council on Post Secondary Accreditation. The educational institution shall certify the number of clock hours of educational content in each activity. One semester hour of course credit shall be equivalent to fifteen (15) clock hours of continuing education, and one (1) academic quarter hour of course credit shall be equivalent to ten (10) clock hours of continuing education, OR,

(c) National Continuing Education Review Services (N.C.E.R.S.) of the National Association of Long Term Care Administrator Boards (NAB). Continuing education hours may be obtained by participating in programs approved by N.C.E.R.S., OR,

(d) Government Agencies, Educational Institutions and Hospitals. Continuing education hours may be obtained by participating in "in-service" training, courses or workshops pertaining to long term care sponsored by federal, state or local government agencies, educational institutions and licensed hospitals.

(2) Educational hours earned from an unapproved source shall NOT be counted toward the required continuing education hours for any two year biennium renewal cycle.

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

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