Georgia RN license renewal and continuing education

This page explains the ACLS certification process in Georgia, including accreditation with its different government agencies and how to complete your certification online or in-person.

Pacific Medical Training brand ACLS/PALS/BLS courses

The official place to buy Pacific Medical Training brand ACLS, PALS, and BLS courses is this acls.net website.

Pacific Medical Training brand ACLS/PALS/BLS courses are accepted in Georgia through the following accreditation bodies and agencies:

Georgia Board of Nursing for nurses accepts our EVERY COURSE because our course satisfies their rules.
Georgia Composite Medical Board for physicians and telemedicine, cosmetic laser practitioners, physician assistants, and respiratory care professionals accepts our AMA COURSES because our course satisfies their rules.
Georgia Board of Dentistry for dental professionals accepts our BLS because they specifically reviewed and approved the course .
Georgia Dept. of Early Care and Learning for child care providers accepts our CPR because our course satisfies their rules.
Georgia Board of Optometry for optometrists accepts our CPR because our course satisfies their rules.
Georgia Board of Pharmacy for pharmacists accepts our ACPE COURSES because our course satisfies their rules.
GA Dept of Health EMS for EMTs accepts our BLS because they specifically reviewed and approved the course .
AN ORGANIZATION for body artists accepts our BBP, CPR because they specifically reviewed and approved the course .
Gwinnett for those around blood and sharps accepts our because they specifically reviewed and approved the organization.

RN license transfer, renewal & continuing ed

Each state needs a competent medical workforce to meet the needs of its citizens. However, the requirements for some healthcare professions vary between states. This is why it’s important to understand what is required of you as a future or current registered nurse before moving across state lines. Contact information is located at the bottom of this page.

Endorsements

To apply for RN licensure by endorsement in Georgia, you must:

– Complete an online application through the Georgia Secretary of State professional licensing portal for nursing and pay the $75 application fee (plus $10 online processing fee). See the Georgia Board of Nursing portal for details.

Submit verification of licensure from either Nursys or from your current and original state of licensure if they are different.
Provide official transcripts if required, and foreign graduates must submit a Professional Report from the CGFNS Credentials Evaluation Service.
Show proof of 500 hours of RN practice in the last four years or proof of graduation from a nursing program within the last four years. If you do not meet these criteria, you must complete an approved nursing reentry program.
Complete a fingerprint background check. Visit the guidelines page for more information oai_citation:6,Georgia Board of Nursing | Georgia Secretary of State oai_citation:5,How to Guide: Registered Nurse | Georgia Secretary of State.

Renewal

To renew your license, visit the Georgia Board of Nursing portal. RNs must renew every two years, with licenses expiring on January 31. The renewal fee is $65, with a late fee of $75 if renewed after the expiration date.

Continuing competency

Georgia RNs are required to complete continuing education or demonstrate competency before their license expires. There are five options for license renewal:

Complete 30 hours of continuing education through an approved provider.
Maintain certification (or recertification) by a Board-recognized national certifying organization.
Submit verification of 500 hours of practice in the last four years and a competency evaluation from your employer.
Graduate from a Board-recognized nursing program or complete a reentry program.
Complete a 2-hour course in nursing or a related field.

For more details, visit the Continuing Education FAQ and check the accepted CE providers list oai_citation:4, oai_citation:3,Nursing Continuing Education | Georgia Secretary of State.

Contact information

Mailing Address:
Georgia Board of Nursing
3920 Arkwright Rd, Suite 195
Macon, GA 31210

Phone: 404-424-9966
Fax: 877-371-5712
Email: send emailEmail

FAQ

Click here for the Georgia Nursing Board’s continuing competency FAQ.

Click here for the Georgia Board of Nursing’s general FAQ.

In-person training

	Blended class	Classroom
Format	This is a personalized and adaptive class completed online with a computer. After the class you will schedule with an instructor to complete the hands-on portion of the class.	This is a traditional classroom class with an instructor.
Course completion	Complete the online portion + hands-on skills session with an AHA Instructor.	Contact a Training Center in your area to sign up for an instructor-led class, see above
Time	The online portion of HeartCode BLS can be completed in approximately 1 to 2 hours. Time to complete the hands-on skills session varies around approximately 60 minutes, depending on your experience level.	A full BLS provider course can take 4.5 hours to complete, including skills practice and skills testing.
Completion card	BLS provider course completion card, valid for two years	BLS provider course completion card, valid for two years

Nearby training sites

View our list of training centers and skill testers in GA.

Altamaha Technical College
4404 Glynco Pkwy/ Brunswick, GA BLS ACLS PALS

Air Evac Lifeteam- 112
100 Professional Place, Suite 106/ Carrollton, GA BLS ACLS PALS

CPR Alpharetta
450 Brown Thrasher Ct/ Alpharetta, GA 30009, GA BLS ACLS PALS

CPR Roswell
8804 Walnut Street/ Roswell, GA BLS ACLS PALS

Code One Savannah
7393 Hodgson Memorial Drive, Suite 204/ Savannah, GA BLS ACLS PALS

Columbus Technical College
928 Manchester Expressway RM L-616/ Columbus, GA BLS ACLS PALS

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Total 51 training sites in GA. Show all.

Pacific Medical Training course acceptance chart.

This list of AHA training centers is original research produced by Pacific Medical Training and is not authorized by any third party. By completing this form you are asking Pacific Medical Training to arrange a course and/or skills testing for you, preferably with this training center.

The American Heart Association name is owned by American Heart Association, Inc. Pacific Medical Training has no affiliation with American Heart Association.

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