Georgia : Continuing Education Information
Psychologists
Georgia Board of Psychology
CE Required
40 hours every 2 years, including:
6 hours Ethics each renewal (Note: Must be "live" or "synchronous")
Online CE Allowed
34 hours (PDR courses are Area III, asynchronous)
License Expiration
12/31, even years
Date of Information
01/15/2025
National Accredation Accepted
APA
Notes
A licensee must successfully complete 6 hours of ethics training by attending a “live” (in person) workshop or a “synchronous” (webinar in which the licensee may interact with the presenter in real time) activity. PDR courses will not meet this ethics requirement.
Georgia psychologists may earn up to 34 hours for renewal through online courses offered on the Psychology page of this website.
Counselors
Georgia Board of Professional Counselors, Social Workers & MFTs
CE Required
35 hours every 2 years, including:
5 hours Ethics each renewal (Note: Must be "live" or "synchronous")
Online CE Allowed
10 hours (PDR courses are asynchronous)
License Expiration
9/30, even years
Date of Information
01/15/2025
National Accredation Accepted
ASWB, NBCC, APA
Notes
A licensee must successfully complete 5 hours of ethics training by attending a “live” (in person) workshop or a “synchronous” (webinar in which the licensee may interact with the presenter in real time) activity. PDR courses will not meet this ethics requirement.
A licensee must successfully complete 6 hours of telemental health training before practicing teletherapy.
Georgia counselors can earn up to 10 hours for renewal through online courses offered on the Counseling page of this website.
Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs)
Georgia Board of SLP/A
CE Required
20 hours every 2 years (40 if dual licensed)
Online CE Allowed
No limit (must have post-test)
License Expiration
3/31, odd years
Date of Information
01/17/2025
National Accredation Accepted
Pre-approval not required
Notes
Not more than two (.2) CEUs of the required twenty (2.0) per biennium will be awarded for courses in the area(s) of ethics, record-keeping, documentation, Georgia laws and rules, Medicaid regulations and/or Medicare regulations.
Georgia speech language pathologists can earn up to 20 hours for renewal through online courses offered on the Speech Language Pathology page of this website.
Occupational Therapists (OTs)
Georgia Board of OT
CE Required
24 hours every 2 years, including:
2 Hours Ethics each renewal
Online CE Allowed
12 hours (12 must be live)
License Expiration
3/31, even years
Date of Information
01/17/2025
National Accredation Accepted
AOTA
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Georgia occupational therapists can earn up to 12 hours for renewal through online courses offered on the Occupational Therapy page of this website.
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Marriage & Family Therapists (MFTs)
Georgia Board of Professional Counselors, Social Workers & MFTs
CE Required
35 hours every 2 years, including:
5 hours Ethics each renewal (Note: Must be "live" or "synchronous")
Online CE Allowed
10 hours (PDR courses are asynchronous)
License Expiration
9/30, even years
Date of Information
01/15/2025
National Accredation Accepted
ASWB, NBCC, APA
Notes
A licensee must successfully complete 5 hours of ethics training by attending a “live” (in person) workshop or a “synchronous” (webinar in which the licensee may interact with the presenter in real time) activity. PDR courses will not meet this ethics requirement.
A licensee must successfully complete 6 hours of telemental health training before practicing teletherapy.
Georgia marriage & family therapists can earn up to 10 hours for renewal through online courses offered on the Marriage & Family Therapy page of this website.
Dietitians & Nutritionists (RDNs)
Georgia Board of Examiners of Licensed Dietitians
CE Required
30 hours every 2 years
Online CE Allowed
No limit
License Expiration
3/31, even years
Date of Information
01/17/2025
National Accredation Accepted
CDR
Georgia dietitians and nutritionists can earn up to 30 hours for renewal through online courses offered on the Nutrition & Dietetics page of this website.
School Psychologists
Georgia Professional Standards Commission
Date of Information
03/05/2021
Georgia’s renewable certificates are the Standard Professional, Performance-Based Professional, Advanced Professional, Lead Professional and Life certificates. Renewable licenses are Adjunct, Educational Interpreter, Non-Instructional Aide, Paraprofessional and Support Personnel. These certificates and licenses are valid for a five (5)-year period (except for the Life certificate), during which time the requirements outlined below must be met unless the most recent certificate or license issued is exempt from professional learning as outlined in section (8)(a) below.
(2) Educators who work in schools, agencies, or other education organizations in Georgia.
(a) Individuals employed by a Georgia LUA: certificate and license holders who are employed by a Georgia LUA in a position requiring certification at the time of renewal application must satisfy professional learning requirements as outlined below, with the exceptions noted in section 3 below. Employing LUAs shall document fulfillment of these requirements and verify their completion as part of the renewal application package:
1. A criminal record check, unless exempted in section (4) below.
2. Engaging in professional learning on a continuing basis by fully participating in the LUA’s professional learning community as documented by the individual’s supervisor and described in GaPSC Guidelines accompanying this rule.
3. The following individuals employed by a Georgia LUA in a position requiring certification may renew their certificates without meeting the professional learning requirements outlined in this section:
(i) Individuals who also hold valid National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) certification at the time of renewal in a field comparable to one held on their Georgia educator certificate.
(ii) Individuals certified in the service fields of Speech and Language Pathology, Audiology, School Psychology, School Counseling and School Social Work who meet optional requirements associated with GaPSC-accepted state or national credentials as outlined in the appropriate GaPSC field rules as long as this is approved by the supervisor as appropriate for professional learning
Social Workers
Georgia Board of Professional Counselors, Social Workers & MFTs
CE Required
35 hours every 2 years, including:
5 hours Ethics each renewal (Note: Must be "live" or "synchronous")
Online CE Allowed
10 hours (PDR courses are asynchronous)
License Expiration
9/30, even years
Date of Information
01/15/2025
National Accredation Accepted
ASWB, NBCC, APA
Notes
A licensee must successfully complete 5 hours of ethics training by attending a “live” (in person) workshop or a “synchronous” (webinar in which the licensee may interact with the presenter in real time) activity. PDR courses will not meet this ethics requirement.
A licensee must successfully complete 6 hours of telemental health training before practicing teletherapy.
Georgia social workers can earn up to 10 hours for renewal through online courses offered on the Social Work page of this website.