CEU & License FAQs
Q: How do I know if I qualify for licensure?
A: According to the Georgia Secretary of State, a person who seeks licensure by examination as an Assisted Living Community Administrator or Personal Care Home Administrator must show the following:
Q: Where can I find a certification program that will satisfy the licensure requirement?
A: GSLA offers a Certified Assisted Living Administrator Course (CALA) every other month. Successful completion of this course satisfies the licensure requirements outlined by the state. View GSLA’s education/event calendar for the next available CALA Course.
Q: I have completed all the necessary requirements for licensure, how do I apply?
A: You may apply for Licensure through the Georgia Secretary of State: https://sos.ga.gov/how-to-guide/how-guide-long-term-care-facility-licensure#
A: You can view your licensure status and expiry date via the Secretary of State Website: https://verify.sos.ga.gov/verification/Search.aspx. Prior to your licensure expiration, you must complete the appropriate amount of Continuing Education Units (CEUs) to ensure you are maintaining your educational requirement for licensure maintenance.
GSLA offers year-round continuing education offerings to satisfy virtual and in-person CEU lisensure requirements. View the GLSA event/education calendar here: https://web.gasla.org/events
Q: Why is my license renewal set for 6 months after I received my initial license?
A: Licensees who received their license in odd numbered years may experience this shortened renewal period due renewal period. Typically, Assisted Living Administrator license renewals are every 2 years. However, if you receive(d) your initial license in an odd numbered year (i.e. 2021, 2023, 2025…), your license will most likely be due for renewal at the end of that same year. Once you renew your license at the end of that odd numbered year, your next renewal date will be set for 2 years.
Q: How many CEUs do I need to maintain my license?
A: The number of CEUs differs per licensee depending on your license issued date and renewal.
First Renewals:
Even numbered year licensees: If you are renewing for the first time and your license was issued in an even numbered year, you are only required to participate in fifteen (15) CEU hours virtually or in-person.
Odd numbered year licensees: If you are renewing for the first time and your license was issued in an odd numbered year, you are not required to earn CEU hours prior to the first renewal.
Non-First Renewals: If you have already renewed your license one or more times, you are required to participate in 30 CEUs every 2 years; 15 of those 30 hours must be obtained in-person or via live webinar (i.e. the webinar cannot be pre-recorded/on-demand).
See Georgia Secretary of State rule 393: https://rules.sos.state.ga.us/GAC/393-13
Q: Do I have to submit my CEUs to the anyone?
A: No, you do not have to submit your CEU records to anyone; you are solely required to attest that you completed the appropriate amount of CEUs required for renewal. However, it is imperative that you track all CEUs in which you participate in case you are randomly audited by the board during renewal. Failure to submit a CEU report or transcript can lead to lapse in licensure and additional fees.
Q: How can I track my CEUs?
A: As you earn CEUs for licensure renewal, it will be helpful for you to have a CEU tracker in order to maintain documentation. Two free trackers are listed below:
Q: Who can I contact with additional questions regarding licensure, CEUs, or education?
A: GSLA Director of Education:
Nancy Pass, CMP
[email protected]
(o) 678.407.2060
GA Secretary of State Professional Licensing Board Division Helpline: 404-424-9966
A: According to the Georgia Secretary of State, a person who seeks licensure by examination as an Assisted Living Community Administrator or Personal Care Home Administrator must show the following:
- Be at least 21 years of age;
- Be of reputable and responsible character;
- Be a citizen of the United States or have a registration card indicating valid residency and work status in the United States; all applicants must submit a secure and verifiable document, as defined in Code Section 50-36-2;
- Be qualified to work in an assisted living community or personal care home as outlined in state rules, as promulgated by the Georgia Department of Community Health, and Board rules.
- Proof of completion of one of the following:
- At least one year of full-time practical experience in a healthcare facility or managerial/supervisory experience outside of a healthcare facility prior to the date of the application AND certification from a nationally recognized program (e.g. Senior Living University), program accredited by the National Association of Long Term Care Administrator Boards (NAB), or any other program approved by the Board, which teaches the responsibilities of Assisted Living Community Administration, is a minimum of 14 hours in length, and requires passage of a written exam; or
- Health Services Executive (HSE) qualification from the National Association of Long Term Care Administrator Boards (NAB); or
- Hold a master's degree in a health care related field that includes a minimum of 21 semester hours of coursework concentrated on the administration and management of health care services AND passage of the Resident Care/Assisted Living (RCAL) national examination administered by the National Association of Long Term Care Administrator Boards (NAB); or
- Hold an active, unencumbered Georgia license as a Nursing Home Administrator.
Q: Where can I find a certification program that will satisfy the licensure requirement?
A: GSLA offers a Certified Assisted Living Administrator Course (CALA) every other month. Successful completion of this course satisfies the licensure requirements outlined by the state. View GSLA’s education/event calendar for the next available CALA Course.
Q: I have completed all the necessary requirements for licensure, how do I apply?
A: You may apply for Licensure through the Georgia Secretary of State: https://sos.ga.gov/how-to-guide/how-guide-long-term-care-facility-licensure#
- Click the ALCA Licensure or PCHA Licensure link based on your facility (ALC or PCH)
- Follow the checklist, complete the necessary documentation, send payment to designated location; include a copy of your Certificate of Completion for the GSLA CALA course; documents sent with this application will not be returned
A: You can view your licensure status and expiry date via the Secretary of State Website: https://verify.sos.ga.gov/verification/Search.aspx. Prior to your licensure expiration, you must complete the appropriate amount of Continuing Education Units (CEUs) to ensure you are maintaining your educational requirement for licensure maintenance.
GSLA offers year-round continuing education offerings to satisfy virtual and in-person CEU lisensure requirements. View the GLSA event/education calendar here: https://web.gasla.org/events
Q: Why is my license renewal set for 6 months after I received my initial license?
A: Licensees who received their license in odd numbered years may experience this shortened renewal period due renewal period. Typically, Assisted Living Administrator license renewals are every 2 years. However, if you receive(d) your initial license in an odd numbered year (i.e. 2021, 2023, 2025…), your license will most likely be due for renewal at the end of that same year. Once you renew your license at the end of that odd numbered year, your next renewal date will be set for 2 years.
Q: How many CEUs do I need to maintain my license?
A: The number of CEUs differs per licensee depending on your license issued date and renewal.
First Renewals:
Even numbered year licensees: If you are renewing for the first time and your license was issued in an even numbered year, you are only required to participate in fifteen (15) CEU hours virtually or in-person.
Odd numbered year licensees: If you are renewing for the first time and your license was issued in an odd numbered year, you are not required to earn CEU hours prior to the first renewal.
Non-First Renewals: If you have already renewed your license one or more times, you are required to participate in 30 CEUs every 2 years; 15 of those 30 hours must be obtained in-person or via live webinar (i.e. the webinar cannot be pre-recorded/on-demand).
See Georgia Secretary of State rule 393: https://rules.sos.state.ga.us/GAC/393-13
Q: Do I have to submit my CEUs to the anyone?
A: No, you do not have to submit your CEU records to anyone; you are solely required to attest that you completed the appropriate amount of CEUs required for renewal. However, it is imperative that you track all CEUs in which you participate in case you are randomly audited by the board during renewal. Failure to submit a CEU report or transcript can lead to lapse in licensure and additional fees.
Q: How can I track my CEUs?
A: As you earn CEUs for licensure renewal, it will be helpful for you to have a CEU tracker in order to maintain documentation. Two free trackers are listed below:
- NAB CE Registry: https://www.nabweb.org/ceregistry
- If you opt for the free NAB CE Registry, any NAB approved educational offering you participate in can be automatically reported on your behalf to your CE Registry account from the provider (i.e. if you participate in an NAB approved webinar through GSLA, GSLA will submit your attendance record for you on your behalf if you provide us with your NAB ID; this would come in handy if you participate in our Annual Meeting which is NAB approved).
- CE Registry Handbook: https://www.nabweb.org/filebin/pdf/NABVerify_Handbook_CE_Registry_for_Licensees.pdf
- CE Broker (free plan): https://cebroker.com/ga/account/basic/
Q: Who can I contact with additional questions regarding licensure, CEUs, or education?
A: GSLA Director of Education:
Nancy Pass, CMP
[email protected]
(o) 678.407.2060
GA Secretary of State Professional Licensing Board Division Helpline: 404-424-9966
