CEU & License FAQs
Notice: Beginning January 2026, the Georgia State Board of Long-Term Care Facility Administrators will require all CEU hours to be reported through CE Broker, the Board’s official CEU tracking system. See How to Track my CEUs section below for more details.
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 cycles. 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; 22 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: Yes. Beginning January 2026, the Georgia State Board of Long-Term Care Facility Administrators will require all CEU hours to be reported through CE Broker, the Board’s official CEU tracking system.
Q: How can I track my CEUs?
A: Beginning January 2026, the Georgia State Board of Long-Term Care Facility Administrators will require all CEU hours to be reported through CE Broker, the Board’s official CEU tracking system. Each licensee will have access to a free Basic CE Broker account to track and manage continuing education. GSLA is partnering with CE Broker to ensure your CEU hours are recorded accurately. You will be asked to provide your Administrator License Number when registering for GSLA events so GSLA can report those events directly to CE Broker.
Licensees are responsible for reporting non-GSLA CEUs through CE Broker as needed.
HOW TO ACTIVATE YOUR FREE CE BROKER ACCOUNT:
Additionally, nearly all GSLA events and educational coursework are accredited through the National Association of Long Term Care Administrator Boards (NAB), allowing CEUs to be applied toward other licenses you may hold. GSLA also partners with NAB to ensure your CEU hours are recorded accurately. Licensees are responsible for reporting non-GSLA CEUs through NAB as needed.
HOW TO ACTIVATE YOUR FREE NAB ACCOUNT:
Q: Who can I contact with additional questions regarding licensure, CEUs, or education?
A: GSLA Manager of Education:
Joy Kalu
[email protected]
678.407.2060
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:
- 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)
- Create a GOALS account via the GA SOS Website
- Follow the checklist, complete the necessary documentation, and send payment to a designated location. You may be asked to include a copy of your Certificate of Completion for the GSLA CALA course; documents sent with this application will not be returned. Applicants are encouraged to check back via their GOALS account on the status of their licensure application, as the application specialists will communicate any discrepancies via their GOALS account.
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 cycles. 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; 22 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: Yes. Beginning January 2026, the Georgia State Board of Long-Term Care Facility Administrators will require all CEU hours to be reported through CE Broker, the Board’s official CEU tracking system.
Q: How can I track my CEUs?
A: Beginning January 2026, the Georgia State Board of Long-Term Care Facility Administrators will require all CEU hours to be reported through CE Broker, the Board’s official CEU tracking system. Each licensee will have access to a free Basic CE Broker account to track and manage continuing education. GSLA is partnering with CE Broker to ensure your CEU hours are recorded accurately. You will be asked to provide your Administrator License Number when registering for GSLA events so GSLA can report those events directly to CE Broker.
Licensees are responsible for reporting non-GSLA CEUs through CE Broker as needed.
HOW TO ACTIVATE YOUR FREE CE BROKER ACCOUNT:
- Visit www.cebroker.com/ga/plans
- Select the Basic Account option
- Enter your license number and begin tracking your education
Additionally, nearly all GSLA events and educational coursework are accredited through the National Association of Long Term Care Administrator Boards (NAB), allowing CEUs to be applied toward other licenses you may hold. GSLA also partners with NAB to ensure your CEU hours are recorded accurately. Licensees are responsible for reporting non-GSLA CEUs through NAB as needed.
HOW TO ACTIVATE YOUR FREE NAB ACCOUNT:
- Visit https://www.nabweb.org/
- Click Member Login at the top right of the page
- Click on “Not a member? Sign Up!”. Add your contact information and create an account with a username and password
- Once you have signed up, click on “CE Registry” on the Manage My Account page
- You will be taken to a new page that says Your Name: Account Details, where you will see an orange button labeled “Begin CE Registry.” Please click on the Registry button (not HSE) and complete the requested information (license number, state)
Q: Who can I contact with additional questions regarding licensure, CEUs, or education?
A: GSLA Manager of Education:
Joy Kalu
[email protected]
678.407.2060
