Georgia Board of Nursing · CRNA

Georgia CE Requirements for CRNAs

30 hours. Every two years. Tied to your license anniversary.

Updated April 2026Sourced from GBN

Compiled by Atlas CME from official board sources · Last updated April 30, 2026

Mandatory topics

For CRNAs, 30 hours is the total CE requirement. No mandatory topics are listed for CRNAs in Georgia. Confirm topic requirements with Georgia Board of Nursing before the renewal cycle.

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Accepted credit

Georgia Board of Nursing accepts NBCRNA Class A and ANCC Contact Hour toward the CE requirement for CRNAs.

Credit systemNotes
NBCRNA Class A
Active NBCRNA certification satisfies the Georgia continuing competency requirement via the national-certification-maintenance pathway.SourceGa. Comp. R. & Regs. r. 410-13-.01(1)(b)[1]
ANCC Contact Hour
ANCC contact hours qualify for the 30-hour CE pathway.SourceGa. Comp. R. & Regs. r. 410-13-.01(1)(a)[1]
Documentation & audit

CRNAs are responsible for retaining CE documentation and producing it on request. Requirements include course title, dates, hours, sponsoring organization, and accrediting body.

Waivers & exemptions

The Board may waive or modify the continuing competency requirements in cases of hardship, disability, or illness, or other circumstances the Board deems appropriate in its discretion.

An applicant renewing a license for the first time is not required to meet the continuing competency requirement until the second renewal, if the initial license period was six months or less.

FAQ
Which board licenses CRNAs in Georgia?
The Georgia Board of Nursing licenses CRNAs as APRNs under O.C.G.A. § 43-26-1 et seq. The credential is RN license plus APRN authorization with a CRNA designation.
How many state-level CE hours do Georgia CRNAs need?
Georgia uses a multi-option continuing competency framework under Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. r. 410-13. The CE-pathway option is 30 contact hours per biennium; alternatives include maintenance of national certification (NBCRNA for CRNAs), accredited academic study, 500 hours of practice, or other Board-approved activities. Most CRNAs satisfy the rule through the national-certification option, and ch. 410-11 separately requires CRNAs to submit a copy of current NBCRNA certification at every biennial renewal.
Does Georgia require NBCRNA certification for CRNA licensure?
Yes. NBCRNA initial certification is required for APRN/CRNA authorization, and active NBCRNA certification must be maintained for renewal.
Is Georgia part of the APRN Compact?
No. Georgia has not enacted the APRN Compact as of 2026. Georgia is a member of the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) for the RN portion.
Where can I check my Georgia CRNA license renewal date?
License verification is available through the Georgia Secretary of State's verification portal at verify.sos.ga.gov/verification/.

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Sources & Citations

Every mandatory topic and conditional requirement above cites the underlying statute or rule. Numbered references below correspond to the bracketed citations next to each requirement.

  1. Primary sourceAccessed 2026-04-30