Georgia Board of Nursing · CRNA

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

Below is exactly what Georgia Board of Nursing requires: mandatory topics, exemptions, accepted credit types, and documentation rules.

Updated April 2026Sourced from GBN~4 min read

Reviewed by Doug Doehrman, MD · Last reviewed April 30, 2026

Mandatory topics

Georgia has no state-mandated topic requirements beyond the 30-hour total.

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Conditional requirements

These rules apply only when the trigger described under each card is met (for example, holding a state-issued controlled substance registration or treating a specific patient population). Each cites the underlying statute or rule directly.

ConditionalGeneral CME[1]
Hrs vary
Biennial

Georgia APRNs (including CRNAs) must maintain active national certification (NBCRNA for CRNAs). Active national certification satisfies the continuing competency requirement under r. 410-13, AND r. 410-11 requires CRNAs to submit a copy of current NBCRNA certification at every biennial renewal.

View sourceVerbatim from source
“Maintenance of certification or recertification by a national certifying body recognized by the Board.”
Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. r. 410-13See source [1] in Primary Sources
Accepted credit

Credit must come from an organization accredited by the ACCME, AMA, Georgia Medical Association, or AAFP. ACGME residency or fellowship time accrues toward the requirement. Teaching or presenting accredited CME can satisfy a portion of required hours.

Credit systemNotes
NBCRNA Class A
Active NBCRNA certification satisfies the Georgia continuing competency requirement.
ANCC Contact Hour
ANCC contact hours qualify for the 30-hour CE pathway.
Documentation & audit

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

Waivers & exemptions

No formal waivers or exemptions are published for Georgia.

FAQ
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. Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. ch. 410-13 — Continuing Competency
    Primary sourceAccessed 2026-04-30
    Show verbatim text
    “Maintenance of certification or recertification by a national certifying body recognized by the Board.”Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. r. 410-13

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