Are there CE requirements for Georgia CNA reinstatement?

No. Georgia only requires the competency exam for reinstatement within 24 months — no CE or in-service hours.

What if I worked in another state — does that count for Georgia's window?

Employment in another state may count toward Georgia's reinstatement window. Contact Georgia DCH directly to verify, as interstate situations require case-by-case review.

Georgia CNA Reinstatement

How to Reinstate Your Lapsed CNA License in Georgia

Georgia allows lapsed CNAs to reinstate within 24 months by passing the NNAAP competency exam — no full training program required.

Reinstatement window

24 months

CE hours required

None

Exam fee

$119

Typical timeline

4–6 wks

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Registry & Authority

Georgia Nurse Aide Registry

Georgia Department of Community Health (DCH)

Official registry website

Exam Provider & Fees

Prometric

Step-by-step reinstatement process in Georgia

Follow these steps in order to reinstate your Georgia CNA certification.

Check your Georgia registry status

Search the Georgia NAR at dch.georgia.gov. Confirm your listing status and 24-month eligibility.

Schedule with Prometric ($119)

Register at prometric.com/ga-cna. Testing sites are available in Atlanta, Augusta, Savannah, Columbus, and other Georgia cities.

Prepare for the written portion

Question count, timing, and passing criteria vary by state and testing vendor. Review the current content outline.

Pass the clinical skills evaluation

5 skills observed by a Prometric evaluator. Perform each skill from start to finish as trained — partial credit is not given for incomplete steps.

DCH reinstates your listing

Results reported to Georgia DCH within days. Active listing restored in 5–14 business days.

Always verify with the official registry

State requirements change. Confirm current reinstatement rules with Georgia Department of Community Health (DCH) before scheduling your exam. The information above reflects publicly available guidance as of 2025–2026.

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