State acceptance in Georgia
Physicians: We are accepted by the GA Board of Medicine because we are accredited by AMA (category 1)
Chapter 360-15 Continuing Education rule Rule 360-15-.01 requirements for physicians (2) The Board accepts the following as meeting its requirement for Board approval: (a) A.M.A. (American Medical Association) category 1 credit;
Nurses: We are accepted by the GA Board of Nursing because we are ANCC accredited
Effective January 31, 2016, all registered nurses will be required to complete continuing education/competency requirements as a condition of licensure renewal. Georgia law provides five options from which licensees may choose in order to satisfy the continuing competency requirements.
Georgia Board of Nursing Acceptable providers for continuing education for registered nurses or licensed practical nurses Acceptable continuing education may be taken in a conventional classroom setting, through online courses, professional journals, correspondence or independent study.
- Any provider, recognized by a national credentialing body, offering certification in the licensed nurse’s specialty area of practice. Examples of national nurse credentialing/certification bodies include but are not limited to:
- American Nurses Credentialing Center Commission on Certification (ANCC)
Dentists: We are accepted by the GA Board of Dentistry because we are accredited by ADA CERP
Rule 150-3-.09 Continuing Education for Dentists (d) Effective January 1, 2008, at least twenty (20) of the required forty (40) hours of credit must be acquired in person at an on-site course or seminar; you are not allowed to acquire all CE hours through on-line courses, electronic means, journal studies, etc.
Rule 150-3-.08 CPR Requirements for Dentists (2) Coursework, including home study courses, sponsored or approved by the following recognized organizations will be accepted: (a) American Dental Association/American Dental Hygienists association, and their affiliate associations and societies;
Click on Board Rules and then select Chapter 150-3. Licence requirements
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Pharmacists: We are accepted by the GA Board of Pharmacy because we are ACPE accredited
Rule 480-3-.03. Continuing Pharmacy Education (9) Approval of providers and sponsors shall be as follows: (b) American Council on Pharmaceutical Education (A.C.P.E.) approved providers shall submit documentation to the Board of such approval every two (2) years and have blanket approval.
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Pg. 7 Attest pharmacist holds current CPR/BLS certification
Pg. 7 Attest pharmacist holds current CPR/BLS certification
EMS workers: Our courses count in GA as acceptable CME
Rule 511-9-2-.02 Definitions The following definitions shall apply in the interpretation of these standards: (a) “Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification” means successful completion of a department approved course utilizing nationally recognized advanced cardiac care standards. (u) “CPR Certification” means successful completion of a department-approved healthcare provider course in cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
Tattoo artists: Our bloodborne pathogen course is acceptable in GA
Northwest Georgia Health Required documentation for body artist license o Proof of completion of basic first aid/CPR training o Proof of completion of OSHA approved bloodborne pathogens/universal precautions training
Cobb County
Part 18 personnel (2) Evidence of basic first aid certification or equivalent and completion of an OSHA approved bloodborne pathogen/universal precautions training program
DeKalb County
Sec. 13-314. - Body crafter requirements and permit. Current certification in emergency first aid, CPR, and blood-borne pathogen or infection control training, from agencies licensed by the state or applicable federal authority.
Childcare
Training. The center director must successfully complete a biennial training program in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and a triennial training program in first aid and shall have current evidence of the successful completion of such training. The training must be done by certified or licensed health care professionals or trainers and must deal with the provision of emergency care to infants and children. In addition, at any given time, at least fifty percent (50%) of the caregiver Staff shall have completed such training and shall have current evidence of the completion of such training. (a) In a Center that provides transportation, either the driver or another Staff person present on the vehicle shall have current evidence of successful completion of a biennial training program in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and a triennial training program in first aid offered by certified or licensed health care professionals or trainers and which dealt with the provision of emergency care to infants and children. (2) Staffing requirement. Whenever any child is present, there must always be a staff member on the center premises and on any field trip who is trained in CPR and first aid. All Staff who provide direct care to children must obtain certification in first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation within the first 90 days of employment. The hours obtained completing this certification will not count toward required annual training hours. Staff employed on or prior to September 30, 2016 must satisfactorily complete certification by December 29, 2016. Staff members employed after September 30, 2016 must satisfactorily complete certification within 90 days from date of hire.
In-person training
Your choices for in-person AHA training:
Blended class | Classroom | |
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Format | This is a personalized and adaptive class completed online with a computer. After the class you will schedule with an instructor to complete the hands-on portion of the class. | This is a traditional classroom class with an instructor. |
Course completion | Complete the online portion + hands-on skills session with an AHA Instructor. | Contact an Training Center in your area to sign up for an instructor-led class, see above |
Time | The online portion of HeartCode BLS can be completed in approximately 1 to 2 hours. Time to complete the hands-on skills session varies around approixmately 60 minutes, depending on your experience level. | A full BLS provider course can take 4.5 hours to complete, including skills practice and skills testing. |
Completion card | BLS provider course completion card, valid for two years | BLS provider course completion card, valid for two years |
Nearby training sites
View our list of training centers and skill testers in GA. This list was produced by Pacific Medical Training.
Safety and Health Solutions - Atlanta
2470 Windy Hill Rd SE
Suite 146/ Marietta, GA
BLS
ACLS
PALS
Safety and Health Solutions - Emory Site
2897 North Druid Hills Rd./ Atlanta, GA
BLS
ACLS
PALS
Safety and Health Solutions - Alpharetta
2950 Mansel Road/ Alpharetta, GA
BLS
ACLS
PALS
Safety and Health Solutions - Duluth
3670 Shackelford Road/ Duluth, GA
BLS
ACLS
PALS
Safety and Health Solutions - Corporate Office
1599 Clifton Rd NE/ Atlanta, GA
BLS
ACLS
PALS
Safety and Health Solutions - Atlanta South
4780 Ashford Dunwoody Road/ Atlanta, GA
BLS
ACLS
PALS
CSRA Trauma Society
4574 Swan Ct./ Evans, GA
BLS
ACLS
PALS
North Georgia Technical College
1500 Highway 197 N/ Clarkesville, GA
BLS
ACLS
PALS
Gold Cross EMS, Inc.
4328 Wheeler Road Martinez/ Augusta, GA
BLS
ACLS
PALS
Douglas County Fire/EMS
8700 Hospital Dr./ Douglasville, GA
BLS
ACLS
PALS
Community Health Associates, LLC
2870 Peachtree Rd NW #915-9165/ Atlanta, GA
BLS
ACLS
PALS
Oconee Fall Line Technical College
560 Pinehill Rd. ATTN: Katrina Veal/ Dublin, GA
BLS
Go With A Medical Professional
707 N Slappey Blvd/ Albany, GA
BLS
ACLS
PALS
Code One Savannah
7393 Hodgson Memorial Drive, Suite 204/ Savannah, GA
BLS
ACLS
PALS
Cintas First Aid & Safety, Atlanta
1705 Corporate Dr., Suite 440/ Norcross, GA
BLS
ACLS
PALS
Camden County Fire Rescue
125 North Gross Rd/ Kingsland, GA
CPR Roswell
8804 Walnut Street/ Roswell, GA
BLS
ACLS
PALS
Columbus Technical College
928 Manchester Expressway RM L-616/ Columbus, GA
BLS
ACLS
PALS
CPR with Mickey
110 Evans Mill Dr Ste 704/ Dallas, GA
BLS
ACLS
PALS
Altamaha Technical College
4404 Glynco Pkwy/ Brunswick, GA
BLS
ACLS
PALS
Heartland Safety Consultants
150 North St, Suite A/ Canton, GA
BLS
ACLS
PALS
Floyd Medical Center(The skills location will be across the hospital.
309 Turner McCall Blvd./ Rome, GA
BLS
ACLS
PALS
Winkler Education Building
1725 Elkwood Drive/ Dalton, GA
BLS
ACLS
PALS
Middle Georgia State College
100 College Station Drive/ Macon, GA
Macon Bibb County Fire Department
1191 First Street/ Macon, GA
BLS
ACLS
PALS
National Healthcare Certifications
4080 McGinnis Ferry Rd STE 102/ Alpharetta, GA
Ware County Emergency Medical Service
3395 Harris Rd. Suite 100/ Waycross, GA
Regional EMS, Inc
6 Spring Creek Circle/ Valdosta, GA
Memorial University Medical Center
4700 Waters Ave P.O Box 23089/ Savannah, GA
BLS
ACLS
PALS
Medical Outfitters Training Consultants, LLC
P.O. Box 2644/ Evans, GA
BLS
ACLS
PALS
Certified People Respond
798 Spread Oak Road/ Keysville, GA
BLS
ACLS
PALS
Air Evac Lifeteam- 112
100 Professional Place, Suite 106/ Carrollton, GA
BLS
ACLS
PALS
Southern Regional Technical College
15689 Us Highway 19 N/ Thomasville, GA
BLS
CECONSULTS
6203 Abercorn St, Suite 108/ Savannah, GA
BLS
ACLS
PALS
Coastal Pines Technical College
1777 W Cherry St/ Jesup, GA
BLS
Eyes on Health CPR Services
415 morgan falls road 7103/ Atlanta, GA
BLS
Augusta Technical College
3200 Augusta Tech Dr Bldg 600/ Augusta, GA
BLS
ACLS
PALS
Executive CPR & First Aid
2550 Sandy Plain Rd./ Marietta, GA
BLS
ACLS
PALS
Emergency Response Training & Support Services
1040 Highway 54 E Ste D/ Fayetteville, GA
BLS
ACLS
PALS
Faithful Guardian LLC
285 Carrollton Street/ Temple, GA
BLS
ACLS
PALS
Airport Clinic, Inc.
704 Gil Harbin Industrial Blvd/ Valdosta, GA
BLS
ACLS
PALS
CPR Training School
62 Roswell St./ Alpharetta, GA
BLS
ACLS
PALS
CPR Alpharetta
450 Brown Thrasher Ct/ Alpharetta, GA 30009, GA
BLS
ACLS
PALS
Life Rescue Training, LLC
PO Box 624/ Porterdale, GA
BLS
ACLS
PALS
North Georgia CPR
2550 Sandy Plains Road, Suite 125/ Marietta, GA
BLS
ACLS
PALS
Executive CPR and First Aid - Peachtree City
7401 Newnan Rd./ Brooks, GA
BLS
ACLS
Atlanta Technical College
1560 Metropolitan Pkwy SW/ Atlanta, GA
BLS
ACLS
PALS
Wilkes County EMS
105 Marshal St/ Washington, GA
BLS
ACLS
PALS
Southeastern GA Technical College
100A Brinson Rd/ Vidalia, GA
BLS
ACLS
PALS
MCG Health, Inc. d/b/a Georgia Regents Medical Center
1480 Laney Walker Blvd/ Augusta, GA
Executive CPR and First Aid L.L.C - Marietta
2629 Sandy Plains Rd Suite 101/ Marietta, GA
BLS
ACLS
PALS
CPR Plus Atlanta
2318 Echols Road/ Cumming, GA
BLS
ACLS
PALS
Laurens County Emergency Medical Svcs.
646 County Farm Rd/ Dublin, GA
BLS
ACLS
PALS
Advanced and Basic Life Support Training Center
279 Jefferson Circle/ Macon, GA
BLS
ACLS
PALS
Gwinnett Technical College
5150 Sugarloaf Pkwy Attn: Casandra Schnautz-CTC/ Lawrenceville, GA
BLS
ACLS
PALS
Colquitt Regional Medical Center
3131 S Main St Po Box 40/ Moultrie, GA
BLS
ACLS
PALS
Hamilton Medical Center
1200 Memorial Dr/ Dalton, GA
BLS
CPR Plus, LLC
4747 Hamilton Road. Suite D/ Columbus, GA
BLS
ACLS
PALS
Savannah Technical College
5717 White Bluff Rd/ Savannah, GA
ACLS
Central Georgia Technical College - Warner Robins
80 Cohen Walker Drive, Building (H)/ Warner Robins, GA
BLS
ACLS
PALS
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Total 60 training sites in GA. Show all.
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