Ethics Continuing Education in Georgia

Licensure Renewal Cycle in Georgia and Requirements We are in the home stretch of the licensure renewal cycle in the State of Georgia for Counselors, Social Workers and Marriage & Family Therapists. The home stretch is typically January of the even year until the renewal cycle is complete on September 30th of the even year. … Read more

Diagnosis Related CE’s – Complying with SB 319 & GA Composite Board Rule 135-12

As many of you know Georgia Senate Bill 319 passed and was signed into law by the Governor on  April 26, 2016. If a licensee has been independently licensed by April 26, 2016, they are exempt from the psychopathology/diagnosis course requirements related to this ruling 135-12. The language in SB 319 required the GA Composite … Read more

Continuing Education Requirements For LPC’s, SW’s & MFT’s in Georgia

What You Don’t Know Could Hurt You! Whether you are offering continuing education to others or receiving continuing education, there many things you should know. The fact of the matter is that we are responsible for reading the GA Composite Board Rules that govern licensure for Counselors, Social Workers and Marriage & Family Therapists in … Read more

How to Become a CPCS or an ACS (Clinical Supervisor Certifications)

Supervision Certification – A Requirement in Georgia In Georgia, Licensed Professional Counselors who provide supervision need to meet certain qualifications. At the time of this post (May 2017) the requirements are less stringent than they will be on and after October 1, 2018. The current (2017 through September 30, 2018) requirements are as follows: A … Read more