What you can do in your portal

Available once you're enrolled — accessible any time from your phone or computer.

01

Upload Your Documents

Submit your ID, Social Security card, TB clearance, and CPR/BLS certification directly through the portal, and track acceptance status in real time.

02

View Your Grades

See your gradebook broken down by week and category, your overall course average, and your final exam score as it becomes available.

03

Track Your Attendance

Check your weekly attendance status, see any alerts, and track makeup hours owed or earned.

04

Manage Your Orientation

View your assigned orientation date and location, or request a change to a different available date.

05

Submit a Student Request

Have a question about a grade, a time correction, your balance, or anything else? Submit it directly and our team will follow up.

06

Schedule Your CPR/BLS Training

Pick an upcoming CPR/BLS class date and location right from your dashboard.

07

Schedule Your Skills Exam Workshop & State Skills Exam

Once you're eligible, reserve your workshop date and your official State Skills Exam slot together in one step.

08

Manage Billing & Payments

View your balance, see your payment history, and pay online — in full or through a payment plan.

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Useful Links

State Testing & Certification Resources

Official links you'll use throughout your certification and re-certification process.

CMA Payment, Renewal & Initial Testing

Submit your CMA payment for renewals or initial testing and placement on the registry through the Georgia Department of Community Health.

Search the Nurse Aide Registry

Once you've passed both your written and skills exams, search by name here to find and print your certification number.

Credentia — Georgia Test-Takers

Information on the Georgia competency exam process, run by Credentia, the state's approved testing agency.

Renew or Transfer — CNA

Submit your CNA renewal, reciprocity, or change-of-information form online.

Renew or Transfer — CMA

Submit your CMA renewal, reciprocity, or change-of-information form online.

FAQ

Georgia Certification — Common Questions

What does it take to become certified in Georgia?

Georgia requires every nurse aide candidate to complete a state-approved training program and then pass a two-part competency evaluation: a written (or oral) exam and a hands-on skills exam. Facilities are also required to run background checks before hiring. Once you pass both parts, your name is added to the Georgia Nurse Aide Registry.

What happens if I don't pass on my first try?

You get up to three attempts to pass both the written/oral and skills exams within one year of finishing your training program. If you haven't passed after the third attempt — or if a full year passes without testing — Georgia requires you to retake the entire training program before testing again.

How often do I need to renew my certification?

Georgia certifications are valid for two years. To renew, you'll need to show that you provided at least 8 hours of paid, nursing-related services under the supervision of a nurse at some point during that two-year period, then submit a renewal application.

How many hours is the training program, and what does it cover?

Georgia requires a minimum of 85 total hours — combining classroom and lab instruction with at least 24 hours of hands-on clinical experience in a nursing home. The curriculum follows federal OBRA requirements and covers areas including:

  • Communication, infection control, safety, and legal/ethical scope of practice
  • Basic nursing skills like vital signs, measurements, and recognizing changes in a resident's condition
  • Personal care skills — bathing, grooming, dressing, feeding, and skin care
  • Mental health, social needs, and supporting resident dignity and choice
  • Caring for residents with cognitive impairment, including dementia
  • Restorative care techniques, like assisting with mobility and self-care
  • Residents' rights, including privacy, confidentiality, and protection from mistreatment