{"id":12567,"date":"2025-10-17T06:15:55","date_gmt":"2025-10-17T06:15:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aacsatlanta.com\/?p=12567"},"modified":"2026-05-14T06:11:03","modified_gmt":"2026-05-14T06:11:03","slug":"how-long-does-a-professional-health-program-last-in-georgia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aacsatlanta.com\/aacs-atlanta\/how-long-does-a-professional-health-program-last-in-georgia\/","title":{"rendered":"How Long Does a Professional Health Program Last in Georgia?"},"content":{"rendered":"

One of the first questions licensed professionals ask when they receive a PHP referral is simple: How long is this going to take?<\/em><\/p>\n

The honest answer is that it depends on your profession, your licensing board, the clinical findings from your evaluation, and your compliance record throughout the process.<\/p>\n

This page breaks down PHP duration by phase and by profession in Georgia, so you have a realistic picture before you begin.<\/p>\n

For a full overview of how the PHP process works, see our Complete Guide to Professional Health Programs in Georgia<\/a>.<\/p>\n

PHP Duration by Phase<\/h2>\n

A Professional Health Program in Georgia moves through four distinct phases. Each has its own timeline.<\/p>\n

Phase 1: Evaluation (1\u20132 Weeks)<\/h3>\n

The process begins with a comprehensive clinical evaluation. At AACS Atlanta, most evaluations are completed within one to two weeks of scheduling with same-day appointments available when licensing deadlines are pressing.<\/p>\n

The evaluation itself is a single clinical interview, typically 60 to 90 minutes. The written report is prepared and delivered within the timeframe specified by your board’s requirements.<\/p>\n

Factors that extend Phase 1:<\/strong><\/h3>\n