Tennessee Occupational Therapist CE
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State requirements for Tennessee Occupational Therapists
1 hour on ethics
1 hour on Tennessee OT rules and practice act
2 hours on suicide prevention (every 4 years).
Tennessee Occupational Therapist Standard Renewal Requirements: Tennessee occupational therapists must complete 24 continued competence credits every two years, including mandatory hours in ethics, Tennessee rules, and suicide prevention (the latter at least once every four years). No board-defined live or in-person minimum applies, but elective hours are capped at 10 out of 24 per cycle. The state board rules provide details about renewal timelines, content categories, and accepted CE activities. https://www.tn.gov/health/health-program-areas/health-professional-boards/ot-board/opt-board/continuing-education.html
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First-time renewal: CE is waived for new licensees during the first renewal cycle following initial licensure by examination. https://www.tn.gov/health/health-program-areas/health-professional-boards/ot-board/opt-board/continuing-education.html
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Mandatory topics (details): One hour must cover ethics (AOTA Code of Ethics or equivalent); one hour must cover the Tennessee OT Practice Act and Board rules (Chapter 1150-02); minimum two hours on suicide prevention are required every four years. https://www.tn.gov/health/health-program-areas/health-professional-boards/ot-board/opt-board/continuing-education.html
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Delivery method caps & definitions: No specified maximum for self-study/online learning, no live/synchronous minimum published. https://www.tn.gov/health/health-program-areas/health-professional-boards/ot-board/opt-board/continuing-education.html
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Provider/course approvals: No board-approved provider or preapproval specified; licensee responsibility to ensure activities meet board content standards. https://www.tn.gov/health/health-program-areas/health-professional-boards/ot-board/opt-board/continuing-education.html
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Documentation & audit: Certificates and records of continued competence must be retained for four years and provided upon request or audit. https://www.tn.gov/health/health-program-areas/health-professional-boards/ot-board/opt-board/continuing-education.html
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Exemptions & waivers: Exemptions for military, medical, or hardship circumstances may be requested in writing to the board; subject to approval. https://www.tn.gov/health/health-program-areas/health-professional-boards/ot-board/opt-board/continuing-education.html
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Renewal logistics: Practice on a lapsed license is prohibited; late renewal may result in fees and additional requirements. Licenses may be renewed online up to 120 days before expiration. https://www.tn.gov/health/health-program-areas/health-professional-boards/ot-board/opt-board/about.html
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