CONTINUING EDUCATION
License Renewal Requirements for Physical Therapists + Physical Therapy Assistants
CE Broker
Provider #50-19157
The Tennessee Board of Physical Therapy has approved the utilization of CE Broker – continuing education system to find, track, and report continuing education to the board. Take our course(s) or seminars and we will automatically report your continuing education hours once you receive your Certificate of Completion.
Continuing Competence Requirements
All physical therapists and physical therapist assistants must obtain thirty (30) units of continuing competence every two years to be eligible for licensure or relicensure. Beginning July 1, 2020, it shall become mandatory for licensees to report proof of completion of their CEs to CE Broker, including at the time of license renewal.
Physical Therapists: 30 CEUs
Thirty (30) hours are required for the twenty-four (24) months that precede the licensure renewal month.
Physical Therapist Assistants: 30 CEUs
Thirty (30) hours are required for the twenty-four (24) months that precede the licensure renewal month.
Updated: 01/01/2024
Requirements for Renewal
1150-01-.12 The Board shall require each licensed physical therapist and physical therapist assistant to participate in a minimum number of experiences to promote continuing competence for the twenty –four (24) months that precede the licensure renewal month. Beginning January 1, 2005, all applicants for licensure, renewal of license, reactivation of license, or reinstatement of license must demonstrate competency.
The requirements for continuing competence are defined as planned learning experiences which occur beyond the entry level educational requirements for physical therapists and physical therapist assistants.