Tennessee PT and PTA CEU requirements
What physical therapists and physical therapist assistants need to renew a Tennessee license, summarized from the board's own rules. Last checked October 23, 2026.
Required topics
- 4 hours of ethics and jurisprudence every other renewal cycle, from courses approved by the Tennessee Physical Therapy Association (TPTA). Each course is at least 2 hours.
Rules to know
- PTs need at least 20 hours from Class I activities, such as approved courses. Up to 10 can be Class II.
- PTAs need at least 10 hours from Class I activities. Up to 10 can be Class II.
- Home study and online courses count as Class I when approved by a recognized health organization or an accredited PT program, and include objectives and proof of completion.
- Other than ethics and jurisprudence, the board doesn't pre-approve courses; you decide whether a course qualifies.
Official sources
- Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1150-01-.12, Continuing competence
- Tennessee Board of Physical Therapy
- Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1150-01-.09, Renewal of license
This is a plain-language summary to help you plan. Rules change and your board has the final word, so confirm with the sources above before you renew. These are physical therapy rules: OTs renew through the state's occupational therapy board, and athletic trainers also keep their BOC certification.
In-person courses in Tennessee
74 upcoming courses in Tennessee. Check each course's approval for Tennessee with the provider. See every Tennessee course.
October 2026
- Oct 23, 2026 Infant Positioning Strategies
- Oct 23, 2026 A Rehab Professional's Guide to Pharmacology
- Oct 24–25, 2026 LPET – Lumbopelvic Examination and Treatments
- Oct 24, 2026 Live Practical Exam
- Oct 24, 2026 Children with Severe Impairments
- Oct 24, 2026 Reflex Integration Evaluation and Treatment
- Oct 24, 2026 Clinical Application of the Neurodevelopmental Progression
- Oct 24, 2026 Analyzing Movement to Improve Outcomes
- Oct 24, 2026 Safe Strategies for Managing the Bariatric Patient
- Oct 25, 2026 Functional Assessment and Testing Strategies in Pediatric Care: Utilizing Clinical Reasoning to Achieve Functional Goals
- Oct 25, 2026 Taping for Posture and Alignment in Pediatrics
November 2026
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Schedules checked October 23, 2026. Dates, prices and CEU approvals come from each provider's public schedule and can change, so confirm with the provider before you register.