Tennessee OT and OTA CEU requirements

What occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants need to renew a Tennessee license, summarized from the board's own rules. Last checked October 24, 2026.

24 creditsfor occupational therapists

24 creditsfor OT assistants

Every 2 years (the two calendar years before your renewal year)CE cycle

Your birth month, every 2 yearslicense renewal deadline

Required topics

1 hour on the AOTA Code of Ethics or other OT-related ethics (ethics by state)
1 hour on the OT portions of the Tennessee OT and PT Practice Act and the board's OT rules (Chapter 1150-02) (state law and jurisprudence by state)
A 2-hour suicide prevention training from a board-approved provider, at least once every 4 years (it counts toward the 24) (suicide prevention by state)

Rules to know

At least 12 credits must relate directly to delivering occupational therapy services.
Up to 4 extra credits can carry over to the next period, but not for the ethics or law requirements.
If you were licensed by exam, your first licensure period needs no credits.
Using physical agent modalities requires a separate certification.

Official sources

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. If you also hold NBCOT certification, NBCOT has its own renewal requirements.

In-person courses open to OTs in Tennessee

62 upcoming courses in Tennessee list OTs in their audience (or come from providers whose courses are open to OTs). Check each course's approval for Tennessee with the provider.

October 2026

Sat, Oct 24, 2026 Children with Severe Impairments $300 · 6 contact hrs · Franklin Summit Education· Marriott Cool SpringsPediatrics Details and registration
Sat, Oct 24, 2026 Reflex Integration Evaluation and Treatment $170 · 3 contact hrs · Memphis Summit Education· Hilton Garden InnPediatrics Details and registration
Sat, Oct 24, 2026 Clinical Application of the Neurodevelopmental Progression $170 · 3 contact hrs · Memphis Summit Education· Hilton Garden InnNeurology Details and registration
Sat, Oct 24, 2026 Analyzing Movement to Improve Outcomes $170 · 3 contact hrs · Knoxville Summit Education· Hilton Garden Inn Knoxville Papermill DriveExtremity & Ortho Details and registration
Sat, Oct 24, 2026 Safe Strategies for Managing the Bariatric Patient $170 · 3 contact hrs · Knoxville Summit Education· Hilton Garden Inn Knoxville Papermill DriveOlder Adult Details and registration
Sun, Oct 25, 2026 Functional Assessment and Testing Strategies in Pediatric Care: Utilizing Clinical Reasoning to Achieve Functional Goals $170 · 3 contact hrs · Franklin Summit Education· Marriott Cool SpringsPediatrics Details and registration
Sun, Oct 25, 2026 Taping for Posture and Alignment in Pediatrics $170 · 3 contact hrs · Franklin Summit Education· Marriott Cool SpringsPediatrics Details and registration

November 2026

Fri, Nov 6, 2026 Evidence-Based Strategies for Medical Screening and Differential Diagnosis $300 · 6 contact hrs · Memphis Summit Education· Holiday Inn Express & Suites Memphis/GermantownMedical & Acute Care Details and registration
Sat–Sun, Nov 7–8, 2026 · 2 days Pelvic Function Level 1 $695 · Nashville Herman & Wallace· Tennessee Orthopaedic AlliancePelvic Health Details and registration
Sat–Sun, Nov 7–8, 2026 · 2 days CDM – Clinical Decision Making Price on provider site · Memphis IAMTPain & Clinical Reasoning Details and registration
Sat–Sun, Nov 7–8, 2026 · 2 days DN3: Dry Needling – Level 3 Price on provider site · Franklin IAMTDry Needling Details and registration
Sat, Nov 7, 2026 Upper Extremity Nerve Injuries, Entrapments, and Flossing Interventions $170 · 3 contact hrs · Memphis Summit Education· Holiday Inn Express & Suites Memphis/GermantownHand & Upper Extremity Details and registration

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Schedules checked October 24, 2026. Dates, prices and CEU approvals come from each provider's public schedule and can change, so confirm with the provider before you register.

Common questions

How many CE hours do occupational therapists need in Tennessee?

24 credits, every 2 years (the two calendar years before your renewal year), including the required topics below.

How many CE hours do OTAs need in Tennessee?

24 credits, every 2 years (the two calendar years before your renewal year), including the required topics below.

When is the Tennessee OT license renewal deadline?

Your birth month, every 2 years.

Are any courses or topics required for OTs in Tennessee?

1 hour on the AOTA Code of Ethics or other OT-related ethics. 1 hour on the OT portions of the Tennessee OT and PT Practice Act and the board's OT rules (Chapter 1150-02). A 2-hour suicide prevention training from a board-approved provider, at least once every 4 years (it counts toward the 24).

Where can OTs take in-person courses in Tennessee?

62 in-person courses open to OTs are scheduled in Tennessee, in Memphis, Nashville, Franklin and Hendersonville. They're listed below with dates, prices and registration links.