5 Hrs. must have been obtained in the licensees speciality (audiology or SLP) 5 hrs.of the 10 hr. req. may regard either SLP or Audiology. --- Dual licensure: must obtain 20 hours annually w/those hours distributed equally among both professions.
Here's what you need to renew your Tennessee Physical Therapy license
The information below is a summary of the minimum requirements set forth by the Board of Physical Therapy. For a more detailed requirements breakdown, please see the board's site.
If you hold Physical Therapy licenses in multiple states, please make sure to check each state's requirements.
Tennessee : Audiologist (Continuing Education)
Total Hours Required:
10
Mandatory Hours:
0
Elective Hours:
0
Renewal Cycle in Months:
12
License Expiration Date:
Varies
Next Education Due Date:
Varies
Online Info
Online Limitations
If a written post- examination to evaluate material retention is provided, multi-media courses may be taken for CE credit.
Roster
No roster required
Governing Agency
Name:
Board of Physical Therapy
Phone:
6157413807
Fax:
Address:
710 James Robertson Parkway Nashville, TN 37243
Tennessee : Physical Therapists (Continuing Education)
Total Hours Required:
30
Mandatory Hours:
4
Elective Hours:
26
Renewal Cycle in Months:
24
License Expiration Date:
Varies
Next Education Due Date:
Varies
Online Info
Important Updates
Online CE Cap Removed / APTATN Approval Required
Effective December 29, 2025, Tennessee removed the previous 10-hour cap on online CE (online CE is now unlimited) but will only accept continuing education — including all Ethics and Jurisprudence coursework — approved by the Tennessee Chapter of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTATN). The 30-hour/24-month total and the 20-hour Class I minimum (with up to 10 hours of Class II) are unchanged.
Mandatory CE Topics
Ethics
Tennessee PTs must complete 2 hours of ethics every renewal period, approved by APTATN.
Approved course: Ethics, Laws, & Rules for Tennessee Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants, 4th Edition
Jurisprudence
Tennessee PTs must complete 2 hours of jurisprudence every renewal period, approved by APTATN. This is a separate 2-hour requirement from Ethics above — Elite's combined "Ethics, Laws, & Rules" course does not also satisfy this line.
Note: Tennessee's jurisprudence requirement is fulfilled through material provided directly by APTATN/the Board, not through an Elite course. Complete this requirement directly through APTATN.
Renewal CE Requirements
Class I / Class II Breakdown
Tennessee PTs must complete a minimum of 20 Class I hours, with a maximum of 10 Class II hours; all required hours may be completed using Class I courses.
Regulatory Disclaimer: This information is for general reference only. Requirements may change; confirm current CE requirements, course acceptance, and renewal deadlines directly with the applicable licensing board.
Online Limitations
Colibri Healthcare CE courses qualify as Class I and are approved by APTATN, meeting Tennessee's Class I requirements.
Roster
No roster required
Governing Agency
Name:
Board of Physical Therapy
Phone:
6157413807
Fax:
Address:
710 James Robertson Parkway Nashville, TN 37243
Tennessee : Physical Therapists and Physical Therapy Assistant (Continuing Education)
Total Hours Required:
30
Mandatory Hours:
4
Elective Hours:
26
Renewal Cycle in Months:
24
License Expiration Date:
Varies
Next Education Due Date:
Varies
Online Info
Mandatory
- 2-hours Jurisprudence
- 2-hours Ethics
Online Limitations
10 hours can be complete through home-study/online.
Webinars are considered live and do not count toward the home-study limit.
Webinars are considered live and do not count toward the home-study limit.
Roster
No roster required
Governing Agency
Name:
Board of Physical Therapy
Phone:
6157413807
Fax:
Address:
710 James Robertson Parkway Nashville, TN 37243
Tennessee : Physical Therapy Assistants (Continuing Education)
Total Hours Required:
30
Mandatory Hours:
4
Elective Hours:
26
Renewal Cycle in Months:
24
License Expiration Date:
Varies
Next Education Due Date:
Varies
Online Info
Important Updates
Online CE Cap Removed / APTATN Approval Required
Effective December 29, 2025, Tennessee removed the previous 10-hour cap on online CE (online CE is now unlimited) but will only accept continuing education — including all Ethics and Jurisprudence coursework — approved by the Tennessee Chapter of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTATN). The 30-hour/24-month total and the 20-hour Class I minimum (with up to 10 hours of Class II) are unchanged.
Mandatory CE Topics
Ethics
Tennessee PTAs must complete 2 hours of ethics every renewal period, approved by APTATN.
Approved course: Ethics, Laws, & Rules for Tennessee Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants, 4th Edition
Jurisprudence
Tennessee PTAs must complete 2 hours of jurisprudence every renewal period, approved by APTATN. This is a separate 2-hour requirement from Ethics above — Elite's combined "Ethics, Laws, & Rules" course does not also satisfy this line.
Note: Tennessee's jurisprudence requirement is fulfilled through material provided directly by APTATN/the Board, not through an Elite course. Complete this requirement directly through APTATN.
Renewal CE Requirements
Class I / Class II Breakdown
Tennessee PTAs must complete a minimum of 20 Class I hours, with a maximum of 10 Class II hours; all required hours may be completed using Class I courses.
Regulatory Disclaimer: This information is for general reference only. Requirements may change; confirm current CE requirements, course acceptance, and renewal deadlines directly with the applicable licensing board.
Online Limitations
10 hours can be complete through home-study/online. Webinars are considered live and do not count toward the home-study limit. Colibri Healthcare CE courses qualify as Class I and are approved by APTATN, meeting Tennessee's Class I requirements.
Roster
No roster required
Governing Agency
Name:
Board of Physical Therapy
Phone:
6157413807
Fax:
Address:
710 James Robertson Parkway Nashville, TN 37243
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Other facts and insights about completing your CE
Note: This license renewal information is provided as a convenience only and is subject to change at any time. It's ultimately the responsibility of the licensee to be sure that he or she is meeting all requirements for each license and corresponding renewal period.