Tennessee

OnlineCE is dedicated to providing high-quality, online continuing education courses for professionals in the fields of physical therapy, occupational therapy, massage therapy, and athletic training. It is our mission to offer courses that meet the various standards set by the state and national agencies associated with each profession. Though we strive to keep this information up-to-date and accurate, we recommend that you verify all requirements with your state board.

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ATHLETIC TRAINERS

State Requirements

Must maintain current certification with the BOC that includes completing 50 hours of CE every 2 years

BOC Requirements

50 hours of continuing education every 2 years.
The BOC accepts 50 hours of OnlineCE.com courses. OnlineCE.com is a BOC Approved Provider #P3289

Continuing Education Requirements of The Board of Certification

The National Athletic Trainer’s Association Board of Certification (BOC) is the national governing body responsible for credentialing Athletic Trainers (AT). To maintain current AT certification, individuals must meet BOC continuing education (CE) requirements. A total of fifty (50) hours of CE is required every two (2) years. Athletic Trainers can earn 50 hours of CE through Category A, or courses provided by BOC Approved Providers. Although CEUs are no longer awarded for emergency cardiac care (ECC) certification, ATs need to be current with the ECC requirements throughout the reporting period.

State of Tennessee Athletic Trainer Continuing Education Requirements

Tennessee Athletic Trainer Continuing Education requirements posted on this page are based upon the most up to date information available. Tennessee Athletic Trainer continuing education requirements are subject to change and therefore, Tennessee Athletic Trainer licensees are ultimately responsible for being up to date with the Tennessee Athletic Trainer continuing education requirements.

Continuing education courses offered on OnlineCE.com provide Online CEU for Tennessee Athletic Trainer . The online courses enhance the knowledge base of the Tennessee Athletic Trainer. Free 1 hour of online continuing education course for new Tennessee Athletic Trainers who register with www.OnlineCE.com

MASSAGE THERAPISTS

State Requirements

24 hours of CE biennially, due on December 31st of each even numbered year (Tennessee Accepts 8 hours of Massage Therapy online courses)
2 hours of Board Approved CE pertaining to Tennessee statutes and rules concerning massage therapists and establishments;
Two (2) of the 25 hour requirement shall pertain to the management of practicing massage therapy, professional ethics or substance abuse

NCBTMB Requirements

24 Hours of CE’s
3 CE Hours must be in Ethics – Every two years

State of Tennessee Continuing Education Requirements

Delaware Continuing Education requirements posted on this page are based upon the most up to date information available. Delaware continuing education requirements are subject to change and therefore, Delaware Massage Therapy licensee’s are ultimately responsible for being up to date with the Delaware continuing education requirements.

Continuing education courses offered on OnlineCE.com provide Online CEU for Delaware Massage Therapists (MT). The online courses enhance the knowledge bases of Massage Therapists to enhance clinical therapy practice. Free 1 hour NCBTMB approved online home study CE credit course for new Delaware Massage Therapy registered users at www.OnlineCE.com

The National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB) is the national governing body responsible for credentialing Massage Therapists. Massage Therapists must renew their board certification every 2 years. During that 2-year period, Massage Therapists are required to complete 24 hours of continuing education. Twenty-one (21) hours of CE must be from Approved Providers and three (3) of the 24 hours must be in Ethics. Candidates must also pass a criminal background check (performed by NCBTMB). There is a limit of 4 hours allowed in self-care coursework.

The BOC sets the national standards for certification and through our list of BOC Approved Providers, we offer tools to maintain your continuing education (CE). CE requirements are intended to promote continued competence, development of current knowledge and skills and enhancement of professional skills and judgment. They must focus on increasing knowledge, skills and abilities related to the practice of athletic training. CE programs must also be intended for credentialed health care providers and wellness professionals.

Occupational Therapist

State Requirements

24 hours of CE due biennially (Tennessee Accepts 12 hours of online courses)
12 hours must be directly related to delivery of OT services
Requires 1 hour of ethics
Requires 1 hour of TN Rules and Laws
Note: 2 hours of online credit = 1 credit
Tennessee Automatically Accepts CE from AOTA Approved Providers

NBCOT Requirements

36 Hours of CE – Every 3 years. The NBCOT accepts 36 hours of OnlineCE courses
OnlineCE is an approved provider of the AOTA # 4023

Continuing Education Requirements for Certified Hand Therapists:

The Hand Therapy Certification Commission (HTCC) is the governing body that is responsible for credentialing certified hand therapists (CHT). In order to maintain the CHT credential, a CHT must accumulate a minimum of 80 contact hours of professional development activities during their five-year accrual period. Professional development hours may be earned in seven different categories. OnlineCE.com offers courses in 3 Categories: A, B and C.

Category A – Formal Courses in Upper Extremity Therapy, 3 hours or more in length. All 80 hours can be earned in this category. HTCC Accepts OnlineCE courses.

Category B – Informal Courses in Upper Extremity Therapy, less than 3 hours in length. Maximum accepted: 30 hours per 5-year accrual cycle. HTCC Accepts OnlineCE courses.

Category C – Formal Courses with General Clinical OT or PT content. Maximum accepted: 20 hours per 5-year accrual cycle. HTCC Accepts OnlineCE courses.

Continuing Education Requirements by NBCOT

The National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) is the national governing body responsible for credentialing Occupational Therapists (OTR) and Occupational Therapy Assistants (OTA). In order to maintain current certification as an OTR or OTA, therapists must meet all NBCOT continuing education (CE) requirements. A total of thirty-six (36) professional development units during a three year cycle are required. A maximum of 36 hours can be obtained through OnlineCE.com Online Continuing Education Courses.

State of Tennessee Continuing Education Requirements

Tennessee Continuing Education requirements posted on this page are based upon the most up to date information available. Tennessee continuing education requirements are subject to change and therefore, Tennessee OT/OTA licensee’s are ultimately responsible for being up to date with the Tennessee continuing education requirements.

Continuing education courses offered on OnlineCE.com provide Online CEU for Tennessee Occupational Therapists (OT) and Tennessee Occupational Therapy Assistants (OTA). The online courses enhance the knowledge bases of OT/OTA to enhance clinical therapy practice. Free 1 hour AOTA approved online home study CE credit course for new Tennessee Occupational Therapy and Occupational Therapy Assistant registered users at www.OnlineCE.com

OnlineCE is an AOTA-Approved provider of continuing education. As such, OnlineCE is committed to providing high quality and relevant education for occupational therapy practitioners. Please note that, while OnlineCE is AOTA Approved, the AOTA does not endorse specific course content, products, or clinical procedures.

Occupational therapy assistants

State Requirements

24 hours of CE biennially (Tennessee Accepts 12 hours of online courses)
12 hours must be directly related to delivery of OT services
Requires 1 hour of ethics
Requires 1 hour of TN Rules and Laws
2 hours of online credit = 1 credit

NBCOT Requirements

36 hours of continuing education every 3 years.
The NBCOT accepts 36 hours of OnlineCE courses. OnlineCE is an approved provider of the AOTA # 4023

Continuing Education Requirements by NBCOT

The National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) is the national governing body responsible for credentialing Occupational Therapists (OTR) and Occupational Therapy Assistants (OTA). In order to maintain current certification as an OTR or OTA, therapists must meet all NBCOT continuing education (CE) requirements. A total of thirty-six (36) professional development units during a three year cycle are required. A maximum of 36 hours can be obtained through OnlineCE.com Online Continuing Education Courses.

State of Tennessee Continuing Education Requirements

Tennessee Continuing Education requirements posted on this page are based upon the most up to date information available. Tennessee continuing education requirements are subject to change and therefore, Tennessee OT/OTA licensee’s are ultimately responsible for being up to date with the Tennessee continuing education requirements.

Continuing education courses offered on OnlineCE.com provide Online CEU for Tennessee Occupational Therapists (OT) and Tennessee Occupational Therapy Assistants (OTA). The online courses enhance the knowledge bases of OT/OTA to enhance clinical therapy practice. Free 1 hour AOTA approved online home study CE credit course for new Tennessee Occupational Therapy and Occupational Therapy Assistant registered users at www.OnlineCE.com

OnlineCE is an AOTA-Approved provider of continuing education. As such, OnlineCE is committed to providing high quality and relevant education for occupational therapy practitioners. Please note that, while OnlineCE is AOTA Approved, the AOTA does not endorse specific course content, products, or clinical procedures.

Physical Therapist

State Requirements

30 hours of CE biennially (Tennessee Accepts 10 hours of online courses)
At least 20 hours of the 30-hour requirement must be from Category I activities, and up to 10 hours of the 30-hour requirement may be from Class II activities.
Four (4) of the required hours must consist of ethics and jurisprudence courses which are a minimum of two (2) hours each in duration and must be Category 1 continuing competence.
OnlineCE are Class/Category I CE.
Do not take OnlineCe.com ethics courses at this time for license renewal.

Continuing Education Requirements for Certified Hand Therapists:

The Hand Therapy Certification Commission (HTCC) is the governing body that is responsible for credentialing certified hand therapists (CHT). In order to maintain the CHT credential, a CHT must accumulate a minimum of 80 contact hours of professional development activities during their five-year accrual period. Professional development hours may be earned in seven different categories. OnlineCE.com offers courses in 3 Categories: A, B and C.

Category A – Formal Courses in Upper Extremity Therapy, 3 hours or more in length. All 80 hours can be earned in this category.

Category B – Informal Courses in Upper Extremity Therapy, less than 3 hours in length. Maximum accepted: 30 hours per 5-year accrual cycle.

Category C – Formal Courses with General Clinical OT or PT content. Maximum accepted: 20 hours per 5-year accrual cycle.

State of Tennessee Continuing Education Requirements

Tennessee Continuing Education requirements posted on this page are based upon the most up to date information available. Tennessee continuing education requirements are subject to change and therefore, Tennessee PT/PTA licensee’s are ultimately responsible for being up to date with the Tennessee continuing education requirements.

Continuing education courses offered on OnlineCE.com provide Online CEU for Tennessee Physical Therapists (PT) and Tennessee Physical Therapy Assistants (PTA). The online courses enhance the knowledge bases of PT/PTA to enhance clinical therapy practice. Free 1 hour online home study CE credit course for new Tennessee Physical Therapy and Physical Therapy Assistant registered users at www.OnlineCE.com

physical therapy assistants

State Requirements

30 hours of CE biennially (Tennessee Accepts 10 hours of online courses)
At least 20 hours of the 30-hour requirement must be from Category I activities, and up to 10 hours of the 30-hour requirement may be from Class II activities.
Four (4) of the required hours must consist of ethics and jurisprudence courses which are a minimum of two (2) hours each in duration and must be Category 1 continuing competence.
OnlineCE are Class/Category I CE.

State of Tennessee Continuing Education Requirements

Tennessee Continuing Education requirements posted on this page are based upon the most up to date information available. Tennessee continuing education requirements are subject to change and therefore, Tennessee PT/PTA licensee’s are ultimately responsible for being up to date with the Tennessee continuing education requirements.

Continuing education courses offered on OnlineCE.com provide Online CEU for Tennessee Physical Therapists (PT) and Tennessee Physical Therapy Assistants (PTA). The online courses enhance the knowledge bases of PT/PTA to enhance clinical therapy practice. Free 1 hour online home study CE credit course for new Tennessee Physical Therapy and Physical Therapy Assistant registered users at www.OnlineCE.com

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ATHLETIC TRAINERS

State Requirements

BOC Requirements

Continuing Education Requirements of The Board of Certification

State of Tennessee Athletic Trainer Continuing Education Requirements

MASSAGE THERAPISTS

State Requirements

NCBTMB Requirements

State of Tennessee Continuing Education Requirements

Occupational Therapist

State Requirements

NBCOT Requirements

Continuing Education Requirements for Certified Hand Therapists:

Continuing Education Requirements by NBCOT

State of Tennessee Continuing Education Requirements

Occupational therapy assistants

State Requirements

NBCOT Requirements

Continuing Education Requirements by NBCOT

State of Tennessee Continuing Education Requirements

Physical Therapist

State Requirements

Continuing Education Requirements for Certified Hand Therapists:

State of Tennessee Continuing Education Requirements

physical therapy assistants

State Requirements

State of Tennessee Continuing Education Requirements

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