Tennessee license renewal and CE requirements
Renewal cycle, continuing education hours, and mandated topics for each healthcare license type in Tennessee, read from the state board and dated. 5 of 27 license types are verified so far.
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Requirements by license type
Units differ by profession: contact hours, CME credits, and CEUs are not interchangeable.
| License | Renewal | CE per cycle | Mandated topics | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Licensed Practical Nurse | Two-year | None | None listed | September 7, 2026 |
| Registered Nurse | Two-year | None | None listed | September 7, 2026 |
| Pharmacist | Two-year | 30 contact hours | Educational training on the prescribing of hormonal contraceptives | September 10, 2026 |
| Physical Therapist | Two-year | 30 contact hours | Ethics and jurisprudence education courses | September 7, 2026 |
| Physical Therapist Assistant | Two-year | 30 contact hours | Ethics and jurisprudence courses | September 8, 2026 |
Coming soon for Tennessee
These license types are coming soon. We publish a combination only after reading the board's own rule, so nothing is estimated here.
- Physician (MD)
- Osteopathic Physician (DO)
- Nurse Practitioner
- Physician Assistant
- Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
- Certified Nurse-Midwife
- Occupational Therapist
- Occupational Therapy Assistant
- Speech-Language Pathologist
- Respiratory Therapist
- Psychologist
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
- Licensed Professional Counselor
- Radiologic Technologist
- Registered Dietitian
- Dentist
- Dental Hygienist
- Optometrist
- Chiropractor
- Podiatrist
- Paramedic
Read from state board pages, statutes, and administrative rules. Requirements change through legislative sessions, so confirm with the board before relying on them. Spot something out of date? Tell us and we will fix it.