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Tennessee Occupational Therapy

We've combined the Tennessee laws, board rules, and statements to create a clear guide on the rules that must be followed by OTs and OTAs.  Members have full access to the material and can also contact us with questions regarding any billing or compliance issue, please consider joining today if you need assistance.

Definitions

Scope of Practice

    • How is occupational therapy defined in Tennessee?
    • What is included in the practice of occupational therapy?
    • Occupational therapy services
    • Occupational therapy settings
    • What is specifically excluded from the practice?
    • Are there any special trainings or requirements?

Electrical Stimulation

Thermal Agents

Referrals and Direct Access

  • Tennessee is a direct access state for OT.

Supervision and Delegation

Assistants 

Aides



Board Policies

Continuing Education

    • How many continuing education hours are required during a reporting period?
    • Can CE credits be carried over into the next reporting period?
    • Are there any specific courses that must be taken?
    • What types of activities can be used for the continuing education requirements?
    • What type of approval is needed for the courses?
    • What are the reporting requirements?
    • Waivers and audits 

Students and Graduate Practice

Out-of-State OTs and OTA

Limited Permits


Reciprocity

Advertising

Unprofessional Conduct





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