Rules & Regulations of the State of Tennessee Title 1150 - TN Boards of Occupational and Physical Therapy
Here’s a detailed overview of Tennessee Rules & Regulations, Title 1150 — covering both physical and occupational therapy boards:
📘 Title 1150 Overview
Title 1150 comprises two rule chapters:
Chapter 1150‑01 – Physical Therapy
Chapter 1150‑02 – Occupational Therapy (law.cornell.edu)
Chapter 1150‑01 – Physical Therapy
§ 1150‑01‑.01 Definitions (terms used throughout) (casetext.com)
Scope & Supervision (§ .02) – Defines what PTs/PTAs can do and supervision rules
Continuing Competence (§ .12)
PTs: 30 hrs every 24 months (20 hrs Class I + up to 10 hrs Class II)
PTAs: 20 hrs every 24 months (10 hrs Class I + up to 10 hrs Class II)
4 hrs ethics/jurisprudence required every other cycle
Specifies accepted Class I/II activities, documentation, and audit process (law.cornell.edu)
Advertising (§ .13) – Regulates promotional content, fee disclosures, disclaimers, and prohibits misleading ads
Chapter 1150‑02 – Occupational Therapy
§ 1150‑02‑.01 Definitions
§ 1150‑02‑.02 Scope of Practice
§ .03–.08 Licensure – Requirements, application, fees, exam criteria
§ .09 Renewal and .11 Retirement/Reactivation
§ .10 Supervision rules
§ .12 Continued Competence
§ .13 Advertising regulations
§ .14 Limited Permits
§ .15 Discipline & Penalties
§ .18 Client Records Release
§ .20 Consumer Right-to-Know
§ .21 Dry Needling (limited to upper limb) (law.cornell.edu)
🔍 Key Details & Recent Updates
The most recent updates include:
Occupational Therapy Chapter revised March 19, 2023 (new § .21 on dry needling) (law.cornell.edu)
Physical Therapy rules (including definitions, competence, advertising) are current through April 10, 2024
✅ How to Access the Rules
You can view the full text and latest versions via Tennessee Secretary of State’s “Rules & Regulations” site:
Physical Therapy: 1150‑01
Occupational Therapy: 1150‑02 (publications.tnsosfiles.com)
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