Tennessee OT Licensure: What You Need to Know About Applying & Renewing

Speaker: Noranda M. French

Noranda M. French serves as Regulatory Administrative Director 2 for Unit 2 within the Tennessee Department of Health’s Division of Health Related Boards. Unit 2 oversees the Athletic Trainers, Chiropractic Examiners, Massage Therapy, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Reflexology boards.

Ms. French has 15 years of experience in state government, including nine years with the Tennessee Department of Health. She has served as Director of Unit 2 since late 2018.

Course Description:

Navigating the requirements for obtaining and maintaining a Tennessee occupational therapy license can be challenging, particularly for new graduates, practitioners relocating to Tennessee, and current licensees who want to ensure they remain compliant with state requirements. This webinar will provide a practical overview of the requirements and procedures for initial licensure and license renewal for occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants in Tennessee.

The webinar will provide an overview of the licensure process, required documentation, application procedures, renewal requirements, and common considerations for maintaining an active license. Participants will have the opportunity to hear directly from the Department of Health administrator responsible for the unit that oversees the Tennessee Board of Occupational Therapy.

This course is offered for CE credit only when completed as a live online training. A recording will be available to TNOTA members afterward, but CE credit will not be awarded for viewing the recording.

Course Objectives:

At the conclusion of this webinar, participants will be able to:

1. Identify the primary requirements and documentation needed to apply for initial Tennessee licensure as an occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant.
2. Describe the steps and procedures for completing and submitting an initial licensure application and renewing an existing Tennessee occupational therapy license.
3. Recognize key requirements and responsibilities associated with maintaining an active Tennessee occupational therapy license, including renewal and continued compliance obligations.

1.0 Contact Hours; Free for members and non-members