Tennessee Board Of Podiatric Medical Examiners
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Nashville, TN 37243
Orthotist, Prosthetist, Pedorthists
Chapter 1155-04 General Rules Governing Orthotists, Prosthetists, and Pedorthists
Each licensed orthotist, prosthetist and pedorthist must annually complete fifteen (15) hours of continuing education in courses applicable to his/her profession. At least six (6) hours of the continuing education each year must be obtained by each licensee from providers in the State of Tennessee. Effective January 8, 2025, no more than seven (7) hours (previously five hours) of the annual requirement shall be completed by any of the means listed in Rule 1155-02-.12 (1) (d): The Internet, Closed circuit television, Satellite broadcast, correspondence courses, Videotapes, CD-ROM, DVD, Teleconferencing, Videoconferencing or Distance Learning.
A person who is licensed in more than one (1) profession under these rules shall annually complete a total of twenty (20) hours of continuing education.
Of the twenty (20) hours required by subparagraph (a), six (6) hours shall be subjects pertaining to each profession in which he/she is licensed. For example, a person who is licensed as an orthotist and as a prosthetist is required to complete six (6) hours pertaining to orthotics and six (6) hours pertaining to prosthetics. The remaining eight (8) hours required could pertain to either orthotics or prosthetics.
Acceptable continuing education shall consist of courses provided, approved, or sponsored by: The American Board for Certification in Orthotics and Prosthetics, Inc.; The Board for Orthotist/Prosthetist Certification; The Board for Certification in Pedorthics; The Pedorthic Footwear Association; Tennessee Orthotic and Prosthetic Facilities, Inc.; The Tennessee Podiatric Medical Association; and any other entity whose education programs have been approved by the Board.
Call 615-741-5735 local or 1-800-778-4123 nationwide
[email protected]
665 Mainstream Drive, 2nd Floor
Nashville, TN 37243
Orthotist, Prosthetist, Pedorthists
Chapter 1155-04 General Rules Governing Orthotists, Prosthetists, and Pedorthists
Each licensed orthotist, prosthetist and pedorthist must annually complete fifteen (15) hours of continuing education in courses applicable to his/her profession. At least six (6) hours of the continuing education each year must be obtained by each licensee from providers in the State of Tennessee. Effective January 8, 2025, no more than seven (7) hours (previously five hours) of the annual requirement shall be completed by any of the means listed in Rule 1155-02-.12 (1) (d): The Internet, Closed circuit television, Satellite broadcast, correspondence courses, Videotapes, CD-ROM, DVD, Teleconferencing, Videoconferencing or Distance Learning.
A person who is licensed in more than one (1) profession under these rules shall annually complete a total of twenty (20) hours of continuing education.
Of the twenty (20) hours required by subparagraph (a), six (6) hours shall be subjects pertaining to each profession in which he/she is licensed. For example, a person who is licensed as an orthotist and as a prosthetist is required to complete six (6) hours pertaining to orthotics and six (6) hours pertaining to prosthetics. The remaining eight (8) hours required could pertain to either orthotics or prosthetics.
Acceptable continuing education shall consist of courses provided, approved, or sponsored by: The American Board for Certification in Orthotics and Prosthetics, Inc.; The Board for Orthotist/Prosthetist Certification; The Board for Certification in Pedorthics; The Pedorthic Footwear Association; Tennessee Orthotic and Prosthetic Facilities, Inc.; The Tennessee Podiatric Medical Association; and any other entity whose education programs have been approved by the Board.
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