Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-12-121 — TN Code / Title 63 / Chapter 12 / Section 63-12-121
Renewal of license - Disposition of fines and fees - Expenses - Retirement
Status: in_force

(a) All persons who are now or may hereafter be licensed to practice veterinary medicine in this state shall renew such license as follows: (1) Each year, the secretary-treasurer of the board shall mail an application for renewal of license to every person holding a valid current license; (2) The applicant shall fill in the application and return it to the secretary-treasurer of the board; (3) The applicant shall furnish the board such evidence as it may require of having complied with provisions pursuant to this chapter relating to the annual educational program; (4) The annual renewal fee shall be set by the board and shall be paid at the time the application for renewal of license is filed; (5) If any holder of a license fails to renew the license within sixty (60) days after registration becomes due, as provided in this section, the license or certificate of such person shall be automatically revoked at the expiration of the sixty (60) days after the registration was required, without further notice or hearing unless requested; (6) However, during any war or national emergency, the holder of a license on active duty with the armed services shall not be required to renew the license until January 1 of the year following the date of the holder's release from such active duty; and (7) The acceptance of any fee by the board shall not in any way affect the board's powers or duties with respect to the revocation, suspension or refusal to grant any license. (b) All fines for offenses for the violation of this chapter shall be paid over to the board and shall become a part of the receipts of the board. All money received by the board shall be paid into the state treasury and become a part of the general fund of the state. The budget director shall make such allotments out of the general fund as the budget director may deem proper for the necessary expenses of the board, and no expenditure shall be made by the board unless and until such allotment has been made by the budget director. Such allotments shall be disbursed under the general budgetary laws of this state. (c) Any person licensed to practice veterinary medicine who has retired or may hereafter retire from such practice in this state shall not be made to register as required by this chapter if such person shall file with this board an affidavit on a form to be furnished by the board, which affidavit shall state the date on which such person retired from such practice and such other facts as tend to verify such retirement as the board shall deem necessary. If such person thereafter reengages in the practice of veterinary medicine in this state, such person shall apply for registration with the board as provided by this chapter and shall meet continuing education requirements as set by the board. (d) (1) Notwithstanding any provision of this chapter to the contrary, the division, with the approval of the commissioner, shall establish a system of license renewals at alternative intervals that will allow for the distribution of the license workload as uniformly as is practicable throughout the calendar year. Licenses issued under the alternative method are valid for twenty-four (24) months and shall expire on the last day of the last month of the license period. However, during a transition period, or at any time thereafter when the board shall determine that the volume of work for any given interval is unduly burdensome or costly, either the licenses or renewals, or both of them, may be issued for terms of not less than six (6) months nor more than eighteen (18) months. The fee imposed for any license under the alternative interval method for a period of other than twenty-four (24) months shall be proportionate to the annual fee and modified in no other manner, except that the proportional fee shall be rounded off to the nearest quarter of a dollar (25¢). (2) No renewal application will be accepted after the last day of the month following the license expiration date under the alternative method authorized in this subsection (d). Acts 1967, ch. 80, § 21; impl. am. Acts 1978, ch. 934, §§ 22, 36; T.C.A., § 63-1221; Acts 1983, ch. 57, § 12; 1988, ch. 752, § 3; 1989, ch. 360, §§ 39-42; 1989, ch. 523, § 212.
(a) All persons who are now or may hereafter be licensed to practice veterinary medicine in this state shall renew such license as follows: (1) Each year, the secretary-treasurer of the board shall mail an application for renewal of license to every person holding a valid current license; (2) The applicant shall fill in the application and return it to the secretary-treasurer of the board; (3) The applicant shall furnish the board such evidence as it may require of having complied with provisions pursuant to this chapter relating to the annual educational program; (4) The annual renewal fee shall be set by the board and shall be paid at the time the application for renewal of license is filed; (5) If any holder of a license fails to renew the license within sixty (60) days after registration becomes due, as provided in this section, the license or certificate of such person shall be automatically revoked at the expiration of the sixty (60) days after the registration was required, without further notice or hearing unless requested; (6) However, during any war or national emergency, the holder of a license on active duty with the armed services shall not be required to renew the license until January 1 of the year following the date of the holder's release from such active duty; and (7) The acceptance of any fee by the board shall not in any way affect the board's powers or duties with respect to the revocation, suspension or refusal to grant any license.
(1) Each year, the secretary-treasurer of the board shall mail an application for renewal of license to every person holding a valid current license;
(2) The applicant shall fill in the application and return it to the secretary-treasurer of the board;
(3) The applicant shall furnish the board such evidence as it may require of having complied with provisions pursuant to this chapter relating to the annual educational program;
(4) The annual renewal fee shall be set by the board and shall be paid at the time the application for renewal of license is filed;
(5) If any holder of a license fails to renew the license within sixty (60) days after registration becomes due, as provided in this section, the license or certificate of such person shall be automatically revoked at the expiration of the sixty (60) days after the registration was required, without further notice or hearing unless requested;
(6) However, during any war or national emergency, the holder of a license on active duty with the armed services shall not be required to renew the license until January 1 of the year following the date of the holder's release from such active duty; and
(7) The acceptance of any fee by the board shall not in any way affect the board's powers or duties with respect to the revocation, suspension or refusal to grant any license.
(b) All fines for offenses for the violation of this chapter shall be paid over to the board and shall become a part of the receipts of the board. All money received by the board shall be paid into the state treasury and become a part of the general fund of the state. The budget director shall make such allotments out of the general fund as the budget director may deem proper for the necessary expenses of the board, and no expenditure shall be made by the board unless and until such allotment has been made by the budget director. Such allotments shall be disbursed under the general budgetary laws of this state.
(c) Any person licensed to practice veterinary medicine who has retired or may hereafter retire from such practice in this state shall not be made to register as required by this chapter if such person shall file with this board an affidavit on a form to be furnished by the board, which affidavit shall state the date on which such person retired from such practice and such other facts as tend to verify such retirement as the board shall deem necessary. If such person thereafter reengages in the practice of veterinary medicine in this state, such person shall apply for registration with the board as provided by this chapter and shall meet continuing education requirements as set by the board.
(d) (1) Notwithstanding any provision of this chapter to the contrary, the division, with the approval of the commissioner, shall establish a system of license renewals at alternative intervals that will allow for the distribution of the license workload as uniformly as is practicable throughout the calendar year. Licenses issued under the alternative method are valid for twenty-four (24) months and shall expire on the last day of the last month of the license period. However, during a transition period, or at any time thereafter when the board shall determine that the volume of work for any given interval is unduly burdensome or costly, either the licenses or renewals, or both of them, may be issued for terms of not less than six (6) months nor more than eighteen (18) months. The fee imposed for any license under the alternative interval method for a period of other than twenty-four (24) months shall be proportionate to the annual fee and modified in no other manner, except that the proportional fee shall be rounded off to the nearest quarter of a dollar (25¢). (2) No renewal application will be accepted after the last day of the month following the license expiration date under the alternative method authorized in this subsection (d).
(1) Notwithstanding any provision of this chapter to the contrary, the division, with the approval of the commissioner, shall establish a system of license renewals at alternative intervals that will allow for the distribution of the license workload as uniformly as is practicable throughout the calendar year. Licenses issued under the alternative method are valid for twenty-four (24) months and shall expire on the last day of the last month of the license period. However, during a transition period, or at any time thereafter when the board shall determine that the volume of work for any given interval is unduly burdensome or costly, either the licenses or renewals, or both of them, may be issued for terms of not less than six (6) months nor more than eighteen (18) months. The fee imposed for any license under the alternative interval method for a period of other than twenty-four (24) months shall be proportionate to the annual fee and modified in no other manner, except that the proportional fee shall be rounded off to the nearest quarter of a dollar (25¢).
(2) No renewal application will be accepted after the last day of the month following the license expiration date under the alternative method authorized in this subsection (d).
Acts 1967, ch. 80, § 21; impl. am. Acts 1978, ch. 934, §§ 22, 36; T.C.A., § 63-1221; Acts 1983, ch. 57, § 12; 1988, ch. 752, § 3; 1989, ch. 360, §§ 39-42; 1989, ch. 523, § 212.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-25-205 — TN Code / Title 63 / Chapter 25 / Section 63-25-205
[Effective 1/1/2026] Obtaining a new home state license based on a compact privilege
Status: in_force

(a) A licensee may hold a home state license, which allows for a compact privilege in other member states, in only one (1) member state at a time. (b) If a licensee changes home state by moving between two (2) member states: (1) The licensee shall file an application for obtaining a new home state license based on a compact privilege, pay all applicable fees, and notify the current and new home state in accordance with the rules of the compact commission; (2) Upon receipt of an application for obtaining a new home state license by virtue of a compact privilege, the new home state shall verify that the licensee meets the criteria in § 63-25-204 via the data system, and require that the licensee complete the following: (A) Federal bureau of investigation fingerprint-based criminal history record information check; (B) Any other criminal history record information required by the new home state; and (C) Any jurisprudence requirements of the new home state; (3) The former home state shall convert the former home state license into a compact privilege once the new home state has activated the new home state license in accordance with applicable rules adopted by the compact commission; (4) Notwithstanding any other provision of this compact, if the licensee cannot meet the criteria in § 63-25-204 , the new home state may apply its requirements for issuing a new single state license; and (5) The licensee shall pay all applicable fees to the new home state in order to be issued a new home state license. (c) If a licensee changes their state of residence by moving from a member state to a non-member state, or from a non-member state to a member state, the state criteria shall apply for issuance of a single state license in the new state. (d) Nothing in this compact shall interfere with a licensee's ability to hold a single state license in multiple states; however, for the purposes of this compact, a licensee shall have only one (1) home state license. (e) Nothing in this compact shall affect the requirements established by a member state for the issuance of a single state license. Added by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 1025,s 1, eff. 1/1/2026.
(a) A licensee may hold a home state license, which allows for a compact privilege in other member states, in only one (1) member state at a time.
(b) If a licensee changes home state by moving between two (2) member states: (1) The licensee shall file an application for obtaining a new home state license based on a compact privilege, pay all applicable fees, and notify the current and new home state in accordance with the rules of the compact commission; (2) Upon receipt of an application for obtaining a new home state license by virtue of a compact privilege, the new home state shall verify that the licensee meets the criteria in § 63-25-204 via the data system, and require that the licensee complete the following: (A) Federal bureau of investigation fingerprint-based criminal history record information check; (B) Any other criminal history record information required by the new home state; and (C) Any jurisprudence requirements of the new home state; (3) The former home state shall convert the former home state license into a compact privilege once the new home state has activated the new home state license in accordance with applicable rules adopted by the compact commission; (4) Notwithstanding any other provision of this compact, if the licensee cannot meet the criteria in § 63-25-204 , the new home state may apply its requirements for issuing a new single state license; and (5) The licensee shall pay all applicable fees to the new home state in order to be issued a new home state license.
(1) The licensee shall file an application for obtaining a new home state license based on a compact privilege, pay all applicable fees, and notify the current and new home state in accordance with the rules of the compact commission;
(2) Upon receipt of an application for obtaining a new home state license by virtue of a compact privilege, the new home state shall verify that the licensee meets the criteria in § 63-25-204 via the data system, and require that the licensee complete the following: (A) Federal bureau of investigation fingerprint-based criminal history record information check; (B) Any other criminal history record information required by the new home state; and (C) Any jurisprudence requirements of the new home state;
(A) Federal bureau of investigation fingerprint-based criminal history record information check;
(B) Any other criminal history record information required by the new home state; and
(C) Any jurisprudence requirements of the new home state;
(3) The former home state shall convert the former home state license into a compact privilege once the new home state has activated the new home state license in accordance with applicable rules adopted by the compact commission;
(4) Notwithstanding any other provision of this compact, if the licensee cannot meet the criteria in § 63-25-204 , the new home state may apply its requirements for issuing a new single state license; and
(5) The licensee shall pay all applicable fees to the new home state in order to be issued a new home state license.
(c) If a licensee changes their state of residence by moving from a member state to a non-member state, or from a non-member state to a member state, the state criteria shall apply for issuance of a single state license in the new state.
(d) Nothing in this compact shall interfere with a licensee's ability to hold a single state license in multiple states; however, for the purposes of this compact, a licensee shall have only one (1) home state license.
(e) Nothing in this compact shall affect the requirements established by a member state for the issuance of a single state license.
Added by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 1025,s 1, eff. 1/1/2026.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-1-314 — TN Code / Title 63 / Chapter 1 / Section 63-1-314
Reporting on prescription drug abuse and pain management clinics
Status: in_force

The commissioner of health and each appropriate occupational professional licensing board governing licensees who may legally prescribe or dispense controlled substances shall prepare a comprehensive report on actions relative to prescription drug abuse and pain management clinics to the general assembly no later than January 31 for actions in the prior calendar year. This report shall summarize the number of complaints received, frequent findings, and actions taken. Added by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 430,s 14, eff. 5/16/2013.
The commissioner of health and each appropriate occupational professional licensing board governing licensees who may legally prescribe or dispense controlled substances shall prepare a comprehensive report on actions relative to prescription drug abuse and pain management clinics to the general assembly no later than January 31 for actions in the prior calendar year. This report shall summarize the number of complaints received, frequent findings, and actions taken.
Added by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 430,s 14, eff. 5/16/2013.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-26-123 — TN Code / Title 63 / Chapter 26 / Section 63-26-123
Grounds for suspending, revoking or denying a license
Status: in_force

(a) The commissioner has the authority to suspend, revoke or otherwise deny a license whenever a licensee is found guilty of any of the following acts or offenses: (1) Fraud in procuring a license; (2) Conviction of a felony; (3) Habitual intoxication or addiction to the use of narcotic drugs or controlled substances or controlled substance analogues; (4) Immoral, unprofessional, unethical or dishonorable conduct; or (5) Professional connection or association with any person, firm or corporation in any manner in an effort to avoid and circumvent this chapter, or lending one's name to another for the illegal practice of electrology by such person. (b) An action taken under this section shall be subject to the applicable provisions of the Fresh Start Act that are compiled in chapter 1, part 1 of this title. Amended by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 745, s 40, eff. 7/1/2018. Acts 1988, ch. 896, § 25; 1993, ch. 342, § 1; T.C.A., §62-34-223; Acts 2009 , ch. 456, §32; 2012 , ch. 848, § 82.
(a) The commissioner has the authority to suspend, revoke or otherwise deny a license whenever a licensee is found guilty of any of the following acts or offenses: (1) Fraud in procuring a license; (2) Conviction of a felony; (3) Habitual intoxication or addiction to the use of narcotic drugs or controlled substances or controlled substance analogues; (4) Immoral, unprofessional, unethical or dishonorable conduct; or (5) Professional connection or association with any person, firm or corporation in any manner in an effort to avoid and circumvent this chapter, or lending one's name to another for the illegal practice of electrology by such person.
(1) Fraud in procuring a license;
(2) Conviction of a felony;
(3) Habitual intoxication or addiction to the use of narcotic drugs or controlled substances or controlled substance analogues;
(4) Immoral, unprofessional, unethical or dishonorable conduct; or
(5) Professional connection or association with any person, firm or corporation in any manner in an effort to avoid and circumvent this chapter, or lending one's name to another for the illegal practice of electrology by such person.
(b) An action taken under this section shall be subject to the applicable provisions of the Fresh Start Act that are compiled in chapter 1, part 1 of this title.
Amended by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 745, s 40, eff. 7/1/2018.
Acts 1988, ch. 896, § 25; 1993, ch. 342, § 1; T.C.A., §62-34-223; Acts 2009 , ch. 456, §32; 2012 , ch. 848, § 82.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-19-206 — TN Code / Title 63 / Chapter 19 / Section 63-19-206
Unauthorized practice
Status: in_force

Any licensed orthopedic physician assistant rendering services inconsistent with this part shall be considered to be practicing medicine without a license and shall be subject to appropriate legal action by the board of medical examiners. Acts 1995, ch. 337, § 8; 1997 , ch. 207, § 5.
Any licensed orthopedic physician assistant rendering services inconsistent with this part shall be considered to be practicing medicine without a license and shall be subject to appropriate legal action by the board of medical examiners.
Acts 1995, ch. 337, § 8; 1997 , ch. 207, § 5.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-7-122 — TN Code / Title 63 / Chapter 7 / Section 63-7-122
Enjoining violations
Status: in_force

(a) The board of nursing, in addition to the powers and duties expressly granted by this chapter in the matter of suspension or revocation of a license, is authorized and empowered to petition any circuit or chancery court having jurisdiction to enjoin: (1) Any person from practicing or from attempting to practice as a professional or registered nurse, as described in § 63-7-103 , or as a licensed practical nurse, as described in § 63-7-108 , without possessing a valid license; (2) Any licensee from practicing who has been found guilty of the acts enumerated in § 63-7-115 ; or (3) Any person from using the title "nurse" or from using any other title, abbreviation, or designation in connection with the person's name, occupation, or profession that indicates or implies that the person is a practicing nurse, but who does not possess a valid license or certificate from the board of nursing. (b) No injunction bond shall be required of the board. (c) Jurisdiction is conferred upon the circuit and chancery courts to hear and determine such causes as chancery causes and to exercise full and complete jurisdiction in such injunctive proceedings. Amended by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 245, s 2, eff. 5/2/2019. Acts 1976, ch. 501, § 12; T.C.A., § 63-759.
(a) The board of nursing, in addition to the powers and duties expressly granted by this chapter in the matter of suspension or revocation of a license, is authorized and empowered to petition any circuit or chancery court having jurisdiction to enjoin: (1) Any person from practicing or from attempting to practice as a professional or registered nurse, as described in § 63-7-103 , or as a licensed practical nurse, as described in § 63-7-108 , without possessing a valid license; (2) Any licensee from practicing who has been found guilty of the acts enumerated in § 63-7-115 ; or (3) Any person from using the title "nurse" or from using any other title, abbreviation, or designation in connection with the person's name, occupation, or profession that indicates or implies that the person is a practicing nurse, but who does not possess a valid license or certificate from the board of nursing.
(1) Any person from practicing or from attempting to practice as a professional or registered nurse, as described in § 63-7-103 , or as a licensed practical nurse, as described in § 63-7-108 , without possessing a valid license;
(2) Any licensee from practicing who has been found guilty of the acts enumerated in § 63-7-115 ; or
(3) Any person from using the title "nurse" or from using any other title, abbreviation, or designation in connection with the person's name, occupation, or profession that indicates or implies that the person is a practicing nurse, but who does not possess a valid license or certificate from the board of nursing.
(b) No injunction bond shall be required of the board.
(c) Jurisdiction is conferred upon the circuit and chancery courts to hear and determine such causes as chancery causes and to exercise full and complete jurisdiction in such injunctive proceedings.
Amended by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 245, s 2, eff. 5/2/2019.
Acts 1976, ch. 501, § 12; T.C.A., § 63-759.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-6-804 — TN Code / Title 63 / Chapter 6 / Section 63-6-804
Licensure requirement - Exceptions
Status: in_force

(a) No person shall engage in the practice of genetic counseling, act or represent that person to be a genetic counselor, or to use such titles as "genetic counselor," "licensed genetic counselor," "gene counselor," "genetic associate" or any words, letters, abbreviations or insignia indicating or implying that the person is a genetic counselor, unless that person holds a license or temporary license and otherwise complies with this part and the rules and regulations adopted by the board. (b) The following persons may engage in the practice of genetic counseling subject to the stated circumstances and limitations without being licensed under this part: (1) Other qualified and licensed health care professionals who are practicing within their scope of practice. Individuals may not use the title genetic counselor or any other title tending to indicate they are genetic counselors unless licensed as such in this state; (2) Students enrolled in an approved academic program in genetic counseling, if practice constitutes a part of a supervised course of study and the student is designated by a title clearly indicating the student's status as a student or trainee; (3) An individual trained as a genetic counselor who is reapplying for the ABGC certification examination and gathering logbook cases under supervision in an approved genetic counseling training site; (4) Individuals employed by a state genetics center that provides education regarding single gene conditions, including, but not limited to, sickle cell, cystic fibrosis and hemoglobinopathies. The individual may not use the title genetic counselor or any other title tending to indicate the individual is a genetic counselor unless licensed as such in this state; and (5) Visiting ABGC or ABMG certified genetic counselors from outside the state performing activities and services for a period of thirty (30) days each year. Visiting genetic counselors must be licensed, if licensure is available in their home state. Acts 2007 , ch. 366, § 1.
(a) No person shall engage in the practice of genetic counseling, act or represent that person to be a genetic counselor, or to use such titles as "genetic counselor," "licensed genetic counselor," "gene counselor," "genetic associate" or any words, letters, abbreviations or insignia indicating or implying that the person is a genetic counselor, unless that person holds a license or temporary license and otherwise complies with this part and the rules and regulations adopted by the board.
(b) The following persons may engage in the practice of genetic counseling subject to the stated circumstances and limitations without being licensed under this part: (1) Other qualified and licensed health care professionals who are practicing within their scope of practice. Individuals may not use the title genetic counselor or any other title tending to indicate they are genetic counselors unless licensed as such in this state; (2) Students enrolled in an approved academic program in genetic counseling, if practice constitutes a part of a supervised course of study and the student is designated by a title clearly indicating the student's status as a student or trainee; (3) An individual trained as a genetic counselor who is reapplying for the ABGC certification examination and gathering logbook cases under supervision in an approved genetic counseling training site; (4) Individuals employed by a state genetics center that provides education regarding single gene conditions, including, but not limited to, sickle cell, cystic fibrosis and hemoglobinopathies. The individual may not use the title genetic counselor or any other title tending to indicate the individual is a genetic counselor unless licensed as such in this state; and (5) Visiting ABGC or ABMG certified genetic counselors from outside the state performing activities and services for a period of thirty (30) days each year. Visiting genetic counselors must be licensed, if licensure is available in their home state.
(1) Other qualified and licensed health care professionals who are practicing within their scope of practice. Individuals may not use the title genetic counselor or any other title tending to indicate they are genetic counselors unless licensed as such in this state;
(2) Students enrolled in an approved academic program in genetic counseling, if practice constitutes a part of a supervised course of study and the student is designated by a title clearly indicating the student's status as a student or trainee;
(3) An individual trained as a genetic counselor who is reapplying for the ABGC certification examination and gathering logbook cases under supervision in an approved genetic counseling training site;
(4) Individuals employed by a state genetics center that provides education regarding single gene conditions, including, but not limited to, sickle cell, cystic fibrosis and hemoglobinopathies. The individual may not use the title genetic counselor or any other title tending to indicate the individual is a genetic counselor unless licensed as such in this state; and
(5) Visiting ABGC or ABMG certified genetic counselors from outside the state performing activities and services for a period of thirty (30) days each year. Visiting genetic counselors must be licensed, if licensure is available in their home state.
Acts 2007 , ch. 366, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-11-312 — TN Code / Title 63 / Chapter 11 / Section 63-11-312
Administration of behavioral scales by LBA
Status: in_force

(a) An LBA may administer behavioral scales that are within the scope of the practice of applied behavior analysis. (b) When administering behavioral scales, an LBA: (1) Shall only use the results of the behavioral scales to guide treatment planning or monitor the progress of treatment for behavioral disorders; (2) Shall not interpret the overall results or use the results of the scales for diagnosis, an overall conceptualization of psychological functioning, intelligence, or neuropsychological functioning; and (3) May submit the scores derived from behavioral scales to an insurer if the LBA is required to do so. Added by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 758, s 1, eff. 3/31/2022.
(a) An LBA may administer behavioral scales that are within the scope of the practice of applied behavior analysis.
(b) When administering behavioral scales, an LBA: (1) Shall only use the results of the behavioral scales to guide treatment planning or monitor the progress of treatment for behavioral disorders; (2) Shall not interpret the overall results or use the results of the scales for diagnosis, an overall conceptualization of psychological functioning, intelligence, or neuropsychological functioning; and (3) May submit the scores derived from behavioral scales to an insurer if the LBA is required to do so.
(1) Shall only use the results of the behavioral scales to guide treatment planning or monitor the progress of treatment for behavioral disorders;
(2) Shall not interpret the overall results or use the results of the scales for diagnosis, an overall conceptualization of psychological functioning, intelligence, or neuropsychological functioning; and
(3) May submit the scores derived from behavioral scales to an insurer if the LBA is required to do so.
Added by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 758, s 1, eff. 3/31/2022.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-7-129 — TN Code / Title 63 / Chapter 7 / Section 63-7-129
Use of title "nurse."
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any provision of any title to the contrary, a person shall not use the title "nurse" or any other title, abbreviation, or designation in connection with the person's name, occupation, or profession to indicate or imply that the person is a practicing nurse unless the person is actively licensed or certified by the board of nursing. Added by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 245, s 1, eff. 5/2/2019.
Notwithstanding any provision of any title to the contrary, a person shall not use the title "nurse" or any other title, abbreviation, or designation in connection with the person's name, occupation, or profession to indicate or imply that the person is a practicing nurse unless the person is actively licensed or certified by the board of nursing.
Added by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 245, s 1, eff. 5/2/2019.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-13-213 — TN Code / Title 63 / Chapter 13 / Section 63-13-213
Reciprocity
Status: in_force

(a) The board of occupational therapy may grant a license to an applicant who presents proof of current licensure or certification as an occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant in another state, the District of Columbia or a territory of the United States and who possesses educational and experiential qualifications that meet or exceed the requirements for licensure in Tennessee, as determined by the board of occupational therapy. (b) (1) When the board receives a completed application for licensure from an applicant who is licensed in another state or territory of the United States or in the District of Columbia, then the board shall, within sixty (60) days from the date the board receives the completed application: (A) Render a decision on the application; or (B) Inform the applicant of the need to appear before the board. (2) As used in this subsection (b), "completed application" means an application that satisfies all statutory and board rule requirements. Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 426, s 10, eff. 5/11/2023. Acts 1984, ch. 921, § 3; T.C.A., §§ 63-13-311 , 63-13-211 ; Acts 1999, ch. 415, § 2; 2006, ch. 765, § 11; 2007 , ch. 115, § 7.
(a) The board of occupational therapy may grant a license to an applicant who presents proof of current licensure or certification as an occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant in another state, the District of Columbia or a territory of the United States and who possesses educational and experiential qualifications that meet or exceed the requirements for licensure in Tennessee, as determined by the board of occupational therapy.
(b) (1) When the board receives a completed application for licensure from an applicant who is licensed in another state or territory of the United States or in the District of Columbia, then the board shall, within sixty (60) days from the date the board receives the completed application: (A) Render a decision on the application; or (B) Inform the applicant of the need to appear before the board. (2) As used in this subsection (b), "completed application" means an application that satisfies all statutory and board rule requirements.
(1) When the board receives a completed application for licensure from an applicant who is licensed in another state or territory of the United States or in the District of Columbia, then the board shall, within sixty (60) days from the date the board receives the completed application: (A) Render a decision on the application; or (B) Inform the applicant of the need to appear before the board.
(A) Render a decision on the application; or
(B) Inform the applicant of the need to appear before the board.
(2) As used in this subsection (b), "completed application" means an application that satisfies all statutory and board rule requirements.
Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 426, s 10, eff. 5/11/2023.
Acts 1984, ch. 921, § 3; T.C.A., §§ 63-13-311 , 63-13-211 ; Acts 1999, ch. 415, § 2; 2006, ch. 765, § 11; 2007 , ch. 115, § 7.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-22-208 — TN Code / Title 63 / Chapter 22 / Section 63-22-208
Temporary license
Status: in_force

(a) The board is authorized to issue a temporary license to a clinical pastoral therapist applicant who has completed the academic course work and supervised clinical experience for the license sought; provided, that in order to retain the temporary license, the applicant shall take the written examination required by the board the first time it is scheduled following issuance of the temporary license unless granted an extension by the board after submitting a written request to the board and making a showing of good cause as determined by the board. The applicant must successfully pass the exam within two (2) years following issuance of the temporary license unless the applicant receives a good cause extension by the board. An applicant may only receive one (1) good cause extension from the board. (b) A temporary license obtained pursuant to this section authorizes the applicant to engage in the practice of clinical pastoral therapy under the supervision of a board-approved supervisor. (c) In order to receive a temporary license, the applicant must submit to the board the following: (1) A completed application for a temporary license; (2) Satisfactory evidence of an agreement with a board-approved supervisor; and (3) All required fees. (d) A temporary license shall be nonrenewable and shall be valid for a period of not more than three (3) years. A temporary license may be extended beyond the three-year period at the discretion of the board if an applicant shows good cause for an extension as determined by the board. Only one (1) extension may be granted by the board for an applicant to extend the length of the applicant's temporary license. Within the period of temporary licensure, the applicant shall submit to the board an application for the regular license and shall present supporting documentation demonstrating the satisfactory completion of the required supervised clinical experience. The board shall then grant or deny the application for the regular license, based on satisfactory completion of all requirements for licensure. If the board approves or denies the application for the regular license or if the board revokes the temporary license for any reason, then the temporary license shall cease to be valid and shall be returned to the board. (e) The holder of a temporary license as a clinical pastoral therapist shall not represent himself or herself to be a licensed clinical pastoral therapist. The holder of a temporary license as a clinical pastoral therapist may only represent himself or herself to be a "pastoral therapy intern," a "pastoral therapy trainee," or such other title designation that clearly reflects trainee status and temporary licensure. Amended by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 233, Secs.s 4, s 5 eff. 4/30/2019. Added by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 955, s 2, eff. 4/27/2016.
(a) The board is authorized to issue a temporary license to a clinical pastoral therapist applicant who has completed the academic course work and supervised clinical experience for the license sought; provided, that in order to retain the temporary license, the applicant shall take the written examination required by the board the first time it is scheduled following issuance of the temporary license unless granted an extension by the board after submitting a written request to the board and making a showing of good cause as determined by the board. The applicant must successfully pass the exam within two (2) years following issuance of the temporary license unless the applicant receives a good cause extension by the board. An applicant may only receive one (1) good cause extension from the board.
(b) A temporary license obtained pursuant to this section authorizes the applicant to engage in the practice of clinical pastoral therapy under the supervision of a board-approved supervisor.
(c) In order to receive a temporary license, the applicant must submit to the board the following: (1) A completed application for a temporary license; (2) Satisfactory evidence of an agreement with a board-approved supervisor; and (3) All required fees.
(1) A completed application for a temporary license;
(2) Satisfactory evidence of an agreement with a board-approved supervisor; and
(3) All required fees.
(d) A temporary license shall be nonrenewable and shall be valid for a period of not more than three (3) years. A temporary license may be extended beyond the three-year period at the discretion of the board if an applicant shows good cause for an extension as determined by the board. Only one (1) extension may be granted by the board for an applicant to extend the length of the applicant's temporary license. Within the period of temporary licensure, the applicant shall submit to the board an application for the regular license and shall present supporting documentation demonstrating the satisfactory completion of the required supervised clinical experience. The board shall then grant or deny the application for the regular license, based on satisfactory completion of all requirements for licensure. If the board approves or denies the application for the regular license or if the board revokes the temporary license for any reason, then the temporary license shall cease to be valid and shall be returned to the board.
(e) The holder of a temporary license as a clinical pastoral therapist shall not represent himself or herself to be a licensed clinical pastoral therapist. The holder of a temporary license as a clinical pastoral therapist may only represent himself or herself to be a "pastoral therapy intern," a "pastoral therapy trainee," or such other title designation that clearly reflects trainee status and temporary licensure.
Amended by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 233, Secs.s 4, s 5 eff. 4/30/2019.
Added by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 955, s 2, eff. 4/27/2016.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-7-108 — TN Code / Title 63 / Chapter 7 / Section 63-7-108
"Practice of practical nursing" defined
Status: in_force

The "practice of practical nursing" means the performance for compensation of selected acts required in the nursing care of the ill, injured or infirm and/or carrying out medical orders prescribed by a licensed physician or dentist under the direction of a licensed physician, dentist or professional registered nurse. The licensed practical nurse shall have preparation in and understanding of nursing, but shall not be required to have the same degree of education and preparation as required of a registered nurse. Acts 1967, ch. 78, § 17; T.C.A., § 63-745.
The "practice of practical nursing" means the performance for compensation of selected acts required in the nursing care of the ill, injured or infirm and/or carrying out medical orders prescribed by a licensed physician or dentist under the direction of a licensed physician, dentist or professional registered nurse. The licensed practical nurse shall have preparation in and understanding of nursing, but shall not be required to have the same degree of education and preparation as required of a registered nurse.
Acts 1967, ch. 78, § 17; T.C.A., § 63-745.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-14-102 — TN Code / Title 63 / Chapter 14 / Section 63-14-102
"Practice of dispensing opticians" defined - Prohibited practices
Status: in_force

(a) "Practice of dispensing opticians" means the preparation, adaptation and dispensing of lenses, spectacles, eye glasses and optical devices to the intended user thereof on the written prescription of a physician or optometrist duly licensed to practice the physician's or the optometrist's profession and the dispensing of frames as a unit or individually to the intended user thereof. (b) A person registered under this chapter is specifically prohibited from engaging in the practice of ocular refraction, orthoptics, visual training, prescribing contact lenses or the prescribing of subnormal vision aids or telescopic spectacles. (c) Nothing in this section shall be construed to authorize or permit any dispensing optician to claim to be able to, or to offer, undertake or attempt, by any means or method, to examine or exercise eyes, fit contact lenses or diagnose, treat, correct, relieve, operate or prescribe for any human ailment, deficiency, deformity, disease, injury, pain or physical condition; however, dispensing opticians may fit contact lenses in the presence of and under the direct supervision of a licensed optometrist or ophthalmologist. (d) Nor shall anything in this section or in this chapter be construed to require the licensing of persons, firms or corporations that are wholesale suppliers to opticians, optometrists or ophthalmologists, of lenses, spectacles, eye glasses or optical devices or to prevent such persons, firms or corporations from the preparation of lenses, spectacles, eye glasses or optical devices, defined to be the surfacing, fabrication or finishing of any substance or material used or to be used for the correction of human vision, or the adaptation of such lenses, spectacles, eye glasses or optical devices, defined to be the mounting of such a prepared substance or material to frames or to other devices designed to be worn by the user thereof, as long as such preparation or adaptation is done under the written order of an ophthalmologist or optometrist only and as long as such lenses, spectacles, eye glasses or optical devices so prepared or adapted are delivered directly to an ophthalmologist, optometrist or dispensing optician, and as long as such persons, firms or corporations do not engage in advertising as to the price of either the finished product or any part thereof. Acts 1955, ch. 98, § 2; 1963, ch. 243, § 1; 1968, ch. 555, § 1; 1972, ch. 760, § 1; 1974, ch. 663, § 1; T.C.A., § 63-1402.
(a) "Practice of dispensing opticians" means the preparation, adaptation and dispensing of lenses, spectacles, eye glasses and optical devices to the intended user thereof on the written prescription of a physician or optometrist duly licensed to practice the physician's or the optometrist's profession and the dispensing of frames as a unit or individually to the intended user thereof.
(b) A person registered under this chapter is specifically prohibited from engaging in the practice of ocular refraction, orthoptics, visual training, prescribing contact lenses or the prescribing of subnormal vision aids or telescopic spectacles.
(c) Nothing in this section shall be construed to authorize or permit any dispensing optician to claim to be able to, or to offer, undertake or attempt, by any means or method, to examine or exercise eyes, fit contact lenses or diagnose, treat, correct, relieve, operate or prescribe for any human ailment, deficiency, deformity, disease, injury, pain or physical condition; however, dispensing opticians may fit contact lenses in the presence of and under the direct supervision of a licensed optometrist or ophthalmologist.
(d) Nor shall anything in this section or in this chapter be construed to require the licensing of persons, firms or corporations that are wholesale suppliers to opticians, optometrists or ophthalmologists, of lenses, spectacles, eye glasses or optical devices or to prevent such persons, firms or corporations from the preparation of lenses, spectacles, eye glasses or optical devices, defined to be the surfacing, fabrication or finishing of any substance or material used or to be used for the correction of human vision, or the adaptation of such lenses, spectacles, eye glasses or optical devices, defined to be the mounting of such a prepared substance or material to frames or to other devices designed to be worn by the user thereof, as long as such preparation or adaptation is done under the written order of an ophthalmologist or optometrist only and as long as such lenses, spectacles, eye glasses or optical devices so prepared or adapted are delivered directly to an ophthalmologist, optometrist or dispensing optician, and as long as such persons, firms or corporations do not engage in advertising as to the price of either the finished product or any part thereof.
Acts 1955, ch. 98, § 2; 1963, ch. 243, § 1; 1968, ch. 555, § 1; 1972, ch. 760, § 1; 1974, ch. 663, § 1; T.C.A., § 63-1402.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-10-701 — TN Code / Title 63 / Chapter 10 / Section 63-10-701
Short title
Status: in_force

This part shall be known and may be cited as the "Ensuring Patient Access to Pharmacy Drug Disposal Programs Act of 2015." Acts 2015 , ch. 40, § 2.
This part shall be known and may be cited as the "Ensuring Patient Access to Pharmacy Drug Disposal Programs Act of 2015."
Acts 2015 , ch. 40, § 2.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-17-205 — TN Code / Title 63 / Chapter 17 / Section 63-17-205
License required
Status: in_force

(a) No person shall engage in the sale of or practice of dispensing and fitting hearing instruments or display a sign or in any other way advertise or hold out to be a hearing instrument specialist unless direct hands-on testing and follow-up services are provided to persons to whom the hearing instrument specialist has dispensed and/or sold a hearing instrument, and such person holds a current, unsuspended, unrevoked license issued by the council as provided in this part. (b) The license required by this section shall be kept conspicuously posted in the specialist's principal office or place of business at all times. Acts 1995, ch. 481, § 7.
(a) No person shall engage in the sale of or practice of dispensing and fitting hearing instruments or display a sign or in any other way advertise or hold out to be a hearing instrument specialist unless direct hands-on testing and follow-up services are provided to persons to whom the hearing instrument specialist has dispensed and/or sold a hearing instrument, and such person holds a current, unsuspended, unrevoked license issued by the council as provided in this part.
(b) The license required by this section shall be kept conspicuously posted in the specialist's principal office or place of business at all times.
Acts 1995, ch. 481, § 7.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-8-123 — TN Code / Title 63 / Chapter 8 / Section 63-8-123
Regulation of laboratory practices of optometrists
Status: in_force

The commissioner of health has the authority to regulate the laboratory practices of optometrists to ensure that such practices are in full compliance with the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act (CLIA) ( 42 U.S.C. § 263a ). Acts 1993, ch. 295, § 9.
The commissioner of health has the authority to regulate the laboratory practices of optometrists to ensure that such practices are in full compliance with the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act (CLIA) ( 42 U.S.C. § 263a ).
Acts 1993, ch. 295, § 9.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-32-108 — TN Code / Title 63 / Chapter 32 / Section 63-32-108
Assessment of costs
Status: in_force

The department of health shall assess boards of providers that they regulate for the costs reasonably associated with providing the services and information pursuant to this chapter. Further, the department shall provide the cost to the department of commerce and insurance that is associated with providing the services and information relative to the board of pharmacy and managed care organizations. The department of commerce and insurance shall assess the cost to the providers that the department regulates. These costs shall be assessed in compliance with § 9-4-5117 and § 56-1-310 . Acts 1998, ch. 1073, § 8.
The department of health shall assess boards of providers that they regulate for the costs reasonably associated with providing the services and information pursuant to this chapter. Further, the department shall provide the cost to the department of commerce and insurance that is associated with providing the services and information relative to the board of pharmacy and managed care organizations. The department of commerce and insurance shall assess the cost to the providers that the department regulates. These costs shall be assessed in compliance with § 9-4-5117 and § 56-1-310 .
Acts 1998, ch. 1073, § 8.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-11-306 — TN Code / Title 63 / Chapter 11 / Section 63-11-306
Exceptions from application of part
Status: in_force

This part shall not be construed as prohibiting or restricting the practice of any of the following: (1) Other human services professionals who are licensed, registered, or certified by the state; provided, such individuals are working within the scope of practice of their professions and the scope of their training and competence; (2) Unlicensed persons who deliver applied behavior analysis (ABA) services under the extended authority and direction of an LBA or an LABA who is supervised by an LBA. Such persons shall not represent themselves as professional behavior analysts; (3) Family members of recipients of ABA services who implement certain ABA procedures with recipients under the extended authority and direction of LBAs or LABAs who are supervised by LBAs. Such persons shall not represent themselves as professional behavior analysts; (4) Behavior analysts who practice with nonhumans, including applied animal behaviorists and animal trainers. Such persons may use the title "behavior analyst" but may not represent themselves as LBAs or LABAs unless they hold one (1) of the credentials issued by the committee; (5) Persons who provide general ABA services to organizations, so long as those services are for the benefit of the organizations and do not involve direct services to individuals; (6) Matriculated college or university students, interns, or postdoctoral fellows whose activities are part of a defined behavior analysis program of study, practicum, or intensive practicum; provided, that the practice under this exemption is directly supervised by an LBA in this state or an instructor in a BACB approved course sequence. Students, interns, and postdoctoral fellows shall not represent themselves as professional behavior analysts but shall use titles that clearly indicate their trainee status, such as "behavior analysis student," "behavior analysis intern," or "behavior analysis trainee"; (7) Persons who teach behavior analysis or conduct behavior analytic research; provided, that such teaching or research does not involve the delivery of direct behavior analytic services. Such persons may use the title "behavior analyst" but may not represent themselves as LBAs or LABAs unless they hold one (1) of the credentials issued by the committee; and (8) Unlicensed persons pursuing experiential training in behavior analysis consistent with the BACB's experience requirements; provided, such experience is supervised by an LBA in this state who meets BACB supervisor requirements, and that the supervised experience is conducted in accordance with other BACB standards and requirements. Acts 2014 , ch. 918, § 2.
This part shall not be construed as prohibiting or restricting the practice of any of the following:
(1) Other human services professionals who are licensed, registered, or certified by the state; provided, such individuals are working within the scope of practice of their professions and the scope of their training and competence;
(2) Unlicensed persons who deliver applied behavior analysis (ABA) services under the extended authority and direction of an LBA or an LABA who is supervised by an LBA. Such persons shall not represent themselves as professional behavior analysts;
(3) Family members of recipients of ABA services who implement certain ABA procedures with recipients under the extended authority and direction of LBAs or LABAs who are supervised by LBAs. Such persons shall not represent themselves as professional behavior analysts;
(4) Behavior analysts who practice with nonhumans, including applied animal behaviorists and animal trainers. Such persons may use the title "behavior analyst" but may not represent themselves as LBAs or LABAs unless they hold one (1) of the credentials issued by the committee;
(5) Persons who provide general ABA services to organizations, so long as those services are for the benefit of the organizations and do not involve direct services to individuals;
(6) Matriculated college or university students, interns, or postdoctoral fellows whose activities are part of a defined behavior analysis program of study, practicum, or intensive practicum; provided, that the practice under this exemption is directly supervised by an LBA in this state or an instructor in a BACB approved course sequence. Students, interns, and postdoctoral fellows shall not represent themselves as professional behavior analysts but shall use titles that clearly indicate their trainee status, such as "behavior analysis student," "behavior analysis intern," or "behavior analysis trainee";
(7) Persons who teach behavior analysis or conduct behavior analytic research; provided, that such teaching or research does not involve the delivery of direct behavior analytic services. Such persons may use the title "behavior analyst" but may not represent themselves as LBAs or LABAs unless they hold one (1) of the credentials issued by the committee; and
(8) Unlicensed persons pursuing experiential training in behavior analysis consistent with the BACB's experience requirements; provided, such experience is supervised by an LBA in this state who meets BACB supervisor requirements, and that the supervised experience is conducted in accordance with other BACB standards and requirements.
Acts 2014 , ch. 918, § 2.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-17-128 — TN Code / Title 63 / Chapter 17 / Section 63-17-128
Registration as a speech language pathology assistant
Status: in_force

(a) No person shall engage in practice as a speech language pathology assistant unless that person has first registered with the board. (b) A person who desires to register as a speech language pathology assistant shall provide proof that the person meets the minimum qualifications established by the board for speech language pathology assistants in its rules and shall pay the registration fees set by the board. The minimum qualifications previously established by the board in its rules shall remain in effect unless and until amended by the board. (c) Registration shall be valid for two (2) years. Each person registered as a speech language pathology assistant shall renew the person's registration biennially if that person desires to continue practicing as a speech language pathology assistant. The board may utilize the renewal system as described in § 63-1-107 . (d) The amount of the fees required to be paid by speech language pathology assistants in connection with their registration shall be determined by the board. (e) Sections 63-17-117 - 63-17-120 shall apply to speech language pathology assistants in the same way they apply to speech language pathologists. (f) The board's rules shall require that each registered speech language pathology assistant obtain the minimum number of hours of continuing education each year that the board deems necessary to ensure the continued competence of the speech language pathology assistant. (g) The board shall adopt rules to implement this section in accordance with the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5. Acts 2005, ch. 330, § 3.
(a) No person shall engage in practice as a speech language pathology assistant unless that person has first registered with the board.
(b) A person who desires to register as a speech language pathology assistant shall provide proof that the person meets the minimum qualifications established by the board for speech language pathology assistants in its rules and shall pay the registration fees set by the board. The minimum qualifications previously established by the board in its rules shall remain in effect unless and until amended by the board.
(c) Registration shall be valid for two (2) years. Each person registered as a speech language pathology assistant shall renew the person's registration biennially if that person desires to continue practicing as a speech language pathology assistant. The board may utilize the renewal system as described in § 63-1-107 .
(d) The amount of the fees required to be paid by speech language pathology assistants in connection with their registration shall be determined by the board.
(e) Sections 63-17-117 - 63-17-120 shall apply to speech language pathology assistants in the same way they apply to speech language pathologists.
(f) The board's rules shall require that each registered speech language pathology assistant obtain the minimum number of hours of continuing education each year that the board deems necessary to ensure the continued competence of the speech language pathology assistant.
(g) The board shall adopt rules to implement this section in accordance with the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5.
Acts 2005, ch. 330, § 3.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-20-111 — TN Code / Title 63 / Chapter 20 / Section 63-20-111
Certification course for collaborating physicians - Collaborative practice arrangements superseding hospital licensing regulations
Status: in_force

(a) The collaborating physician must complete a certification course, which may include material on the laws pertaining to the professional relationship. The certification course must be approved by the board of medical examiners or board of osteopathic examination. (b) A graduate physician collaborative practice arrangement supersedes current hospital licensing regulations governing hospital medication orders under protocols or standing orders for the purpose of delivering inpatient or emergency care within a hospital as defined in § 68-11-201 , if the protocols or standing orders have been approved by the hospital's medical staff and pharmaceutical therapeutics committee. Added by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 470, s 1, eff. 1/1/2025.
(a) The collaborating physician must complete a certification course, which may include material on the laws pertaining to the professional relationship. The certification course must be approved by the board of medical examiners or board of osteopathic examination.
(b) A graduate physician collaborative practice arrangement supersedes current hospital licensing regulations governing hospital medication orders under protocols or standing orders for the purpose of delivering inpatient or emergency care within a hospital as defined in § 68-11-201 , if the protocols or standing orders have been approved by the hospital's medical staff and pharmaceutical therapeutics committee.
Added by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 470, s 1, eff. 1/1/2025.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-12-113 — TN Code / Title 63 / Chapter 12 / Section 63-12-113
Temporary licenses
Status: in_force

The board may issue a temporary license to practice veterinary medicine, to be used only under the direct supervision of a licensed veterinarian, upon payment of a fee as set by the board, to: (1) A veterinarian who meets all qualifications and requirements pursuant to this chapter and who has applied to take the examination as provided in § 63-12-115 . Such license shall remain valid until the results of the examinations are made known to the applicant; (A) Failure on both examinations will result in immediate termination of the license; (i) If the applicant fails one (1) of the examinations, the applicant may be issued a second temporary license but must continue under direct supervision of a licensed veterinarian and only until the results of the next regularly scheduled examination are known; (ii) If an applicant fails the same examination on two (2) separate testing dates, the applicant may, in the discretion of the board, and upon agreeing to meet any additional requirements of the board, be issued a third temporary license for up to one (1) year, plus the time until the results of the second regularly scheduled examination after issuance of the temporary license are made known; (iii) No applicant shall be allowed to take the same examination more than three (3) times; (B) During the validity of the temporary license, the applicant must be under the direct supervision of a licensed veterinarian; (C) New graduates applying for such temporary license must provide the name and address of practice of the supervising veterinarian and any other requirements specified by the board in rules and regulations; (2) (A) A veterinarian duly licensed according to the laws of another state and who has made application for permanent licensure in Tennessee; (i) A temporary license issued under this section shall be valid until the board rules on the applicant's request; (ii) If the board's decision is to issue a license without examination, the temporary license expires on receipt of the permanent license; (iii) If the board's decision is for examination, then the law applies as stated in subdivision (1); (B) An applicant who holds a license in another state or states must provide the name or names of such states, meet all qualifications and requirements pursuant to this chapter, provide the name and address of practice of the supervising veterinarian, and meet such other requirements as specified by the board in rules and regulations. All information submitted by an applicant will be subject to verification by the board; (3) A graduate of a nonaccredited or nonapproved college of veterinary medicine who has satisfactorily completed the fourth year of clinical study at an accredited or approved college of veterinary medicine, successfully passed the examination as provided in § 63-12-115 and is enrolled in the Educational Commission for Foreign Veterinary Graduates (ECFVG) program of the American Veterinary Medical Association or other certification program deemed by the board to be equivalent to the ECFVG program may be granted a temporary license. The holder of a temporary license issued under this section must practice under the direct supervision of a veterinarian licensed in Tennessee. The temporary license is valid until the candidate obtains the ECFVG or equivalent certification; provided, that a temporary license issued pursuant to this section shall not be valid for more than a maximum of eighteen (18) months from the date the temporary license is issued. Acts 1967, ch. 80, § 13; T.C.A., § 63-1213; Acts 1983, ch. 57, § 7; 1989, ch. 523, § 71; 2004, ch. 522, § 1.
The board may issue a temporary license to practice veterinary medicine, to be used only under the direct supervision of a licensed veterinarian, upon payment of a fee as set by the board, to:
(1) A veterinarian who meets all qualifications and requirements pursuant to this chapter and who has applied to take the examination as provided in § 63-12-115 . Such license shall remain valid until the results of the examinations are made known to the applicant; (A) Failure on both examinations will result in immediate termination of the license; (i) If the applicant fails one (1) of the examinations, the applicant may be issued a second temporary license but must continue under direct supervision of a licensed veterinarian and only until the results of the next regularly scheduled examination are known; (ii) If an applicant fails the same examination on two (2) separate testing dates, the applicant may, in the discretion of the board, and upon agreeing to meet any additional requirements of the board, be issued a third temporary license for up to one (1) year, plus the time until the results of the second regularly scheduled examination after issuance of the temporary license are made known; (iii) No applicant shall be allowed to take the same examination more than three (3) times; (B) During the validity of the temporary license, the applicant must be under the direct supervision of a licensed veterinarian; (C) New graduates applying for such temporary license must provide the name and address of practice of the supervising veterinarian and any other requirements specified by the board in rules and regulations;
(A) Failure on both examinations will result in immediate termination of the license; (i) If the applicant fails one (1) of the examinations, the applicant may be issued a second temporary license but must continue under direct supervision of a licensed veterinarian and only until the results of the next regularly scheduled examination are known; (ii) If an applicant fails the same examination on two (2) separate testing dates, the applicant may, in the discretion of the board, and upon agreeing to meet any additional requirements of the board, be issued a third temporary license for up to one (1) year, plus the time until the results of the second regularly scheduled examination after issuance of the temporary license are made known; (iii) No applicant shall be allowed to take the same examination more than three (3) times;
(i) If the applicant fails one (1) of the examinations, the applicant may be issued a second temporary license but must continue under direct supervision of a licensed veterinarian and only until the results of the next regularly scheduled examination are known;
(ii) If an applicant fails the same examination on two (2) separate testing dates, the applicant may, in the discretion of the board, and upon agreeing to meet any additional requirements of the board, be issued a third temporary license for up to one (1) year, plus the time until the results of the second regularly scheduled examination after issuance of the temporary license are made known;
(iii) No applicant shall be allowed to take the same examination more than three (3) times;
(B) During the validity of the temporary license, the applicant must be under the direct supervision of a licensed veterinarian;
(C) New graduates applying for such temporary license must provide the name and address of practice of the supervising veterinarian and any other requirements specified by the board in rules and regulations;
(2) (A) A veterinarian duly licensed according to the laws of another state and who has made application for permanent licensure in Tennessee; (i) A temporary license issued under this section shall be valid until the board rules on the applicant's request; (ii) If the board's decision is to issue a license without examination, the temporary license expires on receipt of the permanent license; (iii) If the board's decision is for examination, then the law applies as stated in subdivision (1); (B) An applicant who holds a license in another state or states must provide the name or names of such states, meet all qualifications and requirements pursuant to this chapter, provide the name and address of practice of the supervising veterinarian, and meet such other requirements as specified by the board in rules and regulations. All information submitted by an applicant will be subject to verification by the board;
(A) A veterinarian duly licensed according to the laws of another state and who has made application for permanent licensure in Tennessee; (i) A temporary license issued under this section shall be valid until the board rules on the applicant's request; (ii) If the board's decision is to issue a license without examination, the temporary license expires on receipt of the permanent license; (iii) If the board's decision is for examination, then the law applies as stated in subdivision (1);
(i) A temporary license issued under this section shall be valid until the board rules on the applicant's request;
(ii) If the board's decision is to issue a license without examination, the temporary license expires on receipt of the permanent license;
(iii) If the board's decision is for examination, then the law applies as stated in subdivision (1);
(B) An applicant who holds a license in another state or states must provide the name or names of such states, meet all qualifications and requirements pursuant to this chapter, provide the name and address of practice of the supervising veterinarian, and meet such other requirements as specified by the board in rules and regulations. All information submitted by an applicant will be subject to verification by the board;
(3) A graduate of a nonaccredited or nonapproved college of veterinary medicine who has satisfactorily completed the fourth year of clinical study at an accredited or approved college of veterinary medicine, successfully passed the examination as provided in § 63-12-115 and is enrolled in the Educational Commission for Foreign Veterinary Graduates (ECFVG) program of the American Veterinary Medical Association or other certification program deemed by the board to be equivalent to the ECFVG program may be granted a temporary license. The holder of a temporary license issued under this section must practice under the direct supervision of a veterinarian licensed in Tennessee. The temporary license is valid until the candidate obtains the ECFVG or equivalent certification; provided, that a temporary license issued pursuant to this section shall not be valid for more than a maximum of eighteen (18) months from the date the temporary license is issued.
Acts 1967, ch. 80, § 13; T.C.A., § 63-1213; Acts 1983, ch. 57, § 7; 1989, ch. 523, § 71; 2004, ch. 522, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-9-108 — TN Code / Title 63 / Chapter 9 / Section 63-9-108
Application of health laws
Status: in_force

(a) Osteopathic physicians shall observe and be subject to all state and municipal regulations relating to: (1) The control of contagious diseases; (2) The reporting and certifying of births and deaths; and (3) All matters pertaining to public health. (b) Such reports shall be accepted by the officer or department to whom the same are made, equally with reports of physicians of any other school of medicine. Acts 1905, ch. 255, § 4; Shan., § 3654a7; Code 1932, § 7006; Acts 1939, ch. 150, § 1; C. Supp. 1950, § 7006; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 63-909.
(a) Osteopathic physicians shall observe and be subject to all state and municipal regulations relating to: (1) The control of contagious diseases; (2) The reporting and certifying of births and deaths; and (3) All matters pertaining to public health.
(1) The control of contagious diseases;
(2) The reporting and certifying of births and deaths; and
(3) All matters pertaining to public health.
(b) Such reports shall be accepted by the officer or department to whom the same are made, equally with reports of physicians of any other school of medicine.
Acts 1905, ch. 255, § 4; Shan., § 3654a7; Code 1932, § 7006; Acts 1939, ch. 150, § 1; C. Supp. 1950, § 7006; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 63-909.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-7-204 — TN Code / Title 63 / Chapter 7 / Section 63-7-204
Organization
Status: in_force

Promptly after the appointment of the board, it shall meet and organize by electing one (1) member to serve as chair and one (1) member to serve as vice chair. Acts 1967, ch. 78, § 5; T.C.A., § 63-733.
Promptly after the appointment of the board, it shall meet and organize by electing one (1) member to serve as chair and one (1) member to serve as vice chair.
Acts 1967, ch. 78, § 5; T.C.A., § 63-733.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-4-102 — TN Code / Title 63 / Chapter 4 / Section 63-4-102
Board - Members and officers - Terms of appointment - Quorum - Administrative support
Status: in_force

(a) There shall be a board of chiropractic examiners, referred to as "board" in this chapter, consisting of five (5) chiropractic physicians, residents in Tennessee who have been actively engaged in the practice of their profession in Tennessee for a period of at least five (5) years, one (1) member who is a chiropractic X-ray technician or chiropractic therapy assistant and who has been certified in this state for not less than two (2) years, and one (1) consumer member who is not affiliated with the practice of chiropractic. The members of the board shall be appointed by the governor and shall hold office for a term of five (5) years commencing on May 1 and expiring on April 30, five (5) years thereafter. (b) All vacancies occurring on the board by reason of death or resignation shall be filled by the governor for the unexpired term. (c) In making appointments to the board, the governor shall strive to ensure that at least one (1) person serving on the board is sixty (60) years of age or older and that at least one (1) person serving on the board is a member of a racial minority. (d) In order to stagger the terms of office, for the year 2000 the governor shall appoint the board members for transition terms in the following manner: (1) One (1) chiropractic physician and one (1) consumer member for one (1) year with the term to expire on April 30, 2001; (2) One (1) chiropractic physician for a two-year term to expire on April 30, 2002; (3) One (1) chiropractic physician for a three-year term to expire on April 30, 2003; (4) One (1) chiropractic physician and one (1) consumer member for a four-year term to expire April 30, 2004; and (5) One (1) chiropractic physician for a five-year term to expire April 30, 2005. (e) Any person appointed shall be eligible for successive appointments, in the discretion of the governor, and all members shall hold office until the appointment of their successors. (f) No chiropractor shall be eligible for appointment unless such chiropractor is actively engaged in the practice of the profession of chiropractic within this state. (g) Further, no persons shall be eligible for appointment on the board who at the time are actively engaged in the practice, or holding themselves out as practitioners, of any other branch of the healing arts. (h) The governor has the discretion to seek recommendations and nominations from the Tennessee Chiropractic Association in making appointments to the board. (i) The board is authorized to annually elect from among its members a president, vice president and secretary and to create such officers it deems necessary for its efficient operations. Four (4) members of the board shall constitute a quorum, and a majority of those present shall be necessary to pass or reject any official business. (j) The board shall be provided administrative support by the division of health related boards, referred to as the "division" in this chapter. Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 199, s 1, eff. 4/22/2021. Amended by 2017 Tenn. Acts, ch. 455, s 3, eff. 7/1/2017. Acts 1923, ch. 9, § 1; Shan. Supp., § 3654a116; mod. Code 1932, § 7009; Acts 1939, ch. 116, § 1; C. Supp. 1950, § 7009; Acts 1976, ch. 781, § 1; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 63-402; Acts 1984, ch. 937, §15; 1988, ch. 1013, § 41; 1992, ch. 817, §3; 1993, ch. 463, §1; 2000, ch. 618, § 1.
(a) There shall be a board of chiropractic examiners, referred to as "board" in this chapter, consisting of five (5) chiropractic physicians, residents in Tennessee who have been actively engaged in the practice of their profession in Tennessee for a period of at least five (5) years, one (1) member who is a chiropractic X-ray technician or chiropractic therapy assistant and who has been certified in this state for not less than two (2) years, and one (1) consumer member who is not affiliated with the practice of chiropractic. The members of the board shall be appointed by the governor and shall hold office for a term of five (5) years commencing on May 1 and expiring on April 30, five (5) years thereafter.
(b) All vacancies occurring on the board by reason of death or resignation shall be filled by the governor for the unexpired term.
(c) In making appointments to the board, the governor shall strive to ensure that at least one (1) person serving on the board is sixty (60) years of age or older and that at least one (1) person serving on the board is a member of a racial minority.
(d) In order to stagger the terms of office, for the year 2000 the governor shall appoint the board members for transition terms in the following manner: (1) One (1) chiropractic physician and one (1) consumer member for one (1) year with the term to expire on April 30, 2001; (2) One (1) chiropractic physician for a two-year term to expire on April 30, 2002; (3) One (1) chiropractic physician for a three-year term to expire on April 30, 2003; (4) One (1) chiropractic physician and one (1) consumer member for a four-year term to expire April 30, 2004; and (5) One (1) chiropractic physician for a five-year term to expire April 30, 2005.
(1) One (1) chiropractic physician and one (1) consumer member for one (1) year with the term to expire on April 30, 2001;
(2) One (1) chiropractic physician for a two-year term to expire on April 30, 2002;
(3) One (1) chiropractic physician for a three-year term to expire on April 30, 2003;
(4) One (1) chiropractic physician and one (1) consumer member for a four-year term to expire April 30, 2004; and
(5) One (1) chiropractic physician for a five-year term to expire April 30, 2005.
(e) Any person appointed shall be eligible for successive appointments, in the discretion of the governor, and all members shall hold office until the appointment of their successors.
(f) No chiropractor shall be eligible for appointment unless such chiropractor is actively engaged in the practice of the profession of chiropractic within this state.
(g) Further, no persons shall be eligible for appointment on the board who at the time are actively engaged in the practice, or holding themselves out as practitioners, of any other branch of the healing arts.
(h) The governor has the discretion to seek recommendations and nominations from the Tennessee Chiropractic Association in making appointments to the board.
(i) The board is authorized to annually elect from among its members a president, vice president and secretary and to create such officers it deems necessary for its efficient operations. Four (4) members of the board shall constitute a quorum, and a majority of those present shall be necessary to pass or reject any official business.
(j) The board shall be provided administrative support by the division of health related boards, referred to as the "division" in this chapter.
Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 199, s 1, eff. 4/22/2021.
Amended by 2017 Tenn. Acts, ch. 455, s 3, eff. 7/1/2017.
Acts 1923, ch. 9, § 1; Shan. Supp., § 3654a116; mod. Code 1932, § 7009; Acts 1939, ch. 116, § 1; C. Supp. 1950, § 7009; Acts 1976, ch. 781, § 1; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 63-402; Acts 1984, ch. 937, §15; 1988, ch. 1013, § 41; 1992, ch. 817, §3; 1993, ch. 463, §1; 2000, ch. 618, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-8-125 — TN Code / Title 63 / Chapter 8 / Section 63-8-125
Lease between an optometrist and manufacturer, wholesaler or retailer of ophthalmic materials - Control of professional judgment or practice by lessor prohibited
Status: in_force

(a) A manufacturer, wholesaler or retailer of ophthalmic materials who leases space to an optometrist shall not, directly or indirectly, control or attempt to control the professional judgment or practice of an optometrist. (b) As used in this section, the phrase "control or attempt to control the professional judgment or practice of an optometrist" includes, but is not limited to: (1) Setting or attempting to set the professional fees or hours of an optometrist or the number of patients to be seen by an optometrist; (2) Restricting or attempting to restrict an optometrist's discretion to schedule appointments at times convenient to the optometrist's patients; (3) Terminating or threatening to terminate a lease with an optometrist as a means of controlling or attempting to control the professional judgment or practice of the optometrist; (4) Sharing with an optometrist telephone lines or other telecommunication services; provided, however, that nothing in this section shall preclude an optometrist from entering into a business arrangement involving the delegation of clerical tasks and functions to persons who are not employees of the optometrist but are under the optometrist's general supervision, so long as the business arrangement is in compliance with state and federal law; (5) Employing or contracting for the services of an optometrist if part of the optometrist's duties involve the practice of optometry, except that an optometrist may legally contract to provide optometric services to the employees of the manufacturer, wholesaler or retailer; (6) Paying an optometrist for a service not provided; (7) Restricting an optometrist's access to leased office space when the optometrist needs such access to provide emergency care to a patient; (8) Restricting or attempting to restrict the scope of practice of the optometrist in a way that prevents the optometrist from providing the full range of diagnostic and treatment services authorized by Tennessee law; provided, however, that a manufacturer, wholesaler or retailer of ophthalmic materials who leases space to an optometrist may restrict that optometrist from offering spectacles, lenses or frames to the optometrist's patients or to the public in the leased space in direct competition with the lessor; (9) Limiting or attempting to limit the optometric services and ophthalmic materials that the optometrist may prescribe to the optometrist's patients or the information that may be disseminated to the patients or the public by the optometrist; and (10) Limiting or attempting to limit the optometrist's exercise of independent professional judgment or responsibility in any way. (c) A lease between an optometrist and a manufacturer, wholesaler or retailer of ophthalmic materials must comply with all the following provisions: (1) The lease must not contain any provision through which the manufacturer, wholesaler or retailer of ophthalmic materials controls or attempts to control the professional judgment or practice of the optometrist; and (2) The leased space must be large enough to include a secure location for storage of confidential patient records. Representatives of the lessor are only permitted on the lessee's premises on reasonable notice and at times not disruptive to the practice of the optometrist. Lessor shall have no access to confidential patient information except in compliance with state and federal law. (d) The board may promulgate rules and regulations pursuant to the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5, to implement this section. (e) The board may file an action in an appropriate court to enjoin any violation of this section by any manufacturer, wholesaler or retailer of ophthalmic materials. If successful in establishing a violation or violations of this section, the board may recover court costs and reasonable attorney's fees. (f) An optometrist may file an action in an appropriate court to enjoin a manufacturer, wholesaler or retailer of ophthalmic materials from controlling or attempting to control the professional judgment or practice of that optometrist. If successful in establishing a violation or violations of this section, the optometrist may also recover any actual damages sustained by the optometrist, as well as court costs and reasonable attorney's fees. (g) The attorney general and reporter may file suit in an appropriate court to enjoin any violation of this section by a manufacturer, wholesaler or retailer of ophthalmic materials. If successful in establishing a violation or violations of this section, the attorney general and reporter may also recover a civil penalty not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000) per day for each violation of this section, plus court costs and reasonable attorney's fees. Acts 2003 , ch. 246, § 2.
(a) A manufacturer, wholesaler or retailer of ophthalmic materials who leases space to an optometrist shall not, directly or indirectly, control or attempt to control the professional judgment or practice of an optometrist.
(b) As used in this section, the phrase "control or attempt to control the professional judgment or practice of an optometrist" includes, but is not limited to: (1) Setting or attempting to set the professional fees or hours of an optometrist or the number of patients to be seen by an optometrist; (2) Restricting or attempting to restrict an optometrist's discretion to schedule appointments at times convenient to the optometrist's patients; (3) Terminating or threatening to terminate a lease with an optometrist as a means of controlling or attempting to control the professional judgment or practice of the optometrist; (4) Sharing with an optometrist telephone lines or other telecommunication services; provided, however, that nothing in this section shall preclude an optometrist from entering into a business arrangement involving the delegation of clerical tasks and functions to persons who are not employees of the optometrist but are under the optometrist's general supervision, so long as the business arrangement is in compliance with state and federal law; (5) Employing or contracting for the services of an optometrist if part of the optometrist's duties involve the practice of optometry, except that an optometrist may legally contract to provide optometric services to the employees of the manufacturer, wholesaler or retailer; (6) Paying an optometrist for a service not provided; (7) Restricting an optometrist's access to leased office space when the optometrist needs such access to provide emergency care to a patient; (8) Restricting or attempting to restrict the scope of practice of the optometrist in a way that prevents the optometrist from providing the full range of diagnostic and treatment services authorized by Tennessee law; provided, however, that a manufacturer, wholesaler or retailer of ophthalmic materials who leases space to an optometrist may restrict that optometrist from offering spectacles, lenses or frames to the optometrist's patients or to the public in the leased space in direct competition with the lessor; (9) Limiting or attempting to limit the optometric services and ophthalmic materials that the optometrist may prescribe to the optometrist's patients or the information that may be disseminated to the patients or the public by the optometrist; and (10) Limiting or attempting to limit the optometrist's exercise of independent professional judgment or responsibility in any way.
(1) Setting or attempting to set the professional fees or hours of an optometrist or the number of patients to be seen by an optometrist;
(2) Restricting or attempting to restrict an optometrist's discretion to schedule appointments at times convenient to the optometrist's patients;
(3) Terminating or threatening to terminate a lease with an optometrist as a means of controlling or attempting to control the professional judgment or practice of the optometrist;
(4) Sharing with an optometrist telephone lines or other telecommunication services; provided, however, that nothing in this section shall preclude an optometrist from entering into a business arrangement involving the delegation of clerical tasks and functions to persons who are not employees of the optometrist but are under the optometrist's general supervision, so long as the business arrangement is in compliance with state and federal law;
(5) Employing or contracting for the services of an optometrist if part of the optometrist's duties involve the practice of optometry, except that an optometrist may legally contract to provide optometric services to the employees of the manufacturer, wholesaler or retailer;
(6) Paying an optometrist for a service not provided;
(7) Restricting an optometrist's access to leased office space when the optometrist needs such access to provide emergency care to a patient;
(8) Restricting or attempting to restrict the scope of practice of the optometrist in a way that prevents the optometrist from providing the full range of diagnostic and treatment services authorized by Tennessee law; provided, however, that a manufacturer, wholesaler or retailer of ophthalmic materials who leases space to an optometrist may restrict that optometrist from offering spectacles, lenses or frames to the optometrist's patients or to the public in the leased space in direct competition with the lessor;
(9) Limiting or attempting to limit the optometric services and ophthalmic materials that the optometrist may prescribe to the optometrist's patients or the information that may be disseminated to the patients or the public by the optometrist; and
(10) Limiting or attempting to limit the optometrist's exercise of independent professional judgment or responsibility in any way.
(c) A lease between an optometrist and a manufacturer, wholesaler or retailer of ophthalmic materials must comply with all the following provisions: (1) The lease must not contain any provision through which the manufacturer, wholesaler or retailer of ophthalmic materials controls or attempts to control the professional judgment or practice of the optometrist; and (2) The leased space must be large enough to include a secure location for storage of confidential patient records. Representatives of the lessor are only permitted on the lessee's premises on reasonable notice and at times not disruptive to the practice of the optometrist. Lessor shall have no access to confidential patient information except in compliance with state and federal law.
(1) The lease must not contain any provision through which the manufacturer, wholesaler or retailer of ophthalmic materials controls or attempts to control the professional judgment or practice of the optometrist; and
(2) The leased space must be large enough to include a secure location for storage of confidential patient records. Representatives of the lessor are only permitted on the lessee's premises on reasonable notice and at times not disruptive to the practice of the optometrist. Lessor shall have no access to confidential patient information except in compliance with state and federal law.
(d) The board may promulgate rules and regulations pursuant to the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5, to implement this section.
(e) The board may file an action in an appropriate court to enjoin any violation of this section by any manufacturer, wholesaler or retailer of ophthalmic materials. If successful in establishing a violation or violations of this section, the board may recover court costs and reasonable attorney's fees.
(f) An optometrist may file an action in an appropriate court to enjoin a manufacturer, wholesaler or retailer of ophthalmic materials from controlling or attempting to control the professional judgment or practice of that optometrist. If successful in establishing a violation or violations of this section, the optometrist may also recover any actual damages sustained by the optometrist, as well as court costs and reasonable attorney's fees.
(g) The attorney general and reporter may file suit in an appropriate court to enjoin any violation of this section by a manufacturer, wholesaler or retailer of ophthalmic materials. If successful in establishing a violation or violations of this section, the attorney general and reporter may also recover a civil penalty not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000) per day for each violation of this section, plus court costs and reasonable attorney's fees.
Acts 2003 , ch. 246, § 2.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-5-114 — TN Code / Title 63 / Chapter 5 / Section 63-5-114
Dental hygienists - Examination - Licensure - Reciprocity
Status: in_force

(a) The board is authorized to issue a license to practice dental hygiene to applicants who are citizens of the United States or Canada or who are legally entitled to live within the United States, who have graduated and received a diploma from a dental hygiene program accredited by the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation, that provides a minimum of two (2) academic years of dental hygiene curriculum and that may be completed in a period of time less than two (2) years, in or through an institution of higher education accredited by an agency recognized by the United States department of education to offer college-level programs and who have successfully passed such examinations as may be established by the board. The board may recognize a certificate granted by the joint commission of national dental examinations or accept the results of the southern regional testing agency, or either organization, in lieu of or subject to such examinations as may be required by the board. (b) (1) Each applicant for a license as a dental hygienist shall pay a nonrefundable application fee to the board, as set annually by the board. (2) Any applicant submitting to an examination conducted by the board shall, in addition to the application fee, pay a nonrefundable examination fee as set annually by the board. (3) The license shall be of the type and kind agreed upon by the board. (c) The secretary of the board shall keep a separate register showing the names and addresses of all dental hygienists so licensed by the board. (d) The board is authorized in its discretion to issue a license by criteria approval to any dental hygienist who: (1) Is licensed and has, pursuant to that license, actively engaged in practice for three (3) years or more in another state or states; (2) Is a graduate of and has received a diploma from a dental hygiene program accredited by the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation that provides a minimum of two (2) academic years of dental hygiene curriculum and that may be completed in a period of time less than two (2) years, in or through an institution of higher education accredited by an agency recognized by the United States department of education to offer college-level programs; and (3) Submits satisfactory evidence of good moral character and professional competence, including a certificate to that effect from the licensing or registration board from all states in which the applicant has held a license, upon payment of a nonrefundable fee as set by the board. (e) The board is authorized in its discretion to issue a limited license for educational purposes to any dental hygienist who is duly licensed or registered to practice in any other state, who meets the requirements of the board and who submits satisfactory evidence of good moral character and professional competence, including a certificate to that effect from the licensing or registration board from all states in which the applicant has held a license, upon payment of a nonrefundable fee as set by the board. (f) The board may in its discretion revoke a license to any person who fails to register the license with the board within ninety (90) days following notification of licensure. Acts 1957, ch. 32, § 15; 1976, ch. 497, § 4; 1978, ch. 824, § 11; 1981, ch. 99, § 10; T.C.A., § 63-543; Acts 1984, ch. 608, §3; 1988, ch. 635, §§ 14-16; 1989, ch. 523, §§13-15; 1990, ch. 1031, §§ 14-18; 1999, ch. 291, §§ 1, 2.
(a) The board is authorized to issue a license to practice dental hygiene to applicants who are citizens of the United States or Canada or who are legally entitled to live within the United States, who have graduated and received a diploma from a dental hygiene program accredited by the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation, that provides a minimum of two (2) academic years of dental hygiene curriculum and that may be completed in a period of time less than two (2) years, in or through an institution of higher education accredited by an agency recognized by the United States department of education to offer college-level programs and who have successfully passed such examinations as may be established by the board. The board may recognize a certificate granted by the joint commission of national dental examinations or accept the results of the southern regional testing agency, or either organization, in lieu of or subject to such examinations as may be required by the board.
(b) (1) Each applicant for a license as a dental hygienist shall pay a nonrefundable application fee to the board, as set annually by the board. (2) Any applicant submitting to an examination conducted by the board shall, in addition to the application fee, pay a nonrefundable examination fee as set annually by the board. (3) The license shall be of the type and kind agreed upon by the board.
(1) Each applicant for a license as a dental hygienist shall pay a nonrefundable application fee to the board, as set annually by the board.
(2) Any applicant submitting to an examination conducted by the board shall, in addition to the application fee, pay a nonrefundable examination fee as set annually by the board.
(3) The license shall be of the type and kind agreed upon by the board.
(c) The secretary of the board shall keep a separate register showing the names and addresses of all dental hygienists so licensed by the board.
(d) The board is authorized in its discretion to issue a license by criteria approval to any dental hygienist who: (1) Is licensed and has, pursuant to that license, actively engaged in practice for three (3) years or more in another state or states; (2) Is a graduate of and has received a diploma from a dental hygiene program accredited by the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation that provides a minimum of two (2) academic years of dental hygiene curriculum and that may be completed in a period of time less than two (2) years, in or through an institution of higher education accredited by an agency recognized by the United States department of education to offer college-level programs; and (3) Submits satisfactory evidence of good moral character and professional competence, including a certificate to that effect from the licensing or registration board from all states in which the applicant has held a license, upon payment of a nonrefundable fee as set by the board.
(1) Is licensed and has, pursuant to that license, actively engaged in practice for three (3) years or more in another state or states;
(2) Is a graduate of and has received a diploma from a dental hygiene program accredited by the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation that provides a minimum of two (2) academic years of dental hygiene curriculum and that may be completed in a period of time less than two (2) years, in or through an institution of higher education accredited by an agency recognized by the United States department of education to offer college-level programs; and
(3) Submits satisfactory evidence of good moral character and professional competence, including a certificate to that effect from the licensing or registration board from all states in which the applicant has held a license, upon payment of a nonrefundable fee as set by the board.
(e) The board is authorized in its discretion to issue a limited license for educational purposes to any dental hygienist who is duly licensed or registered to practice in any other state, who meets the requirements of the board and who submits satisfactory evidence of good moral character and professional competence, including a certificate to that effect from the licensing or registration board from all states in which the applicant has held a license, upon payment of a nonrefundable fee as set by the board.
(f) The board may in its discretion revoke a license to any person who fails to register the license with the board within ninety (90) days following notification of licensure.
Acts 1957, ch. 32, § 15; 1976, ch. 497, § 4; 1978, ch. 824, § 11; 1981, ch. 99, § 10; T.C.A., § 63-543; Acts 1984, ch. 608, §3; 1988, ch. 635, §§ 14-16; 1989, ch. 523, §§13-15; 1990, ch. 1031, §§ 14-18; 1999, ch. 291, §§ 1, 2.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-9-112 — TN Code / Title 63 / Chapter 9 / Section 63-9-112
Operation of X-ray equipment in physicians' offices - Adoption of rules and regulations establishing minimum educational standards
Status: in_force

(a) The board shall have, in regard to operators of X-ray equipment and/or machines in physician offices, the authority, by rules and regulations, to: (1) Establish and issue limited X-ray certifications to qualified individuals in the areas of densitometry, chest, extremities, skull and/or sinus and lumbar spine; (2) Establish and issue full X-ray certifications to individuals who hold current and unrestricted national certification from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists; (3) Establish the minimum educational courses, curriculum, hours and standards that are prerequisite to issuance of the limited certificates; (4) Select the examination or examinations to be utilized as the board's limited certification examination or examinations and the prerequisites, if any, for admission to the examination or examinations. The board is authorized to enter into a contract or agreement with the chosen examination service or services or select an intermediary between the board and the examination service or services to process applicants for the examination or examinations; (5) Establish any other criteria for issuance of limited certificates that are reasonably related to the safe and competent performance of X-ray procedures; (6) Establish a mechanism for the board accreditation of educational courses that are operating for purposes of qualifying individuals for limited certification and that meet the requirements established pursuant to the rules promulgated under the authority of subdivision (a)(3) and that establish the causes and standards that are grounds for withdrawal of the course accreditation and the mechanism for that withdrawal; (7) Establish the fees to be paid for application and certification, renewal and late renewal of certificates and the fees required to be paid for application, renewal and late renewal of educational course accreditation; and (8) Establish the required number of hours, types of courses and methods of proving compliance for biennial continuing education for all certificate holders. (b) The certificates and accreditations issued pursuant to this section must be renewed and may be retired and reactivated pursuant to board established procedures. A person holding a certificate issued pursuant to this section may be disciplined for the same causes and under the same procedures as contained in § 63-6-214 for the medical board and § 63-9-111 for the board of osteopathic examination. (c) The standards established by the board pursuant to subsection (a) shall be at least as stringent as any mandatory federal standards. (d) No person shall perform X-ray procedures in a physician's office without being licensed as a physician or certified by the board pursuant to this section. Persons who have enrolled in a board recognized radiologic training program are exempt from the certification requirements of this section only as to X-ray procedures performed within or under the auspices of the program in which they are enrolled. After completion of the course but while awaiting the first opportunity to sit for the certification examination, but for no more than six (6) months, and for a period of time within which to receive the examination scores, but no more than seventy-five (75) days thereafter, such persons are exempt from the certification requirements of this section. (e) No X-ray procedures may be performed by any person holding a certificate issued pursuant to this section without: (1) An order from a physician licensed pursuant to chapter 6 of this title or an osteopathic physician licensed pursuant to this chapter; and (2) A physician licensed pursuant to chapter 6 of this title or an osteopathic physician licensed pursuant to this chapter exercising full supervision, responsibility and control over the services being provided. The board is authorized to establish, by rules and regulations, the levels of supervision required of physicians utilizing persons certified pursuant to this section. (f) A physician's office for purposes of this section means anywhere the practice of medicine as defined in § 63-6-204 or the practice of osteopathy as defined in § 63-9-106 , which includes the performance of X-ray procedures contemplated by this section, is being conducted, except where that practice is conducted in or under the auspices of a facility or entity licensed by the health facilities commission. The operation of a business in which X-ray procedures contemplated by this section are performed that is not owned by a physician, group of physicians, medical professional corporation, limited liability medical professional company or an entity or facility licensed by the division of health care facilities is prohibited. Amended by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 1119, s 11, eff. 7/1/2022. Acts 1990, ch. 726, § 1; 2000, ch. 956, § 1.
(a) The board shall have, in regard to operators of X-ray equipment and/or machines in physician offices, the authority, by rules and regulations, to: (1) Establish and issue limited X-ray certifications to qualified individuals in the areas of densitometry, chest, extremities, skull and/or sinus and lumbar spine; (2) Establish and issue full X-ray certifications to individuals who hold current and unrestricted national certification from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists; (3) Establish the minimum educational courses, curriculum, hours and standards that are prerequisite to issuance of the limited certificates; (4) Select the examination or examinations to be utilized as the board's limited certification examination or examinations and the prerequisites, if any, for admission to the examination or examinations. The board is authorized to enter into a contract or agreement with the chosen examination service or services or select an intermediary between the board and the examination service or services to process applicants for the examination or examinations; (5) Establish any other criteria for issuance of limited certificates that are reasonably related to the safe and competent performance of X-ray procedures; (6) Establish a mechanism for the board accreditation of educational courses that are operating for purposes of qualifying individuals for limited certification and that meet the requirements established pursuant to the rules promulgated under the authority of subdivision (a)(3) and that establish the causes and standards that are grounds for withdrawal of the course accreditation and the mechanism for that withdrawal; (7) Establish the fees to be paid for application and certification, renewal and late renewal of certificates and the fees required to be paid for application, renewal and late renewal of educational course accreditation; and (8) Establish the required number of hours, types of courses and methods of proving compliance for biennial continuing education for all certificate holders.
(1) Establish and issue limited X-ray certifications to qualified individuals in the areas of densitometry, chest, extremities, skull and/or sinus and lumbar spine;
(2) Establish and issue full X-ray certifications to individuals who hold current and unrestricted national certification from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists;
(3) Establish the minimum educational courses, curriculum, hours and standards that are prerequisite to issuance of the limited certificates;
(4) Select the examination or examinations to be utilized as the board's limited certification examination or examinations and the prerequisites, if any, for admission to the examination or examinations. The board is authorized to enter into a contract or agreement with the chosen examination service or services or select an intermediary between the board and the examination service or services to process applicants for the examination or examinations;
(5) Establish any other criteria for issuance of limited certificates that are reasonably related to the safe and competent performance of X-ray procedures;
(6) Establish a mechanism for the board accreditation of educational courses that are operating for purposes of qualifying individuals for limited certification and that meet the requirements established pursuant to the rules promulgated under the authority of subdivision (a)(3) and that establish the causes and standards that are grounds for withdrawal of the course accreditation and the mechanism for that withdrawal;
(7) Establish the fees to be paid for application and certification, renewal and late renewal of certificates and the fees required to be paid for application, renewal and late renewal of educational course accreditation; and
(8) Establish the required number of hours, types of courses and methods of proving compliance for biennial continuing education for all certificate holders.
(b) The certificates and accreditations issued pursuant to this section must be renewed and may be retired and reactivated pursuant to board established procedures. A person holding a certificate issued pursuant to this section may be disciplined for the same causes and under the same procedures as contained in § 63-6-214 for the medical board and § 63-9-111 for the board of osteopathic examination.
(c) The standards established by the board pursuant to subsection (a) shall be at least as stringent as any mandatory federal standards.
(d) No person shall perform X-ray procedures in a physician's office without being licensed as a physician or certified by the board pursuant to this section. Persons who have enrolled in a board recognized radiologic training program are exempt from the certification requirements of this section only as to X-ray procedures performed within or under the auspices of the program in which they are enrolled. After completion of the course but while awaiting the first opportunity to sit for the certification examination, but for no more than six (6) months, and for a period of time within which to receive the examination scores, but no more than seventy-five (75) days thereafter, such persons are exempt from the certification requirements of this section.
(e) No X-ray procedures may be performed by any person holding a certificate issued pursuant to this section without: (1) An order from a physician licensed pursuant to chapter 6 of this title or an osteopathic physician licensed pursuant to this chapter; and (2) A physician licensed pursuant to chapter 6 of this title or an osteopathic physician licensed pursuant to this chapter exercising full supervision, responsibility and control over the services being provided. The board is authorized to establish, by rules and regulations, the levels of supervision required of physicians utilizing persons certified pursuant to this section.
(1) An order from a physician licensed pursuant to chapter 6 of this title or an osteopathic physician licensed pursuant to this chapter; and
(2) A physician licensed pursuant to chapter 6 of this title or an osteopathic physician licensed pursuant to this chapter exercising full supervision, responsibility and control over the services being provided. The board is authorized to establish, by rules and regulations, the levels of supervision required of physicians utilizing persons certified pursuant to this section.
(f) A physician's office for purposes of this section means anywhere the practice of medicine as defined in § 63-6-204 or the practice of osteopathy as defined in § 63-9-106 , which includes the performance of X-ray procedures contemplated by this section, is being conducted, except where that practice is conducted in or under the auspices of a facility or entity licensed by the health facilities commission. The operation of a business in which X-ray procedures contemplated by this section are performed that is not owned by a physician, group of physicians, medical professional corporation, limited liability medical professional company or an entity or facility licensed by the division of health care facilities is prohibited.
Amended by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 1119, s 11, eff. 7/1/2022.
Acts 1990, ch. 726, § 1; 2000, ch. 956, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-1-107 — TN Code / Title 63 / Chapter 1 / Section 63-1-107
License renewals
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Every person licensed to practice any branch of the healing arts in this state shall apply to the division for a certificate of registration. Notwithstanding any provision of this title to the contrary, the division, with the approval of the commissioner, shall establish a system of license renewals at alternative intervals that will allow for the distribution of the license workload as uniformly as is practicable throughout the calendar year. Licenses issued under the alternative method are valid for twenty-four (24) months and expire on the last day of the last month of the license period. However, during a transition period, or at any time thereafter when the board determines that the volume of work for any given interval is unduly burdensome or costly, either the licenses or renewals, or both of them, may be issued for terms of not less than six (6) months nor more than eighteen (18) months. The fee imposed for any license under the alternative interval method for a period of other than twenty-four (24) months shall be proportionate to the annual fee and modified in no other manner, except that the proportional fee shall be rounded off to the nearest quarter of a dollar (25¢). (2) No renewal application will be accepted after the last day of the month following the license expiration date under the alternative method authorized in subdivision (a)(1). (b) (1) All new licenses issued by the division, upon application and payment of the registration fee provided in this subsection (b), shall be registered by the division at the time of issuance and a certificate of registration shall be issued to the licensee. (2) Each application shall be made on a form to be furnished by the division. Such application shall give the applicant's name in full, the applicant's address, the date and number of the license issued to such applicant for the practice of the healing arts or any branch thereof, and such other facts as tend to identify the applicant and the applicant's license as the division deems necessary. (3) Each applicant for registration shall submit with the application a fee as set annually by the division. (c) When any licensee fails to register and pay the annual registration fee within sixty (60) days after the registration becomes due as provided in this section, the license of such person shall be automatically revoked at the expiration of sixty (60) days after the registration was required, without further notice or hearing. (d) Any person whose license is automatically revoked as provided in subsection (c) may make application in writing to the appropriate licensing board for the reinstatement of such license; and, upon good cause being shown, the division and the board in their discretion may reinstate such license upon the payment of the renewal fee as set by the board as well as a late renewal fee set by the board, which may not exceed twice the renewal fee. Amended by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 763,s 1, eff. 7/1/2016. Acts 1947, ch. 9, § 5; mod. C. Supp. 1950, § 6907.5 (Williams, § 6917.22); Acts 1953, ch. 113, § 4; 1973, ch. 166, § 1; 1975, ch. 355, § 3; 1976, ch. 406, § 1; 1976, ch. 566, § 1; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 63-113; Acts 1984, ch. 937, § 66; T.C.A., § 63-1-114 ; Acts 1989, ch. 360, §§ 15, 16; 1990, ch. 1026, §§ 29, 30; 2010, ch. 1043, § 1.
(a) (1) Every person licensed to practice any branch of the healing arts in this state shall apply to the division for a certificate of registration. Notwithstanding any provision of this title to the contrary, the division, with the approval of the commissioner, shall establish a system of license renewals at alternative intervals that will allow for the distribution of the license workload as uniformly as is practicable throughout the calendar year. Licenses issued under the alternative method are valid for twenty-four (24) months and expire on the last day of the last month of the license period. However, during a transition period, or at any time thereafter when the board determines that the volume of work for any given interval is unduly burdensome or costly, either the licenses or renewals, or both of them, may be issued for terms of not less than six (6) months nor more than eighteen (18) months. The fee imposed for any license under the alternative interval method for a period of other than twenty-four (24) months shall be proportionate to the annual fee and modified in no other manner, except that the proportional fee shall be rounded off to the nearest quarter of a dollar (25¢). (2) No renewal application will be accepted after the last day of the month following the license expiration date under the alternative method authorized in subdivision (a)(1).
(1) Every person licensed to practice any branch of the healing arts in this state shall apply to the division for a certificate of registration. Notwithstanding any provision of this title to the contrary, the division, with the approval of the commissioner, shall establish a system of license renewals at alternative intervals that will allow for the distribution of the license workload as uniformly as is practicable throughout the calendar year. Licenses issued under the alternative method are valid for twenty-four (24) months and expire on the last day of the last month of the license period. However, during a transition period, or at any time thereafter when the board determines that the volume of work for any given interval is unduly burdensome or costly, either the licenses or renewals, or both of them, may be issued for terms of not less than six (6) months nor more than eighteen (18) months. The fee imposed for any license under the alternative interval method for a period of other than twenty-four (24) months shall be proportionate to the annual fee and modified in no other manner, except that the proportional fee shall be rounded off to the nearest quarter of a dollar (25¢).
(2) No renewal application will be accepted after the last day of the month following the license expiration date under the alternative method authorized in subdivision (a)(1).
(b) (1) All new licenses issued by the division, upon application and payment of the registration fee provided in this subsection (b), shall be registered by the division at the time of issuance and a certificate of registration shall be issued to the licensee. (2) Each application shall be made on a form to be furnished by the division. Such application shall give the applicant's name in full, the applicant's address, the date and number of the license issued to such applicant for the practice of the healing arts or any branch thereof, and such other facts as tend to identify the applicant and the applicant's license as the division deems necessary. (3) Each applicant for registration shall submit with the application a fee as set annually by the division.
(1) All new licenses issued by the division, upon application and payment of the registration fee provided in this subsection (b), shall be registered by the division at the time of issuance and a certificate of registration shall be issued to the licensee.
(2) Each application shall be made on a form to be furnished by the division. Such application shall give the applicant's name in full, the applicant's address, the date and number of the license issued to such applicant for the practice of the healing arts or any branch thereof, and such other facts as tend to identify the applicant and the applicant's license as the division deems necessary.
(3) Each applicant for registration shall submit with the application a fee as set annually by the division.
(c) When any licensee fails to register and pay the annual registration fee within sixty (60) days after the registration becomes due as provided in this section, the license of such person shall be automatically revoked at the expiration of sixty (60) days after the registration was required, without further notice or hearing.
(d) Any person whose license is automatically revoked as provided in subsection (c) may make application in writing to the appropriate licensing board for the reinstatement of such license; and, upon good cause being shown, the division and the board in their discretion may reinstate such license upon the payment of the renewal fee as set by the board as well as a late renewal fee set by the board, which may not exceed twice the renewal fee.
Amended by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 763,s 1, eff. 7/1/2016.
Acts 1947, ch. 9, § 5; mod. C. Supp. 1950, § 6907.5 (Williams, § 6917.22); Acts 1953, ch. 113, § 4; 1973, ch. 166, § 1; 1975, ch. 355, § 3; 1976, ch. 406, § 1; 1976, ch. 566, § 1; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 63-113; Acts 1984, ch. 937, § 66; T.C.A., § 63-1-114 ; Acts 1989, ch. 360, §§ 15, 16; 1990, ch. 1026, §§ 29, 30; 2010, ch. 1043, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-17-109 — TN Code / Title 63 / Chapter 17 / Section 63-17-109
Disposition of fees - Allotment of funds
Status: in_force

(a) All fees coming into the custody of the board, including examination fees, license fees, renewal fees, fines, penalties and other payments, shall be paid by the board to the state treasurer and become a part of the general fund. (b) The commissioner of finance and administration shall make allotments of the general fund for proper expenditures of the board, and no expenditure shall be made by the board until allotment for the expenditure has been made by the commissioner. Such allotments for the operation of the board shall be disbursed under the general budgetary laws of the state. Acts 1973, ch. 93, § 9; T.C.A., § 63-1709; modified.
(a) All fees coming into the custody of the board, including examination fees, license fees, renewal fees, fines, penalties and other payments, shall be paid by the board to the state treasurer and become a part of the general fund.
(b) The commissioner of finance and administration shall make allotments of the general fund for proper expenditures of the board, and no expenditure shall be made by the board until allotment for the expenditure has been made by the commissioner. Such allotments for the operation of the board shall be disbursed under the general budgetary laws of the state.
Acts 1973, ch. 93, § 9; T.C.A., § 63-1709; modified.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-13-311 — TN Code / Title 63 / Chapter 13 / Section 63-13-311
Supervision of students and assistive personnel
Status: in_force

(a) Physical therapists are responsible for the patient care given by physical therapist assistants, assistive personnel and students on clinical affiliations under their supervision. The physical therapist may delegate to the physical therapist assistant, assistive personnel and clinical students selected acts, tasks or procedures that fall within the scope of their education or training. (b) Physical therapist assistants shall at all times be under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist as defined in § 63-13-103 and as further set forth in the rules promulgated by the board. (c) Physical therapy aides, other assistive personnel and clinical students shall at all times perform patient care activities under the onsite supervision of a licensed physical therapist or physical therapist assistant as defined in § 63-13-103 . (d) Physical therapist students and physical therapist assistant students shall at all times be under the supervision of a physical therapist as further set forth in the rules promulgated by the board. Acts 1999, ch. 528, § 22.
(a) Physical therapists are responsible for the patient care given by physical therapist assistants, assistive personnel and students on clinical affiliations under their supervision. The physical therapist may delegate to the physical therapist assistant, assistive personnel and clinical students selected acts, tasks or procedures that fall within the scope of their education or training.
(b) Physical therapist assistants shall at all times be under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist as defined in § 63-13-103 and as further set forth in the rules promulgated by the board.
(c) Physical therapy aides, other assistive personnel and clinical students shall at all times perform patient care activities under the onsite supervision of a licensed physical therapist or physical therapist assistant as defined in § 63-13-103 .
(d) Physical therapist students and physical therapist assistant students shall at all times be under the supervision of a physical therapist as further set forth in the rules promulgated by the board.
Acts 1999, ch. 528, § 22.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-22-109 — TN Code / Title 63 / Chapter 22 / Section 63-22-109
Board action on completed applications for initial licensure or transfer
Status: in_force

(a) When the board receives a completed application for initial licensure or a completed application for licensure from an applicant who is licensed in another state or territory of the United States or in the District of Columbia, then the board shall, within sixty (60) days from the date the board receives the completed application: (1) Render a decision on the application; or (2) Inform the applicant of the need to appear before the board. (b) As used in this section, "completed application" means an application that satisfies all statutory and board rule requirements. Added by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 426, s 16, eff. 5/11/2023.
(a) When the board receives a completed application for initial licensure or a completed application for licensure from an applicant who is licensed in another state or territory of the United States or in the District of Columbia, then the board shall, within sixty (60) days from the date the board receives the completed application: (1) Render a decision on the application; or (2) Inform the applicant of the need to appear before the board.
(1) Render a decision on the application; or
(2) Inform the applicant of the need to appear before the board.
(b) As used in this section, "completed application" means an application that satisfies all statutory and board rule requirements.
Added by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 426, s 16, eff. 5/11/2023.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-6-103 — TN Code / Title 63 / Chapter 6 / Section 63-6-103
Officers - Quorum
Status: in_force

(a) The board is authorized to elect from its own members a president and secretary and to create such other officers as may be necessary for its efficient operations. (b) For purposes of conducting administrative business and promulgating rules and regulations, seven (7) members shall constitute a quorum, and the board shall meet at least twice a year to conduct such administrative business. A majority vote of the members present at the business meetings shall be required to authorize board action on any board business. For purposes of contested case hearings and disciplinary matters, three (3) or more members shall constitute a quorum; and the board president is authorized, when it is deemed necessary, to split the board into panels of three (3) or more, each to conduct contested case hearings or disciplinary matters. A majority vote of the members present on any duly constituted panel shall be required to authorize board action in disciplinary matters and contested case hearings. The board president shall have the authority to appoint board members to serve, as necessary, on the panels regardless of the grand division from which the appointed member was chosen or the member's status as a physician or nonphysician member. The existence of a nonphysician board member creates no rights in any individual concerning the composition of any panel in any disciplinary matter or contested case hearing. Notwithstanding § 4-5-314(e) to the contrary, unavailability of a member of any panel before rendition of a final order shall not require substitution of another member unless the unavailability results in there being less than the quorum required by this section for contested case hearings or disciplinary matters. Any substitute required shall use any existing record and may conduct any further proceedings as is necessary in the interest of justice. Acts 1901, ch. 78, § 4; Shan., § 3609a16; Code 1932, § 6921; Acts 1978, ch. 628, §§ 1, 2; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 63-603; Acts 1982, ch. 905, § 2; 1993, ch. 404, § 4; 1995, ch. 329, § 2; 2004, ch. 677, § 3.
(a) The board is authorized to elect from its own members a president and secretary and to create such other officers as may be necessary for its efficient operations.
(b) For purposes of conducting administrative business and promulgating rules and regulations, seven (7) members shall constitute a quorum, and the board shall meet at least twice a year to conduct such administrative business. A majority vote of the members present at the business meetings shall be required to authorize board action on any board business. For purposes of contested case hearings and disciplinary matters, three (3) or more members shall constitute a quorum; and the board president is authorized, when it is deemed necessary, to split the board into panels of three (3) or more, each to conduct contested case hearings or disciplinary matters. A majority vote of the members present on any duly constituted panel shall be required to authorize board action in disciplinary matters and contested case hearings. The board president shall have the authority to appoint board members to serve, as necessary, on the panels regardless of the grand division from which the appointed member was chosen or the member's status as a physician or nonphysician member. The existence of a nonphysician board member creates no rights in any individual concerning the composition of any panel in any disciplinary matter or contested case hearing. Notwithstanding § 4-5-314(e) to the contrary, unavailability of a member of any panel before rendition of a final order shall not require substitution of another member unless the unavailability results in there being less than the quorum required by this section for contested case hearings or disciplinary matters. Any substitute required shall use any existing record and may conduct any further proceedings as is necessary in the interest of justice.
Acts 1901, ch. 78, § 4; Shan., § 3609a16; Code 1932, § 6921; Acts 1978, ch. 628, §§ 1, 2; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 63-603; Acts 1982, ch. 905, § 2; 1993, ch. 404, § 4; 1995, ch. 329, § 2; 2004, ch. 677, § 3.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-32-114 — TN Code / Title 63 / Chapter 32 / Section 63-32-114
Development of system for collection and dissemination of information
Status: in_force

(a) The initial development of a system for the collection and dissemination of information as provided under this chapter shall be contracted to an appropriate service provider by the department under compliance with title 12, chapters 3 and 4. The cost of such contract shall be paid from fees collected from providers regulated by the division of health related boards. (b) In disseminating information under this chapter, the department of health is directed to use the department's existing toll-free telephone resources. The creation of an additional toll-free telephone line is not required by this chapter. Acts 1998, ch. 1073, § 14.
(a) The initial development of a system for the collection and dissemination of information as provided under this chapter shall be contracted to an appropriate service provider by the department under compliance with title 12, chapters 3 and 4. The cost of such contract shall be paid from fees collected from providers regulated by the division of health related boards.
(b) In disseminating information under this chapter, the department of health is directed to use the department's existing toll-free telephone resources. The creation of an additional toll-free telephone line is not required by this chapter.
Acts 1998, ch. 1073, § 14.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-12-130 — TN Code / Title 63 / Chapter 12 / Section 63-12-130
Prosecution of violators
Status: in_force

(a) The state and county prosecuting attorneys shall prosecute all persons charged with the violation of any of this chapter or rules of the board. (b) The secretary-treasurer of the board, or other person employed or designated by the board, shall assist the prosecuting attorneys by furnishing them evidence of such violations whenever the board comes into possession of same. Acts 1967, ch. 80, § 30; T.C.A., § 63-1230.
(a) The state and county prosecuting attorneys shall prosecute all persons charged with the violation of any of this chapter or rules of the board.
(b) The secretary-treasurer of the board, or other person employed or designated by the board, shall assist the prosecuting attorneys by furnishing them evidence of such violations whenever the board comes into possession of same.
Acts 1967, ch. 80, § 30; T.C.A., § 63-1230.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-27-111 — TN Code / Title 63 / Chapter 27 / Section 63-27-111
Prohibited practices - Criminal penalties
Status: in_force

(a) No person shall by verbal claim, advertisement, letterhead, card, or in any other way, claim to be a registered respiratory therapist, certified respiratory therapist or respiratory assistant unless such person possesses a valid license issued pursuant to this chapter. (b) It is unlawful for any person to practice or offer to practice respiratory care unless such person has been duly licensed under this chapter, except as provided in § 63-27-110 . (c) Each violation of this section is a Class A misdemeanor. Acts 1986, ch. 610, § 1; 1989, ch. 591, §§ 1, 6; 1998, ch. 1106, §§27 - 29, 38, 39, 55; 2000, ch. 621, §§ 2, 3.
(a) No person shall by verbal claim, advertisement, letterhead, card, or in any other way, claim to be a registered respiratory therapist, certified respiratory therapist or respiratory assistant unless such person possesses a valid license issued pursuant to this chapter.
(b) It is unlawful for any person to practice or offer to practice respiratory care unless such person has been duly licensed under this chapter, except as provided in § 63-27-110 .
(c) Each violation of this section is a Class A misdemeanor.
Acts 1986, ch. 610, § 1; 1989, ch. 591, §§ 1, 6; 1998, ch. 1106, §§27 - 29, 38, 39, 55; 2000, ch. 621, §§ 2, 3.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-1-304 — TN Code / Title 63 / Chapter 1 / Section 63-1-304
Inspections
Status: in_force

Each board shall have the authority to inspect a pain management clinic which utilizes the services of a practitioner licensed by that board. During such inspections, the authorized representatives of the board may inspect all necessary documents and medical records to ensure compliance with this part and all other applicable laws and rules. Acts 2011, ch. 340, § 1.
Each board shall have the authority to inspect a pain management clinic which utilizes the services of a practitioner licensed by that board. During such inspections, the authorized representatives of the board may inspect all necessary documents and medical records to ensure compliance with this part and all other applicable laws and rules.
Acts 2011, ch. 340, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-6-807 — TN Code / Title 63 / Chapter 6 / Section 63-6-807
Denial, suspension, or revocation of license - Other disciplinary actions
Status: in_force

(a) The board shall have the power to: (1) Deny, restrict or condition a license; (2) Permanently or temporarily withhold issuance of a license; (3) Suspend, limit or restrict a previously issued license, for the time and in the manner that the board determines; (4) Reprimand, suspend, revoke or take any other disciplinary action in relation to an applicant or license holder that the board, in its discretion, deems proper; or (5) Permanently revoke a license. (b) The grounds upon which the board shall exercise the powers in subsection (a) shall include, but are not limited to, circumstances in which the person: (1) Is guilty of fraud or deceit in the procurement or holding of the license; (2) Has been convicted of a felony in a court of competent jurisdiction, either within or outside of this state, unless the conviction has been reversed and the holder of the license was discharged or acquitted or if the holder has been pardoned with full restoration of civil rights, in which case the license shall be restored; (3) Is or has been physically or mentally incapable of practicing at a level of competency that protects the public health, safety and welfare; (4) Has knowingly aided and abetted a person who is not a license holder or is not otherwise authorized pursuant to this part to perform the duties of a license holder under this part; (5) Has undertaken or engaged in any practice beyond the scope of practice stated in § 63-6-803 ; (6) Has impersonated a license holder or former license holder or is under an assumed name performing the duties authorized to be performed only by a licensed person; (7) Has been found guilty of a violation of the code of ethics as provided in § 63-6-805 ; (8) Is or has been found guilty of incompetence or negligence in performance as a license holder; (9) Has been found guilty of unethical conduct; (10) Violates or attempts to violate, directly or indirectly, or assists or aids in the violation of, or conspires to violate, any provision of this part or any lawful order of the board issued pursuant to this part, or any of the rules or regulations promulgated pursuant to this part or any criminal statute of the state; (11) Is habitually intoxicated or engages in personal misuse of any drugs or the use of intoxicating liquors, narcotics, controlled substances, controlled substance analogues or other drugs or stimulants in a manner that adversely affects the person's ability to practice; or (12) Has received disciplinary action from another state for any acts or omissions that would constitute grounds for discipline of a person licensed in this state. A certified copy of the initial or final order or other equivalent document memorializing the disciplinary action from the disciplining state shall constitute prima facie evidence of violation of this section and shall be sufficient grounds upon which to deny, restrict or condition licensure or renewal or to discipline a person licensed in this state. Acts 2007 , ch. 366, § 1; 2012 , ch. 848, § 72.
(a) The board shall have the power to: (1) Deny, restrict or condition a license; (2) Permanently or temporarily withhold issuance of a license; (3) Suspend, limit or restrict a previously issued license, for the time and in the manner that the board determines; (4) Reprimand, suspend, revoke or take any other disciplinary action in relation to an applicant or license holder that the board, in its discretion, deems proper; or (5) Permanently revoke a license.
(1) Deny, restrict or condition a license;
(2) Permanently or temporarily withhold issuance of a license;
(3) Suspend, limit or restrict a previously issued license, for the time and in the manner that the board determines;
(4) Reprimand, suspend, revoke or take any other disciplinary action in relation to an applicant or license holder that the board, in its discretion, deems proper; or
(5) Permanently revoke a license.
(b) The grounds upon which the board shall exercise the powers in subsection (a) shall include, but are not limited to, circumstances in which the person: (1) Is guilty of fraud or deceit in the procurement or holding of the license; (2) Has been convicted of a felony in a court of competent jurisdiction, either within or outside of this state, unless the conviction has been reversed and the holder of the license was discharged or acquitted or if the holder has been pardoned with full restoration of civil rights, in which case the license shall be restored; (3) Is or has been physically or mentally incapable of practicing at a level of competency that protects the public health, safety and welfare; (4) Has knowingly aided and abetted a person who is not a license holder or is not otherwise authorized pursuant to this part to perform the duties of a license holder under this part; (5) Has undertaken or engaged in any practice beyond the scope of practice stated in § 63-6-803 ; (6) Has impersonated a license holder or former license holder or is under an assumed name performing the duties authorized to be performed only by a licensed person; (7) Has been found guilty of a violation of the code of ethics as provided in § 63-6-805 ; (8) Is or has been found guilty of incompetence or negligence in performance as a license holder; (9) Has been found guilty of unethical conduct; (10) Violates or attempts to violate, directly or indirectly, or assists or aids in the violation of, or conspires to violate, any provision of this part or any lawful order of the board issued pursuant to this part, or any of the rules or regulations promulgated pursuant to this part or any criminal statute of the state; (11) Is habitually intoxicated or engages in personal misuse of any drugs or the use of intoxicating liquors, narcotics, controlled substances, controlled substance analogues or other drugs or stimulants in a manner that adversely affects the person's ability to practice; or (12) Has received disciplinary action from another state for any acts or omissions that would constitute grounds for discipline of a person licensed in this state. A certified copy of the initial or final order or other equivalent document memorializing the disciplinary action from the disciplining state shall constitute prima facie evidence of violation of this section and shall be sufficient grounds upon which to deny, restrict or condition licensure or renewal or to discipline a person licensed in this state.
(1) Is guilty of fraud or deceit in the procurement or holding of the license;
(2) Has been convicted of a felony in a court of competent jurisdiction, either within or outside of this state, unless the conviction has been reversed and the holder of the license was discharged or acquitted or if the holder has been pardoned with full restoration of civil rights, in which case the license shall be restored;
(3) Is or has been physically or mentally incapable of practicing at a level of competency that protects the public health, safety and welfare;
(4) Has knowingly aided and abetted a person who is not a license holder or is not otherwise authorized pursuant to this part to perform the duties of a license holder under this part;
(5) Has undertaken or engaged in any practice beyond the scope of practice stated in § 63-6-803 ;
(6) Has impersonated a license holder or former license holder or is under an assumed name performing the duties authorized to be performed only by a licensed person;
(7) Has been found guilty of a violation of the code of ethics as provided in § 63-6-805 ;
(8) Is or has been found guilty of incompetence or negligence in performance as a license holder;
(9) Has been found guilty of unethical conduct;
(10) Violates or attempts to violate, directly or indirectly, or assists or aids in the violation of, or conspires to violate, any provision of this part or any lawful order of the board issued pursuant to this part, or any of the rules or regulations promulgated pursuant to this part or any criminal statute of the state;
(11) Is habitually intoxicated or engages in personal misuse of any drugs or the use of intoxicating liquors, narcotics, controlled substances, controlled substance analogues or other drugs or stimulants in a manner that adversely affects the person's ability to practice; or
(12) Has received disciplinary action from another state for any acts or omissions that would constitute grounds for discipline of a person licensed in this state. A certified copy of the initial or final order or other equivalent document memorializing the disciplinary action from the disciplining state shall constitute prima facie evidence of violation of this section and shall be sufficient grounds upon which to deny, restrict or condition licensure or renewal or to discipline a person licensed in this state.
Acts 2007 , ch. 366, § 1; 2012 , ch. 848, § 72.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-11-203 — TN Code / Title 63 / Chapter 11 / Section 63-11-203
Practice of psychologist
Status: in_force

(a) (1) "Practice of psychologist" means the observation, description, evaluation, interpretation and modification of human behavior by the application of psychological principles, methods and procedures for the purpose of assessing, preventing or eliminating symptomatic, maladaptive or undesired behavior and of enhancing interpersonal relationships, work and life adjustment, personal effectiveness, behavioral health and mental health. (2) (A) "Practice of psychologist" includes, but is not limited to: (i) Psychological testing and the evaluation or assessment of personal characteristics, such as intelligence, personality, abilities, interests, aptitudes and neuropsychological functioning; (ii) Counseling, psychoanalysis, psychotherapy, hypnosis, biofeedback and behavior analysis and therapy; (iii) Psychological diagnosis and treatment of mental, emotional and nervous disorders or disabilities, alcoholism and substance abuse, disorders of habit or conduct, as well as of the psychological aspects of physical illness, accident, injury or disability; (iv) Case management and utilization review of psychological services; (v) Psychoeducational evaluation, therapy, remediation and consultation; (vi) Forensic evaluation; provided, that a person licensed under this chapter performing forensic evaluation is considered to be acting within their lawful scope of practice and the practice of forensic evaluation is not exclusive to individuals licensed under this chapter; (vii) Parent coordination; provided, that a person licensed under this chapter performing parent coordination is considered to be acting within their lawful scope of practice and the practice of parent coordination is not exclusive to individuals licensed under this chapter; and (viii) Telepsychology, which means the practice of psychology via electronic communications technology by persons licensed under this chapter. (B) Psychological services may be rendered to individuals, families, groups and the public. (3) "Practice of psychologist" is construed within the meaning of this definition without regard to whether payment is received for services rendered. (b) A person represents that person to be a psychologist if that person uses any title or description of services incorporating the words "psychology," "psychological" or "psychologist," if such person possesses expert qualification in any area of psychology or if that person offers to the public or renders to individuals or to groups of individuals services defined as the practice of psychology in this chapter. Amended by 2014 Tenn. Acts, ch. 809, s 1, eff. 7/1/2014. Acts 1953, ch. 169, § 2 (Williams, § 7082.2); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 63-1107; Acts 1992, ch. 991, § 1.
(a) (1) "Practice of psychologist" means the observation, description, evaluation, interpretation and modification of human behavior by the application of psychological principles, methods and procedures for the purpose of assessing, preventing or eliminating symptomatic, maladaptive or undesired behavior and of enhancing interpersonal relationships, work and life adjustment, personal effectiveness, behavioral health and mental health. (2) (A) "Practice of psychologist" includes, but is not limited to: (i) Psychological testing and the evaluation or assessment of personal characteristics, such as intelligence, personality, abilities, interests, aptitudes and neuropsychological functioning; (ii) Counseling, psychoanalysis, psychotherapy, hypnosis, biofeedback and behavior analysis and therapy; (iii) Psychological diagnosis and treatment of mental, emotional and nervous disorders or disabilities, alcoholism and substance abuse, disorders of habit or conduct, as well as of the psychological aspects of physical illness, accident, injury or disability; (iv) Case management and utilization review of psychological services; (v) Psychoeducational evaluation, therapy, remediation and consultation; (vi) Forensic evaluation; provided, that a person licensed under this chapter performing forensic evaluation is considered to be acting within their lawful scope of practice and the practice of forensic evaluation is not exclusive to individuals licensed under this chapter; (vii) Parent coordination; provided, that a person licensed under this chapter performing parent coordination is considered to be acting within their lawful scope of practice and the practice of parent coordination is not exclusive to individuals licensed under this chapter; and (viii) Telepsychology, which means the practice of psychology via electronic communications technology by persons licensed under this chapter. (B) Psychological services may be rendered to individuals, families, groups and the public. (3) "Practice of psychologist" is construed within the meaning of this definition without regard to whether payment is received for services rendered.
(1) "Practice of psychologist" means the observation, description, evaluation, interpretation and modification of human behavior by the application of psychological principles, methods and procedures for the purpose of assessing, preventing or eliminating symptomatic, maladaptive or undesired behavior and of enhancing interpersonal relationships, work and life adjustment, personal effectiveness, behavioral health and mental health.
(2) (A) "Practice of psychologist" includes, but is not limited to: (i) Psychological testing and the evaluation or assessment of personal characteristics, such as intelligence, personality, abilities, interests, aptitudes and neuropsychological functioning; (ii) Counseling, psychoanalysis, psychotherapy, hypnosis, biofeedback and behavior analysis and therapy; (iii) Psychological diagnosis and treatment of mental, emotional and nervous disorders or disabilities, alcoholism and substance abuse, disorders of habit or conduct, as well as of the psychological aspects of physical illness, accident, injury or disability; (iv) Case management and utilization review of psychological services; (v) Psychoeducational evaluation, therapy, remediation and consultation; (vi) Forensic evaluation; provided, that a person licensed under this chapter performing forensic evaluation is considered to be acting within their lawful scope of practice and the practice of forensic evaluation is not exclusive to individuals licensed under this chapter; (vii) Parent coordination; provided, that a person licensed under this chapter performing parent coordination is considered to be acting within their lawful scope of practice and the practice of parent coordination is not exclusive to individuals licensed under this chapter; and (viii) Telepsychology, which means the practice of psychology via electronic communications technology by persons licensed under this chapter. (B) Psychological services may be rendered to individuals, families, groups and the public.
(A) "Practice of psychologist" includes, but is not limited to: (i) Psychological testing and the evaluation or assessment of personal characteristics, such as intelligence, personality, abilities, interests, aptitudes and neuropsychological functioning; (ii) Counseling, psychoanalysis, psychotherapy, hypnosis, biofeedback and behavior analysis and therapy; (iii) Psychological diagnosis and treatment of mental, emotional and nervous disorders or disabilities, alcoholism and substance abuse, disorders of habit or conduct, as well as of the psychological aspects of physical illness, accident, injury or disability; (iv) Case management and utilization review of psychological services; (v) Psychoeducational evaluation, therapy, remediation and consultation; (vi) Forensic evaluation; provided, that a person licensed under this chapter performing forensic evaluation is considered to be acting within their lawful scope of practice and the practice of forensic evaluation is not exclusive to individuals licensed under this chapter; (vii) Parent coordination; provided, that a person licensed under this chapter performing parent coordination is considered to be acting within their lawful scope of practice and the practice of parent coordination is not exclusive to individuals licensed under this chapter; and (viii) Telepsychology, which means the practice of psychology via electronic communications technology by persons licensed under this chapter.
(i) Psychological testing and the evaluation or assessment of personal characteristics, such as intelligence, personality, abilities, interests, aptitudes and neuropsychological functioning;
(ii) Counseling, psychoanalysis, psychotherapy, hypnosis, biofeedback and behavior analysis and therapy;
(iii) Psychological diagnosis and treatment of mental, emotional and nervous disorders or disabilities, alcoholism and substance abuse, disorders of habit or conduct, as well as of the psychological aspects of physical illness, accident, injury or disability;
(iv) Case management and utilization review of psychological services;
(v) Psychoeducational evaluation, therapy, remediation and consultation;
(vi) Forensic evaluation; provided, that a person licensed under this chapter performing forensic evaluation is considered to be acting within their lawful scope of practice and the practice of forensic evaluation is not exclusive to individuals licensed under this chapter;
(vii) Parent coordination; provided, that a person licensed under this chapter performing parent coordination is considered to be acting within their lawful scope of practice and the practice of parent coordination is not exclusive to individuals licensed under this chapter; and
(viii) Telepsychology, which means the practice of psychology via electronic communications technology by persons licensed under this chapter.
(B) Psychological services may be rendered to individuals, families, groups and the public.
(3) "Practice of psychologist" is construed within the meaning of this definition without regard to whether payment is received for services rendered.
(b) A person represents that person to be a psychologist if that person uses any title or description of services incorporating the words "psychology," "psychological" or "psychologist," if such person possesses expert qualification in any area of psychology or if that person offers to the public or renders to individuals or to groups of individuals services defined as the practice of psychology in this chapter.
Amended by 2014 Tenn. Acts, ch. 809, s 1, eff. 7/1/2014.
Acts 1953, ch. 169, § 2 (Williams, § 7082.2); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 63-1107; Acts 1992, ch. 991, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-3-107 — TN Code / Title 63 / Chapter 3 / Section 63-3-107
Unlawful practice
Status: in_force

(a) It is unlawful for any person to practice or attempt to practice podiatry in this state unless such person has been issued a valid and current license to practice podiatry by this board as provided by this chapter. (b) If any person uses any name or title that would designate that person as a podiatrist or imply that that person was or is qualified to practice podiatry under this chapter, it is deemed prima facie evidence of practicing within the meaning of this chapter. Acts 1931, ch. 31, § 2; C. Supp. 1950, § 7182.2; impl. am. Acts 1971, ch. 161, § 3; Acts 1971, ch. 188, §§ 1, 5; 1973, ch. 393, § 5; 1976, ch. 796, § 1; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 63-307; Acts 1984, ch. 937, § 6.
(a) It is unlawful for any person to practice or attempt to practice podiatry in this state unless such person has been issued a valid and current license to practice podiatry by this board as provided by this chapter.
(b) If any person uses any name or title that would designate that person as a podiatrist or imply that that person was or is qualified to practice podiatry under this chapter, it is deemed prima facie evidence of practicing within the meaning of this chapter.
Acts 1931, ch. 31, § 2; C. Supp. 1950, § 7182.2; impl. am. Acts 1971, ch. 161, § 3; Acts 1971, ch. 188, §§ 1, 5; 1973, ch. 393, § 5; 1976, ch. 796, § 1; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 63-307; Acts 1984, ch. 937, § 6.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-3-203 — TN Code / Title 63 / Chapter 3 / Section 63-3-203
Licensing
Status: in_force

(a) Licenses shall be issued and renewed by the board pursuant to the division's biennial issuance and renewal system. (b) Any person who has been issued a license to practice under this part and who wishes to retire that license shall file with the board an affidavit, on a form to be furnished by the board, stating the date on which the person retired from such practice and such other facts that tend to verify such retirement, as the board deems necessary. Any person who wishes to reenter practice after retiring such person's license must request reinstatement of licensure. (c) Any license issued by the board shall contain the name of the person to whom it is issued, the address of the person, the date and number of the license and such other information as the board deems necessary. The address contained on the license shall be the address where all correspondence and renewal forms from the board shall be sent. Any person whose address changes shall, within thirty (30) days after the address change, notify the board of the address change. The most recent address contained in the board's records for each license holder shall be the address deemed sufficient for purposes of service of process. (d) Every person issued a license pursuant to this part shall either keep such license prominently displayed in the office or place in which such person practices or have it stored in a place from which it can be immediately produced upon request of a patient or a representative of the department. (e) Any person whose license has been lost or destroyed may make application to the board for a replacement. Such application shall be accompanied by an affidavit setting out the facts concerning the loss or destruction of the original license. (f) Any person whose name is changed by marriage or court order may surrender the person's license and apply to the board for a replacement license. Acts 2005, ch. 380, § 1.
(a) Licenses shall be issued and renewed by the board pursuant to the division's biennial issuance and renewal system.
(b) Any person who has been issued a license to practice under this part and who wishes to retire that license shall file with the board an affidavit, on a form to be furnished by the board, stating the date on which the person retired from such practice and such other facts that tend to verify such retirement, as the board deems necessary. Any person who wishes to reenter practice after retiring such person's license must request reinstatement of licensure.
(c) Any license issued by the board shall contain the name of the person to whom it is issued, the address of the person, the date and number of the license and such other information as the board deems necessary. The address contained on the license shall be the address where all correspondence and renewal forms from the board shall be sent. Any person whose address changes shall, within thirty (30) days after the address change, notify the board of the address change. The most recent address contained in the board's records for each license holder shall be the address deemed sufficient for purposes of service of process.
(d) Every person issued a license pursuant to this part shall either keep such license prominently displayed in the office or place in which such person practices or have it stored in a place from which it can be immediately produced upon request of a patient or a representative of the department.
(e) Any person whose license has been lost or destroyed may make application to the board for a replacement. Such application shall be accompanied by an affidavit setting out the facts concerning the loss or destruction of the original license.
(f) Any person whose name is changed by marriage or court order may surrender the person's license and apply to the board for a replacement license.
Acts 2005, ch. 380, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-6-1005 — TN Code / Title 63 / Chapter 6 / Section 63-6-1005
Certification to practice
Status: in_force

(a) To receive certification to practice acupuncture from the board, a person must document: (1) Either: (A) Current active status as a diplomate in acupuncture of the NCCAOM; or (B) Current state licensure in good standing by another state with substantially equivalent or higher standards; (2) Successful completion of a three-year post secondary training program or acupuncture college program that is ACAOM accredited or in candidacy status or that meets ACAOM's standards; and (3) Successful completion of a NCCAOM-approved clean needle technique course. (b) The committee shall waive the requirements of subsection (a) for an applicant residing in Tennessee upon July 1, 2001, who presents satisfactory evidence to the committee of successful completion of an approved apprenticeship or tutorial program that meets NCCAOM standards shall be granted certification by the board. (c) The committee shall waive the requirements of subsection (a) and an applicant presenting satisfactory evidence to the committee that such applicant held a license in good standing from another state immediately prior to practicing in Tennessee and who has continually practiced in Tennessee since that time shall be granted certification by the board. (d) ADSs who meet the requirements listed in § 63-6-1002 shall be issued a limited acupuncture certificate. Acts 2000, ch. 685, § 7.
(a) To receive certification to practice acupuncture from the board, a person must document: (1) Either: (A) Current active status as a diplomate in acupuncture of the NCCAOM; or (B) Current state licensure in good standing by another state with substantially equivalent or higher standards; (2) Successful completion of a three-year post secondary training program or acupuncture college program that is ACAOM accredited or in candidacy status or that meets ACAOM's standards; and (3) Successful completion of a NCCAOM-approved clean needle technique course.
(1) Either: (A) Current active status as a diplomate in acupuncture of the NCCAOM; or (B) Current state licensure in good standing by another state with substantially equivalent or higher standards;
(A) Current active status as a diplomate in acupuncture of the NCCAOM; or
(B) Current state licensure in good standing by another state with substantially equivalent or higher standards;
(2) Successful completion of a three-year post secondary training program or acupuncture college program that is ACAOM accredited or in candidacy status or that meets ACAOM's standards; and
(3) Successful completion of a NCCAOM-approved clean needle technique course.
(b) The committee shall waive the requirements of subsection (a) for an applicant residing in Tennessee upon July 1, 2001, who presents satisfactory evidence to the committee of successful completion of an approved apprenticeship or tutorial program that meets NCCAOM standards shall be granted certification by the board.
(c) The committee shall waive the requirements of subsection (a) and an applicant presenting satisfactory evidence to the committee that such applicant held a license in good standing from another state immediately prior to practicing in Tennessee and who has continually practiced in Tennessee since that time shall be granted certification by the board.
(d) ADSs who meet the requirements listed in § 63-6-1002 shall be issued a limited acupuncture certificate.
Acts 2000, ch. 685, § 7.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-1-309 — TN Code / Title 63 / Chapter 1 / Section 63-1-309
Restrictions on ownership - Documentation of controlled substances dispensed or prescribed - Required medical director hours
Status: in_force

(a) A pain management clinic may not be owned wholly or partly by a person who has been convicted of, pled nolo contendere to, or received deferred adjudication for: (1) An offense that constitutes a felony; or (2) An offense that constitutes a misdemeanor, the facts of which relate to the distribution of illegal prescription drugs or a controlled substance or controlled substance analogue as defined in § 39-17-402 . (b) If any practitioner providing services at a pain management clinic prescribes controlled substances for the treatment of chronic nonmalignant pain, the practitioner must document in the patient's record the reason for prescribing that quantity. (c) A medical director shall be onsite at least twenty percent (20%) of the clinic's weekly total number of operating hours. A medical director shall serve as medical director and provide services for no more than four (4) pain management clinics. Amended by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 1033,s 13, eff. 7/1/2017. Acts 2011, ch. 340, § 1; 2012, ch. 848, § 65; 2012, ch. 869, § 5; 2012, ch. 880, § 24; 2013, ch. 336, §§ 3, 4; 2013, ch. 430, § 9.
(a) A pain management clinic may not be owned wholly or partly by a person who has been convicted of, pled nolo contendere to, or received deferred adjudication for: (1) An offense that constitutes a felony; or (2) An offense that constitutes a misdemeanor, the facts of which relate to the distribution of illegal prescription drugs or a controlled substance or controlled substance analogue as defined in § 39-17-402 .
(1) An offense that constitutes a felony; or
(2) An offense that constitutes a misdemeanor, the facts of which relate to the distribution of illegal prescription drugs or a controlled substance or controlled substance analogue as defined in § 39-17-402 .
(b) If any practitioner providing services at a pain management clinic prescribes controlled substances for the treatment of chronic nonmalignant pain, the practitioner must document in the patient's record the reason for prescribing that quantity.
(c) A medical director shall be onsite at least twenty percent (20%) of the clinic's weekly total number of operating hours. A medical director shall serve as medical director and provide services for no more than four (4) pain management clinics.
Amended by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 1033,s 13, eff. 7/1/2017.
Acts 2011, ch. 340, § 1; 2012, ch. 848, § 65; 2012, ch. 869, § 5; 2012, ch. 880, § 24; 2013, ch. 336, §§ 3, 4; 2013, ch. 430, § 9.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-32-102 — TN Code / Title 63 / Chapter 32 / Section 63-32-102
Health care consumers
Status: in_force

(a) Health care is a valuable commodity, and the health care consumer needs to make informed decisions when making health care choices. Due to the current trends in health care, patients have a close relationship with their health care provider and must depend on the provider for most of their health care needs. Health care consumers need to know as much as possible before committing their health care to such provider. Likewise current trends make decisions about which managed care organizations to choose equally important to health care consumers. Because of the foregoing reasons and because of the increasing concerns over the quality of health care, the general assembly finds that a system should be established to provide public access to information about certain health care providers and managed care organizations in this state. (b) For the purposes of this chapter, "provider" or "health care provider" means a physician, regulated pursuant to chapter 6 of this title; osteopathic physician, regulated pursuant to chapter 9 of this title; chiropractor, regulated pursuant to chapter 4 of this title; dentist, regulated pursuant to chapter 5 of this title; podiatrist, regulated pursuant to chapter 3 of this title; optometrist, regulated pursuant to chapter 8 of this title; dietitian or nutritionist, regulated pursuant to chapter 25 of this title; physician assistant, regulated pursuant to chapter 19 of this title; respiratory care practitioner, regulated pursuant to chapter 27 of this title; pharmacist, regulated pursuant to chapter 10 of this title; audiologist and speech pathology therapist, regulated pursuant to chapter 17 of this title; certified nurse practitioner, as such nurses are regulated pursuant to § 63-7-123 ; registered nurse anesthetist, regulated pursuant to chapter 7 of this title; social worker regulated pursuant to chapter 23 of this title; psychologist, regulated pursuant to chapter 11 of this title; professional counselor, marital and family therapist, and clinical pastoral therapist regulated pursuant to chapter 22 of this title; massage therapist, regulated pursuant to chapter 18 of this title; medical laboratory personnel, regulated pursuant to title 68, chapter 29; alcohol and drug abuse counselors, regulated pursuant to title 68, chapter 24; occupational therapist and physical therapist regulated pursuant to chapter 13 of this title; dispensing optician, regulated pursuant to chapter 14 of this title; electrologist, regulated pursuant to chapter 26 of this title; veterinarian, regulated by chapter 12 of this title; and nursing home administrator, regulated pursuant to chapter 16 of this title. Acts 1998, ch. 1073, § 2; 1999, ch. 373, § 3; 2000, ch. 912, §1; 2003 , ch. 272, § 1.
(a) Health care is a valuable commodity, and the health care consumer needs to make informed decisions when making health care choices. Due to the current trends in health care, patients have a close relationship with their health care provider and must depend on the provider for most of their health care needs. Health care consumers need to know as much as possible before committing their health care to such provider. Likewise current trends make decisions about which managed care organizations to choose equally important to health care consumers. Because of the foregoing reasons and because of the increasing concerns over the quality of health care, the general assembly finds that a system should be established to provide public access to information about certain health care providers and managed care organizations in this state.
(b) For the purposes of this chapter, "provider" or "health care provider" means a physician, regulated pursuant to chapter 6 of this title; osteopathic physician, regulated pursuant to chapter 9 of this title; chiropractor, regulated pursuant to chapter 4 of this title; dentist, regulated pursuant to chapter 5 of this title; podiatrist, regulated pursuant to chapter 3 of this title; optometrist, regulated pursuant to chapter 8 of this title; dietitian or nutritionist, regulated pursuant to chapter 25 of this title; physician assistant, regulated pursuant to chapter 19 of this title; respiratory care practitioner, regulated pursuant to chapter 27 of this title; pharmacist, regulated pursuant to chapter 10 of this title; audiologist and speech pathology therapist, regulated pursuant to chapter 17 of this title; certified nurse practitioner, as such nurses are regulated pursuant to § 63-7-123 ; registered nurse anesthetist, regulated pursuant to chapter 7 of this title; social worker regulated pursuant to chapter 23 of this title; psychologist, regulated pursuant to chapter 11 of this title; professional counselor, marital and family therapist, and clinical pastoral therapist regulated pursuant to chapter 22 of this title; massage therapist, regulated pursuant to chapter 18 of this title; medical laboratory personnel, regulated pursuant to title 68, chapter 29; alcohol and drug abuse counselors, regulated pursuant to title 68, chapter 24; occupational therapist and physical therapist regulated pursuant to chapter 13 of this title; dispensing optician, regulated pursuant to chapter 14 of this title; electrologist, regulated pursuant to chapter 26 of this title; veterinarian, regulated by chapter 12 of this title; and nursing home administrator, regulated pursuant to chapter 16 of this title.
Acts 1998, ch. 1073, § 2; 1999, ch. 373, § 3; 2000, ch. 912, §1; 2003 , ch. 272, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-13-216 — TN Code / Title 63 / Chapter 13 / Section 63-13-216
Board of occupational therapy
Status: in_force

(a) There is created a board of occupational therapy, which shall perform the same functions and have the same duties and responsibilities that were performed by the committee of occupational therapy prior to July 1, 2007. (b) The board shall consist of five (5) members appointed by the governor, each of whom shall be a resident of this state. Three (3) members of the board shall be licensed occupational therapists who have had at least five (5) years of experience in the actual practice or teaching of occupational therapy immediately preceding their appointment. One (1) member of the board shall be a licensed occupational therapy assistant who has had at least five (5) years of experience in the actual practice of occupational therapy or teaching of an occupational therapy assistant curriculum immediately preceding the appointment. One (1) member of the board shall be a person who is not engaged in the practice of occupational therapy and who is not professionally or commercially associated with the health care industry. (c) The occupational therapist and occupational therapy assistant members may be appointed by the governor from lists of nominees submitted by interested occupational therapy groups, including, but not limited to, the Tennessee Occupational Therapy Association. The governor shall consult with the interested occupational therapy groups to determine qualified persons to fill positions on the board. (d) The occupational therapists and the occupational therapy assistant who are serving on the committee of occupational therapy on July 1, 2007, shall continue to serve as members of the board until the expiration of their terms. (e) The board shall organize annually and select a chair and a secretary. Meetings shall be held as frequently as may be required. (f) A quorum of the board shall consist of at least three (3) members. (g) The division shall provide administrative, investigatory and clerical services to the board. (h) Each member of the board shall be reimbursed for actual expenses incurred in the performance of official duties on the board and shall be entitled to a per diem of one hundred dollars ($100) for each day of service in conducting the business of the board. All reimbursement for travel expenses shall be in accordance with the comprehensive travel regulations promulgated by the department of finance and administration and approved by the attorney general and reporter. (i) All regular appointments to the board shall be for terms of three (3) years each. Each member shall serve until a successor is appointed. Vacancies shall be filled by appointment of the governor for the remainder of the unexpired term. (j) The governor may, at the request of the board, remove any member of the board for misconduct, incompetence or neglect of duty. (k) In making appointments to the board, the governor shall strive to ensure that at least one (1) member is sixty (60) years of age or older, that at least one (1) member is a racial minority and that the gender balance of the board reflects the gender balance of the state's population. (l) The board shall have the power and duty to: (1) Promulgate, in accordance with the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5, all rules reasonably necessary for the performance of its duties and the proper administration of this part; (2) Grant, in the board's name, all licenses approved by the board; (3) Collect and receive all fees, fines and moneys owed pursuant to this part and to pay the fees, fines and moneys into the general fund of the state; and (4) Establish minimum competency requirements that an occupational therapist must demonstrate in order to practice dry needling of the upper limb. (m) After July 1, 2007, the board shall assume and fulfill all powers and duties previously assigned to the committee of occupational therapy, and the rules adopted by the committee of occupational therapy shall become the rules of the board without further action by the board. Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 143, s 8, eff. 4/13/2021. Amended by 2017 Tenn. Acts, ch. 211, s 1, eff. 4/28/2017. Amended by 2014 Tenn. Acts, ch. 603, s 3, eff. 4/4/2014. Acts 2007 , ch. 115, § 9.
(a) There is created a board of occupational therapy, which shall perform the same functions and have the same duties and responsibilities that were performed by the committee of occupational therapy prior to July 1, 2007.
(b) The board shall consist of five (5) members appointed by the governor, each of whom shall be a resident of this state. Three (3) members of the board shall be licensed occupational therapists who have had at least five (5) years of experience in the actual practice or teaching of occupational therapy immediately preceding their appointment. One (1) member of the board shall be a licensed occupational therapy assistant who has had at least five (5) years of experience in the actual practice of occupational therapy or teaching of an occupational therapy assistant curriculum immediately preceding the appointment. One (1) member of the board shall be a person who is not engaged in the practice of occupational therapy and who is not professionally or commercially associated with the health care industry.
(c) The occupational therapist and occupational therapy assistant members may be appointed by the governor from lists of nominees submitted by interested occupational therapy groups, including, but not limited to, the Tennessee Occupational Therapy Association. The governor shall consult with the interested occupational therapy groups to determine qualified persons to fill positions on the board.
(d) The occupational therapists and the occupational therapy assistant who are serving on the committee of occupational therapy on July 1, 2007, shall continue to serve as members of the board until the expiration of their terms.
(e) The board shall organize annually and select a chair and a secretary. Meetings shall be held as frequently as may be required.
(f) A quorum of the board shall consist of at least three (3) members.
(g) The division shall provide administrative, investigatory and clerical services to the board.
(h) Each member of the board shall be reimbursed for actual expenses incurred in the performance of official duties on the board and shall be entitled to a per diem of one hundred dollars ($100) for each day of service in conducting the business of the board. All reimbursement for travel expenses shall be in accordance with the comprehensive travel regulations promulgated by the department of finance and administration and approved by the attorney general and reporter.
(i) All regular appointments to the board shall be for terms of three (3) years each. Each member shall serve until a successor is appointed. Vacancies shall be filled by appointment of the governor for the remainder of the unexpired term.
(j) The governor may, at the request of the board, remove any member of the board for misconduct, incompetence or neglect of duty.
(k) In making appointments to the board, the governor shall strive to ensure that at least one (1) member is sixty (60) years of age or older, that at least one (1) member is a racial minority and that the gender balance of the board reflects the gender balance of the state's population.
(l) The board shall have the power and duty to: (1) Promulgate, in accordance with the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5, all rules reasonably necessary for the performance of its duties and the proper administration of this part; (2) Grant, in the board's name, all licenses approved by the board; (3) Collect and receive all fees, fines and moneys owed pursuant to this part and to pay the fees, fines and moneys into the general fund of the state; and (4) Establish minimum competency requirements that an occupational therapist must demonstrate in order to practice dry needling of the upper limb.
(1) Promulgate, in accordance with the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5, all rules reasonably necessary for the performance of its duties and the proper administration of this part;
(2) Grant, in the board's name, all licenses approved by the board;
(3) Collect and receive all fees, fines and moneys owed pursuant to this part and to pay the fees, fines and moneys into the general fund of the state; and
(4) Establish minimum competency requirements that an occupational therapist must demonstrate in order to practice dry needling of the upper limb.
(m) After July 1, 2007, the board shall assume and fulfill all powers and duties previously assigned to the committee of occupational therapy, and the rules adopted by the committee of occupational therapy shall become the rules of the board without further action by the board.
Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 143, s 8, eff. 4/13/2021.
Amended by 2017 Tenn. Acts, ch. 211, s 1, eff. 4/28/2017.
Amended by 2014 Tenn. Acts, ch. 603, s 3, eff. 4/4/2014.
Acts 2007 , ch. 115, § 9.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-12-120 — TN Code / Title 63 / Chapter 12 / Section 63-12-120
Continuing education
Status: in_force

(a) Each license holder under this chapter, except as otherwise provided, shall be required to meet continuing educational requirements each year within the renewal period, which are approved by the board, such as those conducted or sponsored by the Tennessee Veterinary Medical Association, the Southern Veterinary Medical Association, the American Veterinary Medical Association or any of its constituent branches. The minimum number of hours of attendance for continuing education so required shall be prescribed by the board. However, postgraduate study or attendance at an institution or an educational session approved by the board shall be considered equivalent, but the board shall have the right, for good cause shown, to prescribe the type and character of postgraduate study to be done by any doctor of veterinary medicine in order to comply with the requirements of this chapter. (b) The board, in its discretion, may waive the annual continuing education requirements for good cause shown. (c) The board shall promulgate, in accordance with the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5, rules that establish criteria for issuance of the continuing education credits required by this section. Acts 1967, ch. 80, § 20; T.C.A., § 63-1220; Acts 1983, ch. 57, § 11; 1984, ch. 906, § 3.
(a) Each license holder under this chapter, except as otherwise provided, shall be required to meet continuing educational requirements each year within the renewal period, which are approved by the board, such as those conducted or sponsored by the Tennessee Veterinary Medical Association, the Southern Veterinary Medical Association, the American Veterinary Medical Association or any of its constituent branches. The minimum number of hours of attendance for continuing education so required shall be prescribed by the board. However, postgraduate study or attendance at an institution or an educational session approved by the board shall be considered equivalent, but the board shall have the right, for good cause shown, to prescribe the type and character of postgraduate study to be done by any doctor of veterinary medicine in order to comply with the requirements of this chapter.
(b) The board, in its discretion, may waive the annual continuing education requirements for good cause shown.
(c) The board shall promulgate, in accordance with the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5, rules that establish criteria for issuance of the continuing education credits required by this section.
Acts 1967, ch. 80, § 20; T.C.A., § 63-1220; Acts 1983, ch. 57, § 11; 1984, ch. 906, § 3.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-9-124 — TN Code / Title 63 / Chapter 9 / Section 63-9-124
Short-term visitor clinical training license
Status: in_force

(a) The board of osteopathic examination may issue to an eligible physician or medical graduate from a foreign country or foreign territory a short-term visitor clinical training license for a period of time not to exceed ninety (90) days. (b) To be eligible for a short-term visitor clinical training license under this section, an applicant physician or medical graduate must provide to the board, in a manner and form prescribed by the board by rule: (1) Proof that the applicant holds a medical degree from an institution recognized in the World Directory of Medical Schools; (2) Proof of written acceptance to a clinical professional development or short-term clinical training program in this state; (3) Evidence that the host institution or the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) has verified the applicant's credentials; (4) Evidence that the applicant: (A) Has an unrestricted license to practice medicine in the applicant's country or territory of origin or country or territory of practice; or (B) Is enrolled in an accredited resident training program in the applicant's country or territory of origin; (5) A written statement that the applicant does not have, as determined by the board: (A) A disqualifying criminal history; or (B) A history of disqualifying disciplinary action by an educational or training institution, employer, or foreign licensing authority; (6) Proof of medical liability insurance coverage; and (7) A written statement signed by the applicant acknowledging that a short-term visitor clinical training license cannot be used to: (A) Obtain or hold a position in a residency program in the United States; (B) Satisfy United States graduate medical education requirements; or (C) Remain in this state to practice medicine beyond the expiration date of the license. (c) A short-term visitor clinical training licensee: (1) Shall not assume independent responsibility for patient care; (2) May only engage in training activities under the supervision and control of a physician licensed under this chapter or chapter 6 of this title; and (3) To the extent permitted by the board based upon the licensee's education and training, and by compliance with subdivision (c)(2), may engage in direct interaction with a patient, including, but not limited to: (A) Taking medical history; (B) Conducting a physical examination; (C) Reading a radiologic study; (D) Administering anesthesia; and (E) Performing a surgical procedure. Added by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 970, s 2, eff. 5/3/2022.
(a) The board of osteopathic examination may issue to an eligible physician or medical graduate from a foreign country or foreign territory a short-term visitor clinical training license for a period of time not to exceed ninety (90) days.
(b) To be eligible for a short-term visitor clinical training license under this section, an applicant physician or medical graduate must provide to the board, in a manner and form prescribed by the board by rule: (1) Proof that the applicant holds a medical degree from an institution recognized in the World Directory of Medical Schools; (2) Proof of written acceptance to a clinical professional development or short-term clinical training program in this state; (3) Evidence that the host institution or the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) has verified the applicant's credentials; (4) Evidence that the applicant: (A) Has an unrestricted license to practice medicine in the applicant's country or territory of origin or country or territory of practice; or (B) Is enrolled in an accredited resident training program in the applicant's country or territory of origin; (5) A written statement that the applicant does not have, as determined by the board: (A) A disqualifying criminal history; or (B) A history of disqualifying disciplinary action by an educational or training institution, employer, or foreign licensing authority; (6) Proof of medical liability insurance coverage; and (7) A written statement signed by the applicant acknowledging that a short-term visitor clinical training license cannot be used to: (A) Obtain or hold a position in a residency program in the United States; (B) Satisfy United States graduate medical education requirements; or (C) Remain in this state to practice medicine beyond the expiration date of the license.
(1) Proof that the applicant holds a medical degree from an institution recognized in the World Directory of Medical Schools;
(2) Proof of written acceptance to a clinical professional development or short-term clinical training program in this state;
(3) Evidence that the host institution or the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) has verified the applicant's credentials;
(4) Evidence that the applicant: (A) Has an unrestricted license to practice medicine in the applicant's country or territory of origin or country or territory of practice; or (B) Is enrolled in an accredited resident training program in the applicant's country or territory of origin;
(A) Has an unrestricted license to practice medicine in the applicant's country or territory of origin or country or territory of practice; or
(B) Is enrolled in an accredited resident training program in the applicant's country or territory of origin;
(5) A written statement that the applicant does not have, as determined by the board: (A) A disqualifying criminal history; or (B) A history of disqualifying disciplinary action by an educational or training institution, employer, or foreign licensing authority;
(A) A disqualifying criminal history; or
(B) A history of disqualifying disciplinary action by an educational or training institution, employer, or foreign licensing authority;
(6) Proof of medical liability insurance coverage; and
(7) A written statement signed by the applicant acknowledging that a short-term visitor clinical training license cannot be used to: (A) Obtain or hold a position in a residency program in the United States; (B) Satisfy United States graduate medical education requirements; or (C) Remain in this state to practice medicine beyond the expiration date of the license.
(A) Obtain or hold a position in a residency program in the United States;
(B) Satisfy United States graduate medical education requirements; or
(C) Remain in this state to practice medicine beyond the expiration date of the license.
(c) A short-term visitor clinical training licensee: (1) Shall not assume independent responsibility for patient care; (2) May only engage in training activities under the supervision and control of a physician licensed under this chapter or chapter 6 of this title; and (3) To the extent permitted by the board based upon the licensee's education and training, and by compliance with subdivision (c)(2), may engage in direct interaction with a patient, including, but not limited to: (A) Taking medical history; (B) Conducting a physical examination; (C) Reading a radiologic study; (D) Administering anesthesia; and (E) Performing a surgical procedure.
(1) Shall not assume independent responsibility for patient care;
(2) May only engage in training activities under the supervision and control of a physician licensed under this chapter or chapter 6 of this title; and
(3) To the extent permitted by the board based upon the licensee's education and training, and by compliance with subdivision (c)(2), may engage in direct interaction with a patient, including, but not limited to: (A) Taking medical history; (B) Conducting a physical examination; (C) Reading a radiologic study; (D) Administering anesthesia; and (E) Performing a surgical procedure.
(A) Taking medical history;
(B) Conducting a physical examination;
(C) Reading a radiologic study;
(D) Administering anesthesia; and
(E) Performing a surgical procedure.
Added by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 970, s 2, eff. 5/3/2022.