Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-19-107 — TN Code / Title 63 / Chapter 19 / Section 63-19-107
Practices for collaboration with physician assistants
Status: in_force

A licensed physician collaborating with a physician assistant shall comply with the following practices: (1) Ensure that protocols or a collaborative agreement, as applicable, is in place for each physician assistant with whom the physician collaborates and that such protocols or collaborative agreement meets the requirements of this chapter and the duly promulgated rules. More than one (1) physician may collaborate with the same physician assistant; provided, that alternative collaborating physicians are available to collaborate with the physician assistant in the absence or unavailability of the primary collaborating physician. Each physician assistant shall notify the board of physician assistants of the name, address, and license number of the physician assistant's primary collaborating physician and shall notify the board of physician assistants of a change in the primary collaborating physician within fifteen (15) days of the change. The number of physician assistants for whom a physician may serve as the collaborating physician must be determined by the physician at the practice level, consistent with good medical practice. The collaborating physician shall designate one (1) or more alternate physicians who have agreed to accept the responsibility of collaborating with the physician assistant on a prearranged basis in the collaborating physician's absence; (2) Complete the patient chart reviews of each physician assistant with whom the collaborating physician collaborates as set forth in this chapter, in rules promulgated pursuant to this chapter, and in protocols or a collaborative agreement, as applicable; (3) Conduct reviews of charts submitted to the collaborating physician by the physician assistant deemed by the physician assistant medically indicated for consultation. The collaborating physician is responsible for reviewing one hundred percent (100%) of patient charts within thirty (30) days when the physician assistant issues a prescription for a controlled drug pursuant to protocols. The collaborating physician is responsible for reviewing one hundred percent (100%) of patient charts within thirty (30) days when the physician assistant issues a prescription for any drug containing buprenorphine for use in recovery or medication-assisted treatment or a Schedule II controlled drug pursuant to a collaborative agreement; (4) Conduct the requisite remote site visits with each physician assistant with whom the physician collaborates, as set forth in this chapter or by rule, and in protocols or a collaborative agreement, as applicable; (5) Each physician assistant shall notify the board of physician assistants of the name and address of the physician assistant's primary practice location and shall notify the board within fifteen (15) days of a practice location change; (6) The board of physician assistants is authorized to monitor the prescriptive practices of the physician assistant through site visits by members of the board or their authorized agents; (7) Complaints against physician assistants must be reported to the office of investigations of the division of health related boards; (8) (A) Every prescription order issued by a physician assistant pursuant to this section must be entered in the medical records of the patient, and every handwritten prescription must be written on a preprinted prescription pad bearing the name, address, and telephone number of the physician assistant, and the physician assistant shall sign each prescription order so written; (B) A handwritten prescription order for a drug prepared by a physician assistant who is authorized by law to prescribe a drug must be legible so that it is comprehensible by the pharmacist who fills the prescription. The handwritten prescription order must contain the name of the prescribing physician assistant, the name and strength of the drug prescribed, the quantity of the drug prescribed, handwritten in letters or in numerals, instructions for the proper use of the drug and the month and day that the prescription order was issued, recorded in letters or in numerals or a combination thereof. The prescribing physician assistant shall sign the handwritten prescription order on the day it is issued, unless it is a standing order issued in a hospital, a nursing home, or an assisted-care living facility as defined in § 68-11-201 ; (C) A typed or computer-generated prescription order for a drug issued by a physician assistant who is authorized by law to prescribe a drug must be legible so that it is comprehensible by the pharmacist who fills the prescription order. The typed or computer-generated prescription order must contain the name of the prescribing physician assistant, the name and strength of the drug prescribed, the quantity of the drug prescribed, recorded in letters or in numerals, instructions for the proper use of the drug, and the month and day that the typed or computer-generated prescription order was issued, recorded in letters or in numerals or a combination thereof. The prescribing physician assistant shall sign the typed or computer-generated prescription order on the day it is issued, unless it is a standing order issued in a hospital, a nursing home, or an assisted-care living facility as defined in § 68-11-201 ; (D) This section does not prevent a physician assistant from issuing a verbal prescription order; and (E) (i) Handwritten, typed, or computer-generated prescription orders must be issued on either tamper-resistant prescription paper or printed utilizing a technology that results in a tamper-resistant prescription that meets the current centers for medicare and medicaid services guidance to state medicaid directors regarding § 7002(b) of the federal United States Troop Readiness, Veterans' Care, Katrina Recovery, and Iraq Accountability Appropriations Act of 2007 (Pub. L. No. 110-28), and meets or exceeds specific TennCare requirements for tamper-resistant prescriptions; and (ii) Subdivision (8)(E)(i) does not apply to prescriptions written for inpatients of a hospital, outpatients of a hospital where the doctor or other person authorized to write prescriptions writes the order into the hospital medical record and then the order is given directly to the hospital pharmacy and the patient never has the opportunity to handle the written order, a nursing home or an assisted-care living facility as defined in § 68-11-201 , inpatients or residents of a mental health hospital or residential facility licensed under title 33, or individuals incarcerated in a local, state, or federal correctional facility; (9) A physician assistant authorized to prescribe drugs under this section who provides services in a free or reduced fee clinic under the Volunteer Health Care Services Act, compiled in chapter 6, part 7 of this title, may arrange for required personal review of the physician assistant's charts by a collaborating physician in the office or practice site of the physician or remotely via HIPAA-compliant electronic means rather than at the site of the clinic; (10) A physician assistant authorized to prescribe drugs under this section who provides services in a community mental health center, as defined in § 33-1-101 , or federally qualified health center, as defined in § 63-10-601 , or solely via telehealth, as defined in § 63-1-155 , may arrange for the required personal review of the physician assistant's charts by a collaborating physician, with the same authority to render prescriptive services that the physician assistant is authorized to render, in the remote office or practice site of the physician, or any required visit by a collaborating physician to any remote site, or both, via HIPAA-compliant electronic means rather than at the site of the clinic; (11) Except as provided in subdivisions (9) and (10): (A) A physician assistant licensed to prescribe drugs who provides services at a remote healthcare setting may arrange for any required personal review of the physician assistant's charts by a collaborating physician either via HIPAA-compliant electronic means or in person; and (B) A physician assistant licensed to prescribe drugs may arrange for up to ten (10) of the required annual remote site visits by a collaborating physician by HIPAA-compliant electronic means rather than at the site of the clinic. All other of the required site visits by a collaborating physician to a remote site must take place in person at the site of the clinic. As used in this subdivision, "annual" means a rolling twelve-month period; (12) A patient receiving services from a physician assistant must be fully informed that the individual is a physician assistant and a sign must be conspicuously placed within the office indicating that certain services may be rendered by a physician assistant; (13) A physician who does not normally provide patient care shall not enter into protocols with, collaborate with, or utilize the services of a physician assistant; and (14) (A) A physician assistant shall only perform invasive procedures involving a portion of the spine, spinal cord, sympathetic nerves of the spine, or block of major peripheral nerves of the spine in any setting not licensed under title 68, chapter 11, under the direct supervision of a physician licensed pursuant to chapter 6 or 9 of this title who is actively practicing spinal injections and has current privileges to do so at a facility licensed pursuant to title 68, chapter 11. The direct supervision provided by a physician in this subdivision (14) must only be offered by a physician who meets the qualifications established in § 63-6-244(a)(1) or (a)(3) or § 63-9-121(a)(1) or (a)(3) ; (B) For purposes of subdivision (14)(A), "direct supervision" means being physically present in the same building as the physician assistant at the time the invasive procedure is performed; and (C) This subdivision (14) does not apply to a physician assistant performing major joint injections, except sacroiliac injections, or to performing soft tissue injections or epidurals for surgical anesthesia or labor analgesia in unlicensed settings. Amended by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 1042,s 3, eff. upon promulgation of rules governing the collaborative agreements of physician assistants with physicians; see T.C.A. § 63-19-106(h)(1). Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 201, s 2, eff. 4/24/2023. Amended by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 949, Secs.s 3, s 4 eff. 4/29/2022. Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 565, s 6, eff. 5/26/2021. Amended by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 183, s 2, eff. 4/23/2019. Amended by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 883, s 9, eff. 1/1/2019. Amended by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 610, Secs.s 15, s 16, s 17, s 18, s 19, s 20, s 21, s 22, s 23, s 24 eff. 7/1/2018. Amended by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 610, s 14, eff. 7/1/2018. Amended by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 769, s 2, eff. 4/19/2016. Amended by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 396, s 2, eff. 7/1/2013. Amended by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 74,s 8, eff. 4/1/2013. Amended by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 74,s 8, eff. 4/1/2013. Amended by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 74,s 8, eff. 4/1/2013. Acts 1985, ch. 376, § 1; T.C.A., § 63-19-207 ; Acts 1994, ch. 722, § 2; 1996, ch. 659, §§ 4, 5; 1998, ch. 842, §§ 5 - 7; 1999, ch. 33, §§ 2, 3; 2000, ch. 584, § 3; 2002, ch. 527, § 1; 2004, ch. 678, § 10; 2005, ch. 12, § 8; 2008 , ch. 1035, §§ 8, 9; 2010 , ch. 795, §§ 7, 18.
A licensed physician collaborating with a physician assistant shall comply with the following practices:
(1) Ensure that protocols or a collaborative agreement, as applicable, is in place for each physician assistant with whom the physician collaborates and that such protocols or collaborative agreement meets the requirements of this chapter and the duly promulgated rules. More than one (1) physician may collaborate with the same physician assistant; provided, that alternative collaborating physicians are available to collaborate with the physician assistant in the absence or unavailability of the primary collaborating physician. Each physician assistant shall notify the board of physician assistants of the name, address, and license number of the physician assistant's primary collaborating physician and shall notify the board of physician assistants of a change in the primary collaborating physician within fifteen (15) days of the change. The number of physician assistants for whom a physician may serve as the collaborating physician must be determined by the physician at the practice level, consistent with good medical practice. The collaborating physician shall designate one (1) or more alternate physicians who have agreed to accept the responsibility of collaborating with the physician assistant on a prearranged basis in the collaborating physician's absence;
(2) Complete the patient chart reviews of each physician assistant with whom the collaborating physician collaborates as set forth in this chapter, in rules promulgated pursuant to this chapter, and in protocols or a collaborative agreement, as applicable;
(3) Conduct reviews of charts submitted to the collaborating physician by the physician assistant deemed by the physician assistant medically indicated for consultation. The collaborating physician is responsible for reviewing one hundred percent (100%) of patient charts within thirty (30) days when the physician assistant issues a prescription for a controlled drug pursuant to protocols. The collaborating physician is responsible for reviewing one hundred percent (100%) of patient charts within thirty (30) days when the physician assistant issues a prescription for any drug containing buprenorphine for use in recovery or medication-assisted treatment or a Schedule II controlled drug pursuant to a collaborative agreement;
(4) Conduct the requisite remote site visits with each physician assistant with whom the physician collaborates, as set forth in this chapter or by rule, and in protocols or a collaborative agreement, as applicable;
(5) Each physician assistant shall notify the board of physician assistants of the name and address of the physician assistant's primary practice location and shall notify the board within fifteen (15) days of a practice location change;
(6) The board of physician assistants is authorized to monitor the prescriptive practices of the physician assistant through site visits by members of the board or their authorized agents;
(7) Complaints against physician assistants must be reported to the office of investigations of the division of health related boards;
(8) (A) Every prescription order issued by a physician assistant pursuant to this section must be entered in the medical records of the patient, and every handwritten prescription must be written on a preprinted prescription pad bearing the name, address, and telephone number of the physician assistant, and the physician assistant shall sign each prescription order so written; (B) A handwritten prescription order for a drug prepared by a physician assistant who is authorized by law to prescribe a drug must be legible so that it is comprehensible by the pharmacist who fills the prescription. The handwritten prescription order must contain the name of the prescribing physician assistant, the name and strength of the drug prescribed, the quantity of the drug prescribed, handwritten in letters or in numerals, instructions for the proper use of the drug and the month and day that the prescription order was issued, recorded in letters or in numerals or a combination thereof. The prescribing physician assistant shall sign the handwritten prescription order on the day it is issued, unless it is a standing order issued in a hospital, a nursing home, or an assisted-care living facility as defined in § 68-11-201 ; (C) A typed or computer-generated prescription order for a drug issued by a physician assistant who is authorized by law to prescribe a drug must be legible so that it is comprehensible by the pharmacist who fills the prescription order. The typed or computer-generated prescription order must contain the name of the prescribing physician assistant, the name and strength of the drug prescribed, the quantity of the drug prescribed, recorded in letters or in numerals, instructions for the proper use of the drug, and the month and day that the typed or computer-generated prescription order was issued, recorded in letters or in numerals or a combination thereof. The prescribing physician assistant shall sign the typed or computer-generated prescription order on the day it is issued, unless it is a standing order issued in a hospital, a nursing home, or an assisted-care living facility as defined in § 68-11-201 ; (D) This section does not prevent a physician assistant from issuing a verbal prescription order; and (E) (i) Handwritten, typed, or computer-generated prescription orders must be issued on either tamper-resistant prescription paper or printed utilizing a technology that results in a tamper-resistant prescription that meets the current centers for medicare and medicaid services guidance to state medicaid directors regarding § 7002(b) of the federal United States Troop Readiness, Veterans' Care, Katrina Recovery, and Iraq Accountability Appropriations Act of 2007 (Pub. L. No. 110-28), and meets or exceeds specific TennCare requirements for tamper-resistant prescriptions; and (ii) Subdivision (8)(E)(i) does not apply to prescriptions written for inpatients of a hospital, outpatients of a hospital where the doctor or other person authorized to write prescriptions writes the order into the hospital medical record and then the order is given directly to the hospital pharmacy and the patient never has the opportunity to handle the written order, a nursing home or an assisted-care living facility as defined in § 68-11-201 , inpatients or residents of a mental health hospital or residential facility licensed under title 33, or individuals incarcerated in a local, state, or federal correctional facility;
(A) Every prescription order issued by a physician assistant pursuant to this section must be entered in the medical records of the patient, and every handwritten prescription must be written on a preprinted prescription pad bearing the name, address, and telephone number of the physician assistant, and the physician assistant shall sign each prescription order so written;
(B) A handwritten prescription order for a drug prepared by a physician assistant who is authorized by law to prescribe a drug must be legible so that it is comprehensible by the pharmacist who fills the prescription. The handwritten prescription order must contain the name of the prescribing physician assistant, the name and strength of the drug prescribed, the quantity of the drug prescribed, handwritten in letters or in numerals, instructions for the proper use of the drug and the month and day that the prescription order was issued, recorded in letters or in numerals or a combination thereof. The prescribing physician assistant shall sign the handwritten prescription order on the day it is issued, unless it is a standing order issued in a hospital, a nursing home, or an assisted-care living facility as defined in § 68-11-201 ;
(C) A typed or computer-generated prescription order for a drug issued by a physician assistant who is authorized by law to prescribe a drug must be legible so that it is comprehensible by the pharmacist who fills the prescription order. The typed or computer-generated prescription order must contain the name of the prescribing physician assistant, the name and strength of the drug prescribed, the quantity of the drug prescribed, recorded in letters or in numerals, instructions for the proper use of the drug, and the month and day that the typed or computer-generated prescription order was issued, recorded in letters or in numerals or a combination thereof. The prescribing physician assistant shall sign the typed or computer-generated prescription order on the day it is issued, unless it is a standing order issued in a hospital, a nursing home, or an assisted-care living facility as defined in § 68-11-201 ;
(D) This section does not prevent a physician assistant from issuing a verbal prescription order; and
(E) (i) Handwritten, typed, or computer-generated prescription orders must be issued on either tamper-resistant prescription paper or printed utilizing a technology that results in a tamper-resistant prescription that meets the current centers for medicare and medicaid services guidance to state medicaid directors regarding § 7002(b) of the federal United States Troop Readiness, Veterans' Care, Katrina Recovery, and Iraq Accountability Appropriations Act of 2007 (Pub. L. No. 110-28), and meets or exceeds specific TennCare requirements for tamper-resistant prescriptions; and (ii) Subdivision (8)(E)(i) does not apply to prescriptions written for inpatients of a hospital, outpatients of a hospital where the doctor or other person authorized to write prescriptions writes the order into the hospital medical record and then the order is given directly to the hospital pharmacy and the patient never has the opportunity to handle the written order, a nursing home or an assisted-care living facility as defined in § 68-11-201 , inpatients or residents of a mental health hospital or residential facility licensed under title 33, or individuals incarcerated in a local, state, or federal correctional facility;
(i) Handwritten, typed, or computer-generated prescription orders must be issued on either tamper-resistant prescription paper or printed utilizing a technology that results in a tamper-resistant prescription that meets the current centers for medicare and medicaid services guidance to state medicaid directors regarding § 7002(b) of the federal United States Troop Readiness, Veterans' Care, Katrina Recovery, and Iraq Accountability Appropriations Act of 2007 (Pub. L. No. 110-28), and meets or exceeds specific TennCare requirements for tamper-resistant prescriptions; and
(ii) Subdivision (8)(E)(i) does not apply to prescriptions written for inpatients of a hospital, outpatients of a hospital where the doctor or other person authorized to write prescriptions writes the order into the hospital medical record and then the order is given directly to the hospital pharmacy and the patient never has the opportunity to handle the written order, a nursing home or an assisted-care living facility as defined in § 68-11-201 , inpatients or residents of a mental health hospital or residential facility licensed under title 33, or individuals incarcerated in a local, state, or federal correctional facility;
(9) A physician assistant authorized to prescribe drugs under this section who provides services in a free or reduced fee clinic under the Volunteer Health Care Services Act, compiled in chapter 6, part 7 of this title, may arrange for required personal review of the physician assistant's charts by a collaborating physician in the office or practice site of the physician or remotely via HIPAA-compliant electronic means rather than at the site of the clinic;
(10) A physician assistant authorized to prescribe drugs under this section who provides services in a community mental health center, as defined in § 33-1-101 , or federally qualified health center, as defined in § 63-10-601 , or solely via telehealth, as defined in § 63-1-155 , may arrange for the required personal review of the physician assistant's charts by a collaborating physician, with the same authority to render prescriptive services that the physician assistant is authorized to render, in the remote office or practice site of the physician, or any required visit by a collaborating physician to any remote site, or both, via HIPAA-compliant electronic means rather than at the site of the clinic;
(11) Except as provided in subdivisions (9) and (10): (A) A physician assistant licensed to prescribe drugs who provides services at a remote healthcare setting may arrange for any required personal review of the physician assistant's charts by a collaborating physician either via HIPAA-compliant electronic means or in person; and (B) A physician assistant licensed to prescribe drugs may arrange for up to ten (10) of the required annual remote site visits by a collaborating physician by HIPAA-compliant electronic means rather than at the site of the clinic. All other of the required site visits by a collaborating physician to a remote site must take place in person at the site of the clinic. As used in this subdivision, "annual" means a rolling twelve-month period;
(A) A physician assistant licensed to prescribe drugs who provides services at a remote healthcare setting may arrange for any required personal review of the physician assistant's charts by a collaborating physician either via HIPAA-compliant electronic means or in person; and
(B) A physician assistant licensed to prescribe drugs may arrange for up to ten (10) of the required annual remote site visits by a collaborating physician by HIPAA-compliant electronic means rather than at the site of the clinic. All other of the required site visits by a collaborating physician to a remote site must take place in person at the site of the clinic. As used in this subdivision, "annual" means a rolling twelve-month period;
(12) A patient receiving services from a physician assistant must be fully informed that the individual is a physician assistant and a sign must be conspicuously placed within the office indicating that certain services may be rendered by a physician assistant;
(13) A physician who does not normally provide patient care shall not enter into protocols with, collaborate with, or utilize the services of a physician assistant; and
(14) (A) A physician assistant shall only perform invasive procedures involving a portion of the spine, spinal cord, sympathetic nerves of the spine, or block of major peripheral nerves of the spine in any setting not licensed under title 68, chapter 11, under the direct supervision of a physician licensed pursuant to chapter 6 or 9 of this title who is actively practicing spinal injections and has current privileges to do so at a facility licensed pursuant to title 68, chapter 11. The direct supervision provided by a physician in this subdivision (14) must only be offered by a physician who meets the qualifications established in § 63-6-244(a)(1) or (a)(3) or § 63-9-121(a)(1) or (a)(3) ; (B) For purposes of subdivision (14)(A), "direct supervision" means being physically present in the same building as the physician assistant at the time the invasive procedure is performed; and (C) This subdivision (14) does not apply to a physician assistant performing major joint injections, except sacroiliac injections, or to performing soft tissue injections or epidurals for surgical anesthesia or labor analgesia in unlicensed settings.
(A) A physician assistant shall only perform invasive procedures involving a portion of the spine, spinal cord, sympathetic nerves of the spine, or block of major peripheral nerves of the spine in any setting not licensed under title 68, chapter 11, under the direct supervision of a physician licensed pursuant to chapter 6 or 9 of this title who is actively practicing spinal injections and has current privileges to do so at a facility licensed pursuant to title 68, chapter 11. The direct supervision provided by a physician in this subdivision (14) must only be offered by a physician who meets the qualifications established in § 63-6-244(a)(1) or (a)(3) or § 63-9-121(a)(1) or (a)(3) ;
(B) For purposes of subdivision (14)(A), "direct supervision" means being physically present in the same building as the physician assistant at the time the invasive procedure is performed; and
(C) This subdivision (14) does not apply to a physician assistant performing major joint injections, except sacroiliac injections, or to performing soft tissue injections or epidurals for surgical anesthesia or labor analgesia in unlicensed settings.
Amended by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 1042,s 3, eff. upon promulgation of rules governing the collaborative agreements of physician assistants with physicians; see T.C.A. § 63-19-106(h)(1).
Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 201, s 2, eff. 4/24/2023.
Amended by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 949, Secs.s 3, s 4 eff. 4/29/2022.
Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 565, s 6, eff. 5/26/2021.
Amended by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 183, s 2, eff. 4/23/2019.
Amended by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 883, s 9, eff. 1/1/2019.
Amended by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 610, Secs.s 15, s 16, s 17, s 18, s 19, s 20, s 21, s 22, s 23, s 24 eff. 7/1/2018.
Amended by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 610, s 14, eff. 7/1/2018.
Amended by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 769, s 2, eff. 4/19/2016.
Amended by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 396, s 2, eff. 7/1/2013.
Amended by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 74,s 8, eff. 4/1/2013.
Acts 1985, ch. 376, § 1; T.C.A., § 63-19-207 ; Acts 1994, ch. 722, § 2; 1996, ch. 659, §§ 4, 5; 1998, ch. 842, §§ 5 - 7; 1999, ch. 33, §§ 2, 3; 2000, ch. 584, § 3; 2002, ch. 527, § 1; 2004, ch. 678, § 10; 2005, ch. 12, § 8; 2008 , ch. 1035, §§ 8, 9; 2010 , ch. 795, §§ 7, 18.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-11-104 — TN Code / Title 63 / Chapter 11 / Section 63-11-104
Organization - Meetings - Expenses - Powers
Status: in_force

(a) The board shall elect annually a chair and vice chair. (b) Each member shall receive all necessary expenses incident to conducting the business of the board and, in addition thereto, shall be entitled to a per diem of one hundred dollars ($100) for each day's service in conducting the business of the board. All reimbursements for travel expenses shall be in accordance with the comprehensive travel regulations as promulgated by the department of finance and administration and approved by the attorney general and reporter. (c) The board shall hold at least one (1) regular meeting each year, the required meeting to be held at the state capitol. Called meetings may be held at the discretion of the chair or at the written request of any two (2) members of the board. (d) The board shall adopt a seal, which must be affixed to all certificates issued by the board. (e) (1) The board shall, periodically, adopt such rules and regulations as it may deem necessary for the performance of its duties and shall examine and pass upon the qualifications of the applicants for the practice of psychology as provided in this chapter. (2) (A) Six (6) members of the board at all times constitute a quorum. (B) Any action taken by the board shall require the approval of six (6) of its members. (f) The board shall be empowered to hire such assistance as is necessary to carry on its activities, within the limits of funds available to the board, and shall be empowered to accept grants from foundations or institutions to develop tests and carry on its functions. (g) The board shall receive administrative support from the division of health related boards in the department of health, referred to as the "division" in this chapter. (h) The board shall establish continuing educational requirements for psychologists designated as health service providers and psychological examiners, senior psychological examiners, certified psychological assistants, and certified psychological testing technicians. Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 442, s 1, eff. 1/1/2024. Acts 1953, ch. 169, § 7 (Williams, § 7082.7); 1976, ch. 517, § 3; 1976, ch. 806, § 1(101); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 63-1104; Acts 1984, ch. 937, § 43; 1992, ch. 986, §§ 6, 10; 1994, ch. 780, § 1; 1995, ch. 167, § 1; 2000, ch. 926, § 5; 2001, ch. 334, § 12.
(a) The board shall elect annually a chair and vice chair.
(b) Each member shall receive all necessary expenses incident to conducting the business of the board and, in addition thereto, shall be entitled to a per diem of one hundred dollars ($100) for each day's service in conducting the business of the board. All reimbursements for travel expenses shall be in accordance with the comprehensive travel regulations as promulgated by the department of finance and administration and approved by the attorney general and reporter.
(c) The board shall hold at least one (1) regular meeting each year, the required meeting to be held at the state capitol. Called meetings may be held at the discretion of the chair or at the written request of any two (2) members of the board.
(d) The board shall adopt a seal, which must be affixed to all certificates issued by the board.
(e) (1) The board shall, periodically, adopt such rules and regulations as it may deem necessary for the performance of its duties and shall examine and pass upon the qualifications of the applicants for the practice of psychology as provided in this chapter. (2) (A) Six (6) members of the board at all times constitute a quorum. (B) Any action taken by the board shall require the approval of six (6) of its members.
(1) The board shall, periodically, adopt such rules and regulations as it may deem necessary for the performance of its duties and shall examine and pass upon the qualifications of the applicants for the practice of psychology as provided in this chapter.
(2) (A) Six (6) members of the board at all times constitute a quorum. (B) Any action taken by the board shall require the approval of six (6) of its members.
(A) Six (6) members of the board at all times constitute a quorum.
(B) Any action taken by the board shall require the approval of six (6) of its members.
(f) The board shall be empowered to hire such assistance as is necessary to carry on its activities, within the limits of funds available to the board, and shall be empowered to accept grants from foundations or institutions to develop tests and carry on its functions.
(g) The board shall receive administrative support from the division of health related boards in the department of health, referred to as the "division" in this chapter.
(h) The board shall establish continuing educational requirements for psychologists designated as health service providers and psychological examiners, senior psychological examiners, certified psychological assistants, and certified psychological testing technicians.
Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 442, s 1, eff. 1/1/2024.
Acts 1953, ch. 169, § 7 (Williams, § 7082.7); 1976, ch. 517, § 3; 1976, ch. 806, § 1(101); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 63-1104; Acts 1984, ch. 937, § 43; 1992, ch. 986, §§ 6, 10; 1994, ch. 780, § 1; 1995, ch. 167, § 1; 2000, ch. 926, § 5; 2001, ch. 334, § 12.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-1-158 — TN Code / Title 63 / Chapter 1 / Section 63-1-158
Epinephrine-administration protocol - Definitions - Possession of epinephrine kits by law enforcement officers - Liability - Record requirement
Status: in_force

(a) As used in this section: (1) "Epinephrine kit" means a dose of epinephrine and a device for administering the dose of epinephrine; (2) "Law enforcement agency" has the same meaning as in § 39-13-519 ; (3) "Law enforcement officer" has the same meaning as in § 39-11-106 ; and (4) "Pharmacist" has the same meaning as in § 63-10-204 . (b) A law enforcement agency may develop an epinephrine-administration protocol in accordance with this section. The epinephrine-administration protocol shall be developed by a physician licensed under chapter 6 or 9 of this title. (c) For any law enforcement agency that has developed a epinephrine-administration protocol in accordance with subsection (b), a health care prescriber may prescribe epinephrine kits in the name of the law enforcement agency and a pharmacist may dispense epinephrine kits to the law enforcement agency pursuant to a prescription issued in the name of the law enforcement agency. (d) In coordination with the appropriate local emergency medical services providers and in accordance with this section, a law enforcement officer may possess an epinephrine kit prescribed to the law enforcement officer's law enforcement agency for the purpose of administering epinephrine in an emergency situation to treat anaphylactic reactions if authorized to do so by the officer's law enforcement agency. (e) A law enforcement officer may administer epinephrine to treat an anaphylactic reaction if the law enforcement officer is authorized to administer epinephrine by the officer's law enforcement agency, has completed the training required by subsection (f) within the past twelve (12) months, and administers the epinephrine in accordance with a protocol adopted by the officer's law enforcement agency in accordance with subsection (b). (f) (1) A law enforcement agency shall require that each officer that is authorized to administer epinephrine receive training from qualified medical personnel at least annually. The training shall include: (A) Patient assessment, including signs and symptoms of anaphylactic shock; (B) Universal precautions; (C) Rescue breathing; (D) Seeking medical attention; and (E) The use of intramuscular epinephrine as detailed in the protocol described in subsection (b). (2) A law enforcement agency shall keep a record of each officer's participation in training pursuant to this subsection (f). (g) (1) A physician shall not be held liable for any injury to an individual who is harmed by the administration of the epinephrine prescribed by the physician pursuant to this section unless the physician acted with reckless disregard for safety. (2) A law enforcement officer shall not be held liable for any injury to an individual who is harmed by the administration of epinephrine by the law enforcement officer pursuant to this section unless the law enforcement officer acted with reckless disregard for safety. (3) A law enforcement agency shall not be held liable for any injury to an individual who is harmed by the administration of epinephrine by a law enforcement officer employed by the law enforcement agency pursuant to this section unless the law enforcement agency acted with reckless disregard for safety. (4) A pharmacist shall not be held liable for any injury to an individual who is harmed by the administration of the epinephrine dispensed by the pharmacist and prescribed by a physician pursuant to this section unless the pharmacist acted with reckless disregard for safety. (h) A law enforcement officer that administers epinephrine in accordance with this section shall file a record of the event with the appropriate local emergency medical services agency. The record shall include the signs, symptoms, therapies, response, and disposition of the event. Added by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 801, s 1, eff. 7/1/2016.
(a) As used in this section: (1) "Epinephrine kit" means a dose of epinephrine and a device for administering the dose of epinephrine; (2) "Law enforcement agency" has the same meaning as in § 39-13-519 ; (3) "Law enforcement officer" has the same meaning as in § 39-11-106 ; and (4) "Pharmacist" has the same meaning as in § 63-10-204 .
(1) "Epinephrine kit" means a dose of epinephrine and a device for administering the dose of epinephrine;
(2) "Law enforcement agency" has the same meaning as in § 39-13-519 ;
(3) "Law enforcement officer" has the same meaning as in § 39-11-106 ; and
(4) "Pharmacist" has the same meaning as in § 63-10-204 .
(b) A law enforcement agency may develop an epinephrine-administration protocol in accordance with this section. The epinephrine-administration protocol shall be developed by a physician licensed under chapter 6 or 9 of this title.
(c) For any law enforcement agency that has developed a epinephrine-administration protocol in accordance with subsection (b), a health care prescriber may prescribe epinephrine kits in the name of the law enforcement agency and a pharmacist may dispense epinephrine kits to the law enforcement agency pursuant to a prescription issued in the name of the law enforcement agency.
(d) In coordination with the appropriate local emergency medical services providers and in accordance with this section, a law enforcement officer may possess an epinephrine kit prescribed to the law enforcement officer's law enforcement agency for the purpose of administering epinephrine in an emergency situation to treat anaphylactic reactions if authorized to do so by the officer's law enforcement agency.
(e) A law enforcement officer may administer epinephrine to treat an anaphylactic reaction if the law enforcement officer is authorized to administer epinephrine by the officer's law enforcement agency, has completed the training required by subsection (f) within the past twelve (12) months, and administers the epinephrine in accordance with a protocol adopted by the officer's law enforcement agency in accordance with subsection (b).
(f) (1) A law enforcement agency shall require that each officer that is authorized to administer epinephrine receive training from qualified medical personnel at least annually. The training shall include: (A) Patient assessment, including signs and symptoms of anaphylactic shock; (B) Universal precautions; (C) Rescue breathing; (D) Seeking medical attention; and (E) The use of intramuscular epinephrine as detailed in the protocol described in subsection (b). (2) A law enforcement agency shall keep a record of each officer's participation in training pursuant to this subsection (f).
(1) A law enforcement agency shall require that each officer that is authorized to administer epinephrine receive training from qualified medical personnel at least annually. The training shall include: (A) Patient assessment, including signs and symptoms of anaphylactic shock; (B) Universal precautions; (C) Rescue breathing; (D) Seeking medical attention; and (E) The use of intramuscular epinephrine as detailed in the protocol described in subsection (b).
(A) Patient assessment, including signs and symptoms of anaphylactic shock;
(B) Universal precautions;
(C) Rescue breathing;
(D) Seeking medical attention; and
(E) The use of intramuscular epinephrine as detailed in the protocol described in subsection (b).
(2) A law enforcement agency shall keep a record of each officer's participation in training pursuant to this subsection (f).
(g) (1) A physician shall not be held liable for any injury to an individual who is harmed by the administration of the epinephrine prescribed by the physician pursuant to this section unless the physician acted with reckless disregard for safety. (2) A law enforcement officer shall not be held liable for any injury to an individual who is harmed by the administration of epinephrine by the law enforcement officer pursuant to this section unless the law enforcement officer acted with reckless disregard for safety. (3) A law enforcement agency shall not be held liable for any injury to an individual who is harmed by the administration of epinephrine by a law enforcement officer employed by the law enforcement agency pursuant to this section unless the law enforcement agency acted with reckless disregard for safety. (4) A pharmacist shall not be held liable for any injury to an individual who is harmed by the administration of the epinephrine dispensed by the pharmacist and prescribed by a physician pursuant to this section unless the pharmacist acted with reckless disregard for safety.
(1) A physician shall not be held liable for any injury to an individual who is harmed by the administration of the epinephrine prescribed by the physician pursuant to this section unless the physician acted with reckless disregard for safety.
(2) A law enforcement officer shall not be held liable for any injury to an individual who is harmed by the administration of epinephrine by the law enforcement officer pursuant to this section unless the law enforcement officer acted with reckless disregard for safety.
(3) A law enforcement agency shall not be held liable for any injury to an individual who is harmed by the administration of epinephrine by a law enforcement officer employed by the law enforcement agency pursuant to this section unless the law enforcement agency acted with reckless disregard for safety.
(4) A pharmacist shall not be held liable for any injury to an individual who is harmed by the administration of the epinephrine dispensed by the pharmacist and prescribed by a physician pursuant to this section unless the pharmacist acted with reckless disregard for safety.
(h) A law enforcement officer that administers epinephrine in accordance with this section shall file a record of the event with the appropriate local emergency medical services agency. The record shall include the signs, symptoms, therapies, response, and disposition of the event.
Added by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 801, s 1, eff. 7/1/2016.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-19-103 — TN Code / Title 63 / Chapter 19 / Section 63-19-103
Board of physician assistants
Status: in_force

(a) (1) There is established the board of physician assistants to regulate physician assistants. The board must consist of nine (9) members appointed by the governor, each of whom is a resident of this state, seven (7) of whom are physician assistants who meet the criteria for licensure as established by this part, one (1) of whom is a physician licensed under chapter 6 or 9 of this title, and one (1) of whom is a public member who is not licensed under this title. (2) On the date this act becomes law for the purposes of the board being established, those members who are currently serving as members of the board of medical examiners' committee on physician assistants will become members of the board of physician assistants, except that any current member who is an orthopedic physician assistant will not become a member of the board of physician assistants pursuant to this subdivision (a)(2). (b) (1) Except as provided in subdivision (b)(2), each regular appointment is for a term of four (4) years. The governor shall fill a vacant term for the balance of the unexpired term. A member shall not serve more than two (2) consecutive four-year terms and each member shall serve on the board until a successor is appointed. 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. (2) (A) The former committee members' board appointments are four (4) years from the date the members were appointed to serve as members of the physician assistant committee. (B) The former committee members shall not serve more than two (2) consecutive four-year terms, including the time served on the board of medical examiners' committee on physician assistants. (C) The governor shall appoint one (1) board member with an initial term of one (1) year, one (1) board member with an initial term of two (2) years, and one (1) board member with an initial term of three (3) years. After the initial terms described in this subdivision (b)(2)(C), each term shall be four (4) years. (c) While engaged in the business of the board, board members shall receive a per diem of one hundred dollars ($100) and shall also receive compensation for actual expenses to be paid in accordance with comprehensive travel regulations promulgated by the commissioner of finance and administration and approved by the attorney general and reporter. (d) The board shall elect a chair and secretary from among its members at the first meeting held in each fiscal year. A board meeting may be called upon reasonable notice in the discretion of the chair and must be called at any time upon reasonable notice by a petition of three (3) board members to the chair. (e) (1) On May 26, 2021, for purposes of the board being established, the secretary of state shall transfer the rules of the board of medical examiners' committee on physician assistants, including Chapter 0880-03, general rules governing the practice of a physician assistant, and Chapter 0880-10, general rules governing the practice of an orthopedic physician assistant, to the board of physician assistants. (2) The rules of the board of medical examiners' committee on physician assistants Chapters 0880-03 and 0880-10 will have full force and effect for the board of physician assistants until the board of physician assistants promulgates its own rules pursuant to this act and in accordance with the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5. (3) The board of physician assistants is granted full power and authority to oversee and regulate physician assistants under the rules of the board of medical examiners' committee on physician assistants chapters 0880-03 and 0880-10 and the statutes and policies that governed physician assistants and orthopedic physician assistants before the formation of the board of physician assistants. (f) For purposes of conducting administrative business and promulgating rules, five (5) members 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 is required to authorize board action on any board business. For purposes of contested case hearings and disciplinary matters, three (3) or more members constitute a quorum, and the board chair 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. (g) A majority vote of the members present on any duly constituted panel is required to authorize board action in disciplinary matters and contested case hearings. The board chair has 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 assistant, physician, or public member. The existence of a public member of the board 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 does 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 further proceedings as is necessary in the interest of justice. Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 565, s 6, eff. 5/26/2021. Acts 1985, ch. 376, § 1; T.C.A., § 63-19-203 ; Acts 1988, ch. 906, § 2; 1988, ch. 1013, § 56; 1997 , ch. 207, §§ 1, 5.
(a) (1) There is established the board of physician assistants to regulate physician assistants. The board must consist of nine (9) members appointed by the governor, each of whom is a resident of this state, seven (7) of whom are physician assistants who meet the criteria for licensure as established by this part, one (1) of whom is a physician licensed under chapter 6 or 9 of this title, and one (1) of whom is a public member who is not licensed under this title. (2) On the date this act becomes law for the purposes of the board being established, those members who are currently serving as members of the board of medical examiners' committee on physician assistants will become members of the board of physician assistants, except that any current member who is an orthopedic physician assistant will not become a member of the board of physician assistants pursuant to this subdivision (a)(2).
(1) There is established the board of physician assistants to regulate physician assistants. The board must consist of nine (9) members appointed by the governor, each of whom is a resident of this state, seven (7) of whom are physician assistants who meet the criteria for licensure as established by this part, one (1) of whom is a physician licensed under chapter 6 or 9 of this title, and one (1) of whom is a public member who is not licensed under this title.
(2) On the date this act becomes law for the purposes of the board being established, those members who are currently serving as members of the board of medical examiners' committee on physician assistants will become members of the board of physician assistants, except that any current member who is an orthopedic physician assistant will not become a member of the board of physician assistants pursuant to this subdivision (a)(2).
(b) (1) Except as provided in subdivision (b)(2), each regular appointment is for a term of four (4) years. The governor shall fill a vacant term for the balance of the unexpired term. A member shall not serve more than two (2) consecutive four-year terms and each member shall serve on the board until a successor is appointed. 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. (2) (A) The former committee members' board appointments are four (4) years from the date the members were appointed to serve as members of the physician assistant committee. (B) The former committee members shall not serve more than two (2) consecutive four-year terms, including the time served on the board of medical examiners' committee on physician assistants. (C) The governor shall appoint one (1) board member with an initial term of one (1) year, one (1) board member with an initial term of two (2) years, and one (1) board member with an initial term of three (3) years. After the initial terms described in this subdivision (b)(2)(C), each term shall be four (4) years.
(1) Except as provided in subdivision (b)(2), each regular appointment is for a term of four (4) years. The governor shall fill a vacant term for the balance of the unexpired term. A member shall not serve more than two (2) consecutive four-year terms and each member shall serve on the board until a successor is appointed. 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.
(2) (A) The former committee members' board appointments are four (4) years from the date the members were appointed to serve as members of the physician assistant committee. (B) The former committee members shall not serve more than two (2) consecutive four-year terms, including the time served on the board of medical examiners' committee on physician assistants. (C) The governor shall appoint one (1) board member with an initial term of one (1) year, one (1) board member with an initial term of two (2) years, and one (1) board member with an initial term of three (3) years. After the initial terms described in this subdivision (b)(2)(C), each term shall be four (4) years.
(A) The former committee members' board appointments are four (4) years from the date the members were appointed to serve as members of the physician assistant committee.
(B) The former committee members shall not serve more than two (2) consecutive four-year terms, including the time served on the board of medical examiners' committee on physician assistants.
(C) The governor shall appoint one (1) board member with an initial term of one (1) year, one (1) board member with an initial term of two (2) years, and one (1) board member with an initial term of three (3) years. After the initial terms described in this subdivision (b)(2)(C), each term shall be four (4) years.
(c) While engaged in the business of the board, board members shall receive a per diem of one hundred dollars ($100) and shall also receive compensation for actual expenses to be paid in accordance with comprehensive travel regulations promulgated by the commissioner of finance and administration and approved by the attorney general and reporter.
(d) The board shall elect a chair and secretary from among its members at the first meeting held in each fiscal year. A board meeting may be called upon reasonable notice in the discretion of the chair and must be called at any time upon reasonable notice by a petition of three (3) board members to the chair.
(e) (1) On May 26, 2021, for purposes of the board being established, the secretary of state shall transfer the rules of the board of medical examiners' committee on physician assistants, including Chapter 0880-03, general rules governing the practice of a physician assistant, and Chapter 0880-10, general rules governing the practice of an orthopedic physician assistant, to the board of physician assistants. (2) The rules of the board of medical examiners' committee on physician assistants Chapters 0880-03 and 0880-10 will have full force and effect for the board of physician assistants until the board of physician assistants promulgates its own rules pursuant to this act and in accordance with the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5. (3) The board of physician assistants is granted full power and authority to oversee and regulate physician assistants under the rules of the board of medical examiners' committee on physician assistants chapters 0880-03 and 0880-10 and the statutes and policies that governed physician assistants and orthopedic physician assistants before the formation of the board of physician assistants.
(1) On May 26, 2021, for purposes of the board being established, the secretary of state shall transfer the rules of the board of medical examiners' committee on physician assistants, including Chapter 0880-03, general rules governing the practice of a physician assistant, and Chapter 0880-10, general rules governing the practice of an orthopedic physician assistant, to the board of physician assistants.
(2) The rules of the board of medical examiners' committee on physician assistants Chapters 0880-03 and 0880-10 will have full force and effect for the board of physician assistants until the board of physician assistants promulgates its own rules pursuant to this act and in accordance with the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5.
(3) The board of physician assistants is granted full power and authority to oversee and regulate physician assistants under the rules of the board of medical examiners' committee on physician assistants chapters 0880-03 and 0880-10 and the statutes and policies that governed physician assistants and orthopedic physician assistants before the formation of the board of physician assistants.
(f) For purposes of conducting administrative business and promulgating rules, five (5) members 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 is required to authorize board action on any board business. For purposes of contested case hearings and disciplinary matters, three (3) or more members constitute a quorum, and the board chair 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.
(g) A majority vote of the members present on any duly constituted panel is required to authorize board action in disciplinary matters and contested case hearings. The board chair has 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 assistant, physician, or public member. The existence of a public member of the board 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 does 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 further proceedings as is necessary in the interest of justice.
Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 565, s 6, eff. 5/26/2021.
Acts 1985, ch. 376, § 1; T.C.A., § 63-19-203 ; Acts 1988, ch. 906, § 2; 1988, ch. 1013, § 56; 1997 , ch. 207, §§ 1, 5.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-4-112 — TN Code / Title 63 / Chapter 4 / Section 63-4-112
Registration and renewal - Continuing education - Reinstatement - Retirement
Status: in_force

(a) Each licensed practitioner of chiropractic shall register the practitioner's license and renew the practitioner's certificate of registration as provided in §§ 63-1-107 and 63-1-108 . (b) In addition, every licensed chiropractor shall apply to the board for a renewal of the licensed chiropractor's certificate of fitness and pay a renewal fee as set annually by the board. Each application shall be made on a form to be furnished by the board. (c) (1) The board shall renew such licensee's certificate of fitness upon application made in due form and upon payment of all required fees. (2) (A) When requested, licensees shall provide the board satisfactory proof of the licensee's attendance at a chiropractic education program or programs conducted by either the American Chiropractic Association, the International Chiropractors Association, the Tennessee Chiropractic Association, or any other educational program approved or conducted by the board which consists of the minimum number of hours established hereunder for the period beginning the preceding January 1. Prior approval of such a course may be obtained by submitting the following information to the board's administrative office at least thirty (30) days prior to the scheduled date of the course: (i) A course description or outline; (ii) Names of all lecturers; (iii) Brief resume of all lecturers; (iv) Number of hours of educational credit requested; (v) Date of course; (vi) Copies of materials to be utilized in the course; and (vii) How verification of attendance is to be documented. (B) Each chiropractic physician must retain independent documentation of continuing education hours attained for a period of four (4) years from the end of the calendar year in which the training is received. Such proof must be produced for inspection and verification, if requested in writing by the board during its verification process. (3) The minimum number of hours of required continuing education shall be at least twelve (12) hours in any calendar year. (4) The board may, in its sole discretion, waive the annual education requirement in cases of retirement, certified illness, disability or other undue hardships. (d) (1) When any such licensee fails to renew the licensee's certificate of fitness and pay the annual renewal fee within sixty (60) days after renewal becomes due as provided in this section and/or fails to meet the annual education requirements of this section, the license of such person shall be automatically revoked at the expiration of sixty (60) days after the renewal was required, without further notice or hearing. (2) Any person whose license is automatically revoked as provided in this subsection (d) may make application in writing to the board for the reinstatement of such license, and, upon good cause being shown, the board, in its discretion, may reinstate such license upon the payment of all past due fees and the payment of fifty dollars ($50.00) and upon further conditions as the board may require. (e) Any person licensed to practice by this chapter 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 files 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 shall tend to verify such retirement as the board shall deem necessary. If such person thereafter desires to reengage in such practice in this state, such person shall apply for reinstatement with the board on a form provided by the board, provide proof of continuing education as established by the board and shall meet other requirements as may be set by the board. Amended by 2017 Tenn. Acts, ch. 455, s 6, eff. 7/1/2017. Acts 1923, ch. 9, § 12; Shan. Supp., § 3654a126; Code 1932, § 7020; impl. am. Acts 1947, ch. 9, §§ 5, 6; C. Supp. 1950, §7020; Acts 1953, ch. 113, § 34; modified; Acts 1963, ch. 116, § 1; 1975, ch. 335, § 1; 1976, ch. 406, § 3; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), §63-414; Acts 1986, ch. 675, §§ 1, 2, 4, 18; 1989, ch. 360, §§18, 19; 1989, ch. 523, § 5; 1993, ch. 215, §§ 1-3; 1996, ch. 940, § 1; 2000, ch. 618, §6; 2005, ch. 81, § 1.
(a) Each licensed practitioner of chiropractic shall register the practitioner's license and renew the practitioner's certificate of registration as provided in §§ 63-1-107 and 63-1-108 .
(b) In addition, every licensed chiropractor shall apply to the board for a renewal of the licensed chiropractor's certificate of fitness and pay a renewal fee as set annually by the board. Each application shall be made on a form to be furnished by the board.
(c) (1) The board shall renew such licensee's certificate of fitness upon application made in due form and upon payment of all required fees. (2) (A) When requested, licensees shall provide the board satisfactory proof of the licensee's attendance at a chiropractic education program or programs conducted by either the American Chiropractic Association, the International Chiropractors Association, the Tennessee Chiropractic Association, or any other educational program approved or conducted by the board which consists of the minimum number of hours established hereunder for the period beginning the preceding January 1. Prior approval of such a course may be obtained by submitting the following information to the board's administrative office at least thirty (30) days prior to the scheduled date of the course: (i) A course description or outline; (ii) Names of all lecturers; (iii) Brief resume of all lecturers; (iv) Number of hours of educational credit requested; (v) Date of course; (vi) Copies of materials to be utilized in the course; and (vii) How verification of attendance is to be documented. (B) Each chiropractic physician must retain independent documentation of continuing education hours attained for a period of four (4) years from the end of the calendar year in which the training is received. Such proof must be produced for inspection and verification, if requested in writing by the board during its verification process. (3) The minimum number of hours of required continuing education shall be at least twelve (12) hours in any calendar year. (4) The board may, in its sole discretion, waive the annual education requirement in cases of retirement, certified illness, disability or other undue hardships.
(1) The board shall renew such licensee's certificate of fitness upon application made in due form and upon payment of all required fees.
(2) (A) When requested, licensees shall provide the board satisfactory proof of the licensee's attendance at a chiropractic education program or programs conducted by either the American Chiropractic Association, the International Chiropractors Association, the Tennessee Chiropractic Association, or any other educational program approved or conducted by the board which consists of the minimum number of hours established hereunder for the period beginning the preceding January 1. Prior approval of such a course may be obtained by submitting the following information to the board's administrative office at least thirty (30) days prior to the scheduled date of the course: (i) A course description or outline; (ii) Names of all lecturers; (iii) Brief resume of all lecturers; (iv) Number of hours of educational credit requested; (v) Date of course; (vi) Copies of materials to be utilized in the course; and (vii) How verification of attendance is to be documented. (B) Each chiropractic physician must retain independent documentation of continuing education hours attained for a period of four (4) years from the end of the calendar year in which the training is received. Such proof must be produced for inspection and verification, if requested in writing by the board during its verification process.
(A) When requested, licensees shall provide the board satisfactory proof of the licensee's attendance at a chiropractic education program or programs conducted by either the American Chiropractic Association, the International Chiropractors Association, the Tennessee Chiropractic Association, or any other educational program approved or conducted by the board which consists of the minimum number of hours established hereunder for the period beginning the preceding January 1. Prior approval of such a course may be obtained by submitting the following information to the board's administrative office at least thirty (30) days prior to the scheduled date of the course: (i) A course description or outline; (ii) Names of all lecturers; (iii) Brief resume of all lecturers; (iv) Number of hours of educational credit requested; (v) Date of course; (vi) Copies of materials to be utilized in the course; and (vii) How verification of attendance is to be documented.
(i) A course description or outline;
(ii) Names of all lecturers;
(iii) Brief resume of all lecturers;
(iv) Number of hours of educational credit requested;
(v) Date of course;
(vi) Copies of materials to be utilized in the course; and
(vii) How verification of attendance is to be documented.
(B) Each chiropractic physician must retain independent documentation of continuing education hours attained for a period of four (4) years from the end of the calendar year in which the training is received. Such proof must be produced for inspection and verification, if requested in writing by the board during its verification process.
(3) The minimum number of hours of required continuing education shall be at least twelve (12) hours in any calendar year.
(4) The board may, in its sole discretion, waive the annual education requirement in cases of retirement, certified illness, disability or other undue hardships.
(d) (1) When any such licensee fails to renew the licensee's certificate of fitness and pay the annual renewal fee within sixty (60) days after renewal becomes due as provided in this section and/or fails to meet the annual education requirements of this section, the license of such person shall be automatically revoked at the expiration of sixty (60) days after the renewal was required, without further notice or hearing. (2) Any person whose license is automatically revoked as provided in this subsection (d) may make application in writing to the board for the reinstatement of such license, and, upon good cause being shown, the board, in its discretion, may reinstate such license upon the payment of all past due fees and the payment of fifty dollars ($50.00) and upon further conditions as the board may require.
(1) When any such licensee fails to renew the licensee's certificate of fitness and pay the annual renewal fee within sixty (60) days after renewal becomes due as provided in this section and/or fails to meet the annual education requirements of this section, the license of such person shall be automatically revoked at the expiration of sixty (60) days after the renewal was required, without further notice or hearing.
(2) Any person whose license is automatically revoked as provided in this subsection (d) may make application in writing to the board for the reinstatement of such license, and, upon good cause being shown, the board, in its discretion, may reinstate such license upon the payment of all past due fees and the payment of fifty dollars ($50.00) and upon further conditions as the board may require.
(e) Any person licensed to practice by this chapter 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 files 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 shall tend to verify such retirement as the board shall deem necessary. If such person thereafter desires to reengage in such practice in this state, such person shall apply for reinstatement with the board on a form provided by the board, provide proof of continuing education as established by the board and shall meet other requirements as may be set by the board.
Amended by 2017 Tenn. Acts, ch. 455, s 6, eff. 7/1/2017.
Acts 1923, ch. 9, § 12; Shan. Supp., § 3654a126; Code 1932, § 7020; impl. am. Acts 1947, ch. 9, §§ 5, 6; C. Supp. 1950, §7020; Acts 1953, ch. 113, § 34; modified; Acts 1963, ch. 116, § 1; 1975, ch. 335, § 1; 1976, ch. 406, § 3; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), §63-414; Acts 1986, ch. 675, §§ 1, 2, 4, 18; 1989, ch. 360, §§18, 19; 1989, ch. 523, § 5; 1993, ch. 215, §§ 1-3; 1996, ch. 940, § 1; 2000, ch. 618, §6; 2005, ch. 81, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-11-206 — TN Code / Title 63 / Chapter 11 / Section 63-11-206
Unlicensed practice - Penalties - Supervised practice - Evaluation techniques - Temporary licenses - Provisional licenses
Status: in_force

(a) Any person who engages in the practice of psychology and does not then possess in full force and virtue a valid license to practice as a psychological examiner, psychologist, or senior psychological examiner, or a valid certificate to practice as a psychological assistant or psychological testing technician, under this chapter and chapter 1 of this title commits a Class B misdemeanor. (b) This chapter does not prevent members of other recognized professions that are licensed, certified, or regulated under the laws of this state from rendering services consistent with their professional training and code of ethics as long as they do not represent themselves to be psychologists, psychological examiners, senior psychological examiners, certified psychological assistants, or certified psychological testing technicians. Duly recognized members of the clergy are not restricted from functioning in their ministerial capacity as long as they do not represent themselves to be psychologists, psychological examiners, senior psychological examiners, certified psychological assistants, or certified psychological testing technicians. (c) (1) Students of psychology, psychological interns and other persons preparing for the profession of psychological examiner, psychologist, senior psychological examiner, certified psychological assistant, or certified psychological testing technician may perform as a part of their training the functions in §§ 63-11-202 and 63-11-203 , but only under qualified supervision. (2) A person practices as a "certified psychological assistant" within the meaning of this chapter when the person claims to be a certified psychological assistant and/or renders to individuals or to the public for remuneration any service involving the application of recognized principles, methods and procedures of the science and profession of psychology and only under the direct employment and supervision of either the psychologist or senior psychological examiner employing the certified psychological assistant or the employing community mental health center or state governmental agency. Any and all work performed by a certified psychological assistant is supervised by a psychologist or senior psychological examiner as determined by the board. (3) A person practices as a "certified psychological testing technician" within the meaning of this chapter when the person claims to be a certified psychological testing technician or renders to individuals or the public for remuneration any service involving the application of recognized principles, methods, and procedures of the science and profession of psychology and only under the supervision of either the psychologist or senior psychological examiner employing the certified psychological testing technician or the employing community mental health center or state governmental agency. Any and all work performed by a certified psychological testing technician is supervised by a psychologist or senior psychological examiner as determined by the board. (d) Use of psychological techniques by governmental institutions and by business and industrial organizations for employment placement, evaluation, promotion or job adjustment of their own officers or employees or by employment agencies for the evaluation of their own clients prior to recommendation for employment is also specifically allowed; however, no industrial or business firm or corporation may sell or offer to the public or to other firms or corporations for remuneration any psychological services as specified in §§ 63-11-202 and 63-11-203 , unless such services are performed or supervised by individuals duly and appropriately licensed under this chapter. (e) (1) (A) (i) The board may issue a temporary license to an applicant who has successfully completed the academic course work and training for the license sought, and who has not yet taken the required written examinations. The board shall not issue a temporary permit for a psychological examiner for applications received by the board after December 31, 2004. (ii) A temporary license is valid for a period not to exceed one (1) year. The board may extend the expiration date of a temporary license following a petition from the licensee and finding that extraordinary circumstances exist that necessitate a delay in taking a required written examination prior to the expiration of the initial temporary license period. (iii) A temporary license is revoked thirty (30) days after the date a temporary licensee receives notice of the licensee's second failure of the examination for professional practice in psychology (EPPP) or jurisprudence examination. During the thirty-day period prior to revocation of the temporary license, the licensee and the licensee's supervisor shall ensure the notification, and transfer, of care for the temporary licensee's clients. (B) The temporary license will allow the applicant to perform the functions specified in §§ 63-11-202 and 63-11-203 , for which the applicant is seeking licensure under qualified supervision. (C) In order to receive a temporary license, the applicant must submit a completed application for a temporary license with the applicant's completed application for the desired license, and all appropriate fees, to the board. (2) (A) (i) A temporary license may be issued by the board for an applicant who has a current license from another state or territory. The temporary license will allow the applicant to perform under qualified supervision the functions specified in §§ 63-11-202 and 63-11-203 . (ii) In order to receive a temporary license, the applicant must submit a completed application for a temporary license with the applicant's completed application for the desired license, and all appropriate fees, to the board. (iii) Applications for temporary licenses for applicants currently licensed in another state or territory shall be reviewed and approved or denied by a current member of the board designated by the board to perform this function. (iv) If an applicant is issued a temporary license, the license shall remain valid until the board grants or denies the license application. (v) However, no person shall be issued more than one (1) temporary license nor shall any temporary license be valid for a period of more than one (1) year. (B) Such a temporary license may be issued to allow an applicant to perform the functions specified in § 63-11-203 if the applicant has: (i) Successfully completed an approved American Psychological Association academic course of study; (ii) Previously taken and passed, according to Tennessee standards, the national licensing examination; (iii) A current license in another state or territory in good standing. (C) Such a temporary license with designation as a health service provider may be issued to an applicant who meets the requirements of subdivision (e)(2)(B) and has: (i) Successfully completed an American Psychological Association-approved internship; and (ii) Had at least one (1) year of full-time postdoctoral experience delivering health services. (D) Such a temporary license may be issued to allow an applicant to perform the functions specified in § 63-11-202 if the applicant has: (i) Previously taken and passed, according to Tennessee standards, the national licensing examination; and (ii) A current license in another state or territory in good standing. (3) The fee for all temporary licenses shall be set by the board in an amount not to exceed one hundred dollars ($100). Until such time as the board establishes a fee by rule, the fee shall be fifty dollars ($50.00). (f) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to expand or limit in any way the practice of psychological examiners as provided in § 63-11-202 or, senior psychological examiners as provided in § 63-11-202 or certified psychological assistants as provided in subdivision (c)(2) and § 63-11-207(b) , nor shall this chapter limit the use of the title "psychological examiner" for persons duly licensed as psychological examiners. (g) Notwithstanding subsection (a), persons providing services in programs of the department of mental health and substance abuse services or the department of disability and aging either as employees or through contract agencies are not engaged in the practice of psychology and need not be licensed or certified under this chapter unless they provide services as a psychological examiner, psychologist, senior psychological examiner, certified psychological assistant, or certified psychological testing technician. (h) (1) A provisional license to practice as a psychologist with the designation as a health service provider may be issued by the board of examiners in psychology to an applicant who has successfully completed the academic and internship requirements of § 63-11-208(c)(3) and (d)(1)(A) and who is to be engaged in a one-year post-doctoral experience required by § 63-11-208(d)(2)(A) . Such provisional licensure will allow the applicant to perform the functions specified in §§ 63-11-203 and 63-11-208(d)(2)(B) under the qualified supervision of a psychologist acceptable to the board and who is licensed in Tennessee with a designation as a health service provider in good standing. (2) In order for a provisional license to remain valid, the licensee must take, and pass, the examination for professional practice in psychology (EPPP) at the level set for licensure as a psychologist in this state within one (1) year of the issuance of the provisional license unless the applicant previously passed the EPPP at that level. A provisional license is revoked thirty (30) days after the date a provisional licensee receives notice of the licensee's second failure of the EPPP following issuance of the provisional license. During the thirty-day period prior to revocation of the provisional license, the licensee and the licensee's supervisor shall ensure the notification, and transfer, of care for the provisional licensee's clients. (3) In order for the provisional license to remain valid, the licensee must take, and pass, the oral or jurisprudence examination, or both, developed by the board within two (2) years of the issuance of the provisional license. A provisional license is revoked thirty (30) days after the date a provisional licensee receives notice of the licensee's second failure of the oral or jurisprudence examination following issuance of the provisional license. During the thirty-day period prior to revocation of the provisional license, the licensee and the licensee's supervisor shall ensure the notification, and transfer, of care for the provisional licensee's clients. (4) The board may consider petitions of the licensee regarding extraordinary circumstances that would necessitate delay in taking the written or oral examination. Amended by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 688,s 147, eff. 7/1/2024. Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 442, s 12, eff. 1/1/2024. Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 442, s 11, eff. 1/1/2024. Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 442, s 10, eff. 1/1/2024. Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 442, s 9, eff. 1/1/2024. Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 442, s 8, eff. 1/1/2024. Amended by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 1035, Secs.s 1, s 2 eff. 5/11/2022. Acts 1953, ch. 169, § 9 (Williams, § 7082.9); 1955, ch. 56, § 1; 1976, ch. 451, § 2; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 63-1110; Acts 1987, ch. 316, § 1; 1988, ch. 661, §§ 1, 2; 1989, ch. 591, § 112; 1992, ch. 991, §§ 5-9, 22, 26, 27; 1995, ch. 167, §§ 2-4; 1999, ch. 505, §§ 1, 2; 2000, ch. 646, § 1; 2000, ch. 947, § 6; 2001, ch. 123, §§ 11 - 16; 2010 , ch. 769, §§ 3, 4; 2010 , ch. 1100, § 100; 2012 , ch. 575, § 1.
(a) Any person who engages in the practice of psychology and does not then possess in full force and virtue a valid license to practice as a psychological examiner, psychologist, or senior psychological examiner, or a valid certificate to practice as a psychological assistant or psychological testing technician, under this chapter and chapter 1 of this title commits a Class B misdemeanor.
(b) This chapter does not prevent members of other recognized professions that are licensed, certified, or regulated under the laws of this state from rendering services consistent with their professional training and code of ethics as long as they do not represent themselves to be psychologists, psychological examiners, senior psychological examiners, certified psychological assistants, or certified psychological testing technicians. Duly recognized members of the clergy are not restricted from functioning in their ministerial capacity as long as they do not represent themselves to be psychologists, psychological examiners, senior psychological examiners, certified psychological assistants, or certified psychological testing technicians.
(c) (1) Students of psychology, psychological interns and other persons preparing for the profession of psychological examiner, psychologist, senior psychological examiner, certified psychological assistant, or certified psychological testing technician may perform as a part of their training the functions in §§ 63-11-202 and 63-11-203 , but only under qualified supervision. (2) A person practices as a "certified psychological assistant" within the meaning of this chapter when the person claims to be a certified psychological assistant and/or renders to individuals or to the public for remuneration any service involving the application of recognized principles, methods and procedures of the science and profession of psychology and only under the direct employment and supervision of either the psychologist or senior psychological examiner employing the certified psychological assistant or the employing community mental health center or state governmental agency. Any and all work performed by a certified psychological assistant is supervised by a psychologist or senior psychological examiner as determined by the board. (3) A person practices as a "certified psychological testing technician" within the meaning of this chapter when the person claims to be a certified psychological testing technician or renders to individuals or the public for remuneration any service involving the application of recognized principles, methods, and procedures of the science and profession of psychology and only under the supervision of either the psychologist or senior psychological examiner employing the certified psychological testing technician or the employing community mental health center or state governmental agency. Any and all work performed by a certified psychological testing technician is supervised by a psychologist or senior psychological examiner as determined by the board.
(1) Students of psychology, psychological interns and other persons preparing for the profession of psychological examiner, psychologist, senior psychological examiner, certified psychological assistant, or certified psychological testing technician may perform as a part of their training the functions in §§ 63-11-202 and 63-11-203 , but only under qualified supervision.
(2) A person practices as a "certified psychological assistant" within the meaning of this chapter when the person claims to be a certified psychological assistant and/or renders to individuals or to the public for remuneration any service involving the application of recognized principles, methods and procedures of the science and profession of psychology and only under the direct employment and supervision of either the psychologist or senior psychological examiner employing the certified psychological assistant or the employing community mental health center or state governmental agency. Any and all work performed by a certified psychological assistant is supervised by a psychologist or senior psychological examiner as determined by the board.
(3) A person practices as a "certified psychological testing technician" within the meaning of this chapter when the person claims to be a certified psychological testing technician or renders to individuals or the public for remuneration any service involving the application of recognized principles, methods, and procedures of the science and profession of psychology and only under the supervision of either the psychologist or senior psychological examiner employing the certified psychological testing technician or the employing community mental health center or state governmental agency. Any and all work performed by a certified psychological testing technician is supervised by a psychologist or senior psychological examiner as determined by the board.
(d) Use of psychological techniques by governmental institutions and by business and industrial organizations for employment placement, evaluation, promotion or job adjustment of their own officers or employees or by employment agencies for the evaluation of their own clients prior to recommendation for employment is also specifically allowed; however, no industrial or business firm or corporation may sell or offer to the public or to other firms or corporations for remuneration any psychological services as specified in §§ 63-11-202 and 63-11-203 , unless such services are performed or supervised by individuals duly and appropriately licensed under this chapter.
(e) (1) (A) (i) The board may issue a temporary license to an applicant who has successfully completed the academic course work and training for the license sought, and who has not yet taken the required written examinations. The board shall not issue a temporary permit for a psychological examiner for applications received by the board after December 31, 2004. (ii) A temporary license is valid for a period not to exceed one (1) year. The board may extend the expiration date of a temporary license following a petition from the licensee and finding that extraordinary circumstances exist that necessitate a delay in taking a required written examination prior to the expiration of the initial temporary license period. (iii) A temporary license is revoked thirty (30) days after the date a temporary licensee receives notice of the licensee's second failure of the examination for professional practice in psychology (EPPP) or jurisprudence examination. During the thirty-day period prior to revocation of the temporary license, the licensee and the licensee's supervisor shall ensure the notification, and transfer, of care for the temporary licensee's clients. (B) The temporary license will allow the applicant to perform the functions specified in §§ 63-11-202 and 63-11-203 , for which the applicant is seeking licensure under qualified supervision. (C) In order to receive a temporary license, the applicant must submit a completed application for a temporary license with the applicant's completed application for the desired license, and all appropriate fees, to the board. (2) (A) (i) A temporary license may be issued by the board for an applicant who has a current license from another state or territory. The temporary license will allow the applicant to perform under qualified supervision the functions specified in §§ 63-11-202 and 63-11-203 . (ii) In order to receive a temporary license, the applicant must submit a completed application for a temporary license with the applicant's completed application for the desired license, and all appropriate fees, to the board. (iii) Applications for temporary licenses for applicants currently licensed in another state or territory shall be reviewed and approved or denied by a current member of the board designated by the board to perform this function. (iv) If an applicant is issued a temporary license, the license shall remain valid until the board grants or denies the license application. (v) However, no person shall be issued more than one (1) temporary license nor shall any temporary license be valid for a period of more than one (1) year. (B) Such a temporary license may be issued to allow an applicant to perform the functions specified in § 63-11-203 if the applicant has: (i) Successfully completed an approved American Psychological Association academic course of study; (ii) Previously taken and passed, according to Tennessee standards, the national licensing examination; (iii) A current license in another state or territory in good standing. (C) Such a temporary license with designation as a health service provider may be issued to an applicant who meets the requirements of subdivision (e)(2)(B) and has: (i) Successfully completed an American Psychological Association-approved internship; and (ii) Had at least one (1) year of full-time postdoctoral experience delivering health services. (D) Such a temporary license may be issued to allow an applicant to perform the functions specified in § 63-11-202 if the applicant has: (i) Previously taken and passed, according to Tennessee standards, the national licensing examination; and (ii) A current license in another state or territory in good standing. (3) The fee for all temporary licenses shall be set by the board in an amount not to exceed one hundred dollars ($100). Until such time as the board establishes a fee by rule, the fee shall be fifty dollars ($50.00).
(1) (A) (i) The board may issue a temporary license to an applicant who has successfully completed the academic course work and training for the license sought, and who has not yet taken the required written examinations. The board shall not issue a temporary permit for a psychological examiner for applications received by the board after December 31, 2004. (ii) A temporary license is valid for a period not to exceed one (1) year. The board may extend the expiration date of a temporary license following a petition from the licensee and finding that extraordinary circumstances exist that necessitate a delay in taking a required written examination prior to the expiration of the initial temporary license period. (iii) A temporary license is revoked thirty (30) days after the date a temporary licensee receives notice of the licensee's second failure of the examination for professional practice in psychology (EPPP) or jurisprudence examination. During the thirty-day period prior to revocation of the temporary license, the licensee and the licensee's supervisor shall ensure the notification, and transfer, of care for the temporary licensee's clients. (B) The temporary license will allow the applicant to perform the functions specified in §§ 63-11-202 and 63-11-203 , for which the applicant is seeking licensure under qualified supervision. (C) In order to receive a temporary license, the applicant must submit a completed application for a temporary license with the applicant's completed application for the desired license, and all appropriate fees, to the board.
(A) (i) The board may issue a temporary license to an applicant who has successfully completed the academic course work and training for the license sought, and who has not yet taken the required written examinations. The board shall not issue a temporary permit for a psychological examiner for applications received by the board after December 31, 2004. (ii) A temporary license is valid for a period not to exceed one (1) year. The board may extend the expiration date of a temporary license following a petition from the licensee and finding that extraordinary circumstances exist that necessitate a delay in taking a required written examination prior to the expiration of the initial temporary license period. (iii) A temporary license is revoked thirty (30) days after the date a temporary licensee receives notice of the licensee's second failure of the examination for professional practice in psychology (EPPP) or jurisprudence examination. During the thirty-day period prior to revocation of the temporary license, the licensee and the licensee's supervisor shall ensure the notification, and transfer, of care for the temporary licensee's clients.
(i) The board may issue a temporary license to an applicant who has successfully completed the academic course work and training for the license sought, and who has not yet taken the required written examinations. The board shall not issue a temporary permit for a psychological examiner for applications received by the board after December 31, 2004.
(ii) A temporary license is valid for a period not to exceed one (1) year. The board may extend the expiration date of a temporary license following a petition from the licensee and finding that extraordinary circumstances exist that necessitate a delay in taking a required written examination prior to the expiration of the initial temporary license period.
(iii) A temporary license is revoked thirty (30) days after the date a temporary licensee receives notice of the licensee's second failure of the examination for professional practice in psychology (EPPP) or jurisprudence examination. During the thirty-day period prior to revocation of the temporary license, the licensee and the licensee's supervisor shall ensure the notification, and transfer, of care for the temporary licensee's clients.
(B) The temporary license will allow the applicant to perform the functions specified in §§ 63-11-202 and 63-11-203 , for which the applicant is seeking licensure under qualified supervision.
(C) In order to receive a temporary license, the applicant must submit a completed application for a temporary license with the applicant's completed application for the desired license, and all appropriate fees, to the board.
(2) (A) (i) A temporary license may be issued by the board for an applicant who has a current license from another state or territory. The temporary license will allow the applicant to perform under qualified supervision the functions specified in §§ 63-11-202 and 63-11-203 . (ii) In order to receive a temporary license, the applicant must submit a completed application for a temporary license with the applicant's completed application for the desired license, and all appropriate fees, to the board. (iii) Applications for temporary licenses for applicants currently licensed in another state or territory shall be reviewed and approved or denied by a current member of the board designated by the board to perform this function. (iv) If an applicant is issued a temporary license, the license shall remain valid until the board grants or denies the license application. (v) However, no person shall be issued more than one (1) temporary license nor shall any temporary license be valid for a period of more than one (1) year. (B) Such a temporary license may be issued to allow an applicant to perform the functions specified in § 63-11-203 if the applicant has: (i) Successfully completed an approved American Psychological Association academic course of study; (ii) Previously taken and passed, according to Tennessee standards, the national licensing examination; (iii) A current license in another state or territory in good standing. (C) Such a temporary license with designation as a health service provider may be issued to an applicant who meets the requirements of subdivision (e)(2)(B) and has: (i) Successfully completed an American Psychological Association-approved internship; and (ii) Had at least one (1) year of full-time postdoctoral experience delivering health services. (D) Such a temporary license may be issued to allow an applicant to perform the functions specified in § 63-11-202 if the applicant has: (i) Previously taken and passed, according to Tennessee standards, the national licensing examination; and (ii) A current license in another state or territory in good standing.
(A) (i) A temporary license may be issued by the board for an applicant who has a current license from another state or territory. The temporary license will allow the applicant to perform under qualified supervision the functions specified in §§ 63-11-202 and 63-11-203 . (ii) In order to receive a temporary license, the applicant must submit a completed application for a temporary license with the applicant's completed application for the desired license, and all appropriate fees, to the board. (iii) Applications for temporary licenses for applicants currently licensed in another state or territory shall be reviewed and approved or denied by a current member of the board designated by the board to perform this function. (iv) If an applicant is issued a temporary license, the license shall remain valid until the board grants or denies the license application. (v) However, no person shall be issued more than one (1) temporary license nor shall any temporary license be valid for a period of more than one (1) year.
(i) A temporary license may be issued by the board for an applicant who has a current license from another state or territory. The temporary license will allow the applicant to perform under qualified supervision the functions specified in §§ 63-11-202 and 63-11-203 .
(ii) In order to receive a temporary license, the applicant must submit a completed application for a temporary license with the applicant's completed application for the desired license, and all appropriate fees, to the board.
(iii) Applications for temporary licenses for applicants currently licensed in another state or territory shall be reviewed and approved or denied by a current member of the board designated by the board to perform this function.
(iv) If an applicant is issued a temporary license, the license shall remain valid until the board grants or denies the license application.
(v) However, no person shall be issued more than one (1) temporary license nor shall any temporary license be valid for a period of more than one (1) year.
(B) Such a temporary license may be issued to allow an applicant to perform the functions specified in § 63-11-203 if the applicant has: (i) Successfully completed an approved American Psychological Association academic course of study; (ii) Previously taken and passed, according to Tennessee standards, the national licensing examination; (iii) A current license in another state or territory in good standing.
(i) Successfully completed an approved American Psychological Association academic course of study;
(ii) Previously taken and passed, according to Tennessee standards, the national licensing examination;
(iii) A current license in another state or territory in good standing.
(C) Such a temporary license with designation as a health service provider may be issued to an applicant who meets the requirements of subdivision (e)(2)(B) and has: (i) Successfully completed an American Psychological Association-approved internship; and (ii) Had at least one (1) year of full-time postdoctoral experience delivering health services.
(i) Successfully completed an American Psychological Association-approved internship; and
(ii) Had at least one (1) year of full-time postdoctoral experience delivering health services.
(D) Such a temporary license may be issued to allow an applicant to perform the functions specified in § 63-11-202 if the applicant has: (i) Previously taken and passed, according to Tennessee standards, the national licensing examination; and (ii) A current license in another state or territory in good standing.
(i) Previously taken and passed, according to Tennessee standards, the national licensing examination; and
(ii) A current license in another state or territory in good standing.
(3) The fee for all temporary licenses shall be set by the board in an amount not to exceed one hundred dollars ($100). Until such time as the board establishes a fee by rule, the fee shall be fifty dollars ($50.00).
(f) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to expand or limit in any way the practice of psychological examiners as provided in § 63-11-202 or, senior psychological examiners as provided in § 63-11-202 or certified psychological assistants as provided in subdivision (c)(2) and § 63-11-207(b) , nor shall this chapter limit the use of the title "psychological examiner" for persons duly licensed as psychological examiners.
(g) Notwithstanding subsection (a), persons providing services in programs of the department of mental health and substance abuse services or the department of disability and aging either as employees or through contract agencies are not engaged in the practice of psychology and need not be licensed or certified under this chapter unless they provide services as a psychological examiner, psychologist, senior psychological examiner, certified psychological assistant, or certified psychological testing technician.
(h) (1) A provisional license to practice as a psychologist with the designation as a health service provider may be issued by the board of examiners in psychology to an applicant who has successfully completed the academic and internship requirements of § 63-11-208(c)(3) and (d)(1)(A) and who is to be engaged in a one-year post-doctoral experience required by § 63-11-208(d)(2)(A) . Such provisional licensure will allow the applicant to perform the functions specified in §§ 63-11-203 and 63-11-208(d)(2)(B) under the qualified supervision of a psychologist acceptable to the board and who is licensed in Tennessee with a designation as a health service provider in good standing. (2) In order for a provisional license to remain valid, the licensee must take, and pass, the examination for professional practice in psychology (EPPP) at the level set for licensure as a psychologist in this state within one (1) year of the issuance of the provisional license unless the applicant previously passed the EPPP at that level. A provisional license is revoked thirty (30) days after the date a provisional licensee receives notice of the licensee's second failure of the EPPP following issuance of the provisional license. During the thirty-day period prior to revocation of the provisional license, the licensee and the licensee's supervisor shall ensure the notification, and transfer, of care for the provisional licensee's clients. (3) In order for the provisional license to remain valid, the licensee must take, and pass, the oral or jurisprudence examination, or both, developed by the board within two (2) years of the issuance of the provisional license. A provisional license is revoked thirty (30) days after the date a provisional licensee receives notice of the licensee's second failure of the oral or jurisprudence examination following issuance of the provisional license. During the thirty-day period prior to revocation of the provisional license, the licensee and the licensee's supervisor shall ensure the notification, and transfer, of care for the provisional licensee's clients. (4) The board may consider petitions of the licensee regarding extraordinary circumstances that would necessitate delay in taking the written or oral examination.
(1) A provisional license to practice as a psychologist with the designation as a health service provider may be issued by the board of examiners in psychology to an applicant who has successfully completed the academic and internship requirements of § 63-11-208(c)(3) and (d)(1)(A) and who is to be engaged in a one-year post-doctoral experience required by § 63-11-208(d)(2)(A) . Such provisional licensure will allow the applicant to perform the functions specified in §§ 63-11-203 and 63-11-208(d)(2)(B) under the qualified supervision of a psychologist acceptable to the board and who is licensed in Tennessee with a designation as a health service provider in good standing.
(2) In order for a provisional license to remain valid, the licensee must take, and pass, the examination for professional practice in psychology (EPPP) at the level set for licensure as a psychologist in this state within one (1) year of the issuance of the provisional license unless the applicant previously passed the EPPP at that level. A provisional license is revoked thirty (30) days after the date a provisional licensee receives notice of the licensee's second failure of the EPPP following issuance of the provisional license. During the thirty-day period prior to revocation of the provisional license, the licensee and the licensee's supervisor shall ensure the notification, and transfer, of care for the provisional licensee's clients.
(3) In order for the provisional license to remain valid, the licensee must take, and pass, the oral or jurisprudence examination, or both, developed by the board within two (2) years of the issuance of the provisional license. A provisional license is revoked thirty (30) days after the date a provisional licensee receives notice of the licensee's second failure of the oral or jurisprudence examination following issuance of the provisional license. During the thirty-day period prior to revocation of the provisional license, the licensee and the licensee's supervisor shall ensure the notification, and transfer, of care for the provisional licensee's clients.
(4) The board may consider petitions of the licensee regarding extraordinary circumstances that would necessitate delay in taking the written or oral examination.
Amended by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 688,s 147, eff. 7/1/2024.
Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 442, s 12, eff. 1/1/2024.
Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 442, s 11, eff. 1/1/2024.
Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 442, s 10, eff. 1/1/2024.
Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 442, s 9, eff. 1/1/2024.
Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 442, s 8, eff. 1/1/2024.
Amended by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 1035, Secs.s 1, s 2 eff. 5/11/2022.
Acts 1953, ch. 169, § 9 (Williams, § 7082.9); 1955, ch. 56, § 1; 1976, ch. 451, § 2; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 63-1110; Acts 1987, ch. 316, § 1; 1988, ch. 661, §§ 1, 2; 1989, ch. 591, § 112; 1992, ch. 991, §§ 5-9, 22, 26, 27; 1995, ch. 167, §§ 2-4; 1999, ch. 505, §§ 1, 2; 2000, ch. 646, § 1; 2000, ch. 947, § 6; 2001, ch. 123, §§ 11 - 16; 2010 , ch. 769, §§ 3, 4; 2010 , ch. 1100, § 100; 2012 , ch. 575, § 1.