Tennessee respiratory therapist and assistant license renewal and continuing education
Tennessee rule 1330-01-.12 states: “Each therapist and assistant licensed by the Board must complete twelve (12) hours of approved continuing education every calendar year.”
Quoted from official pages checked November 12, 2026. Confirm current requirements, fees, and dates on those sites. This page is not legal advice and does not guarantee eligibility, certification, or licensure.
Source read on November 12, 2026: Rules of the Tennessee Board of Respiratory Care, Chapter 1330-01 (revised June 2024).
Named courses
“At least one (1) of those twelve (12) hours must pertain to patient safety as defined by the T.J.C.” “At least one (1) of those twelve (12) hours must be a course focused on the professional or ethical standards required of respiratory therapists by their governing rules and statutes.”
What counts
At least 5 of the 12 hours must cover the clinical practice of respiratory care or cardiopulmonary research, and the remaining hours may cover education or management (paraphrased). The rule lists pre-approved organizations, including the AARC and its affiliates (paraphrased).
Required topics
| Topic | Hours | How often | Provider rule | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patient safety (as defined by The Joint Commission) | 1 | Every calendar year | Not stated | publications.tnsosfiles.com |
| Professional or ethical standards under the board’s rules and statutes | 1 | Every calendar year | Not stated | publications.tnsosfiles.com |
From the official source linked in each row, read November 12, 2026. ‘Not stated’ means the source we read does not say. Confirm on the board site before you renew.
Compare states: required CE topics by state.
What this page does not do
It covers the state respiratory care license only, and only what the official page named above says. It does not list fees and does not replace the board’s own instructions. NBRC credential maintenance is separate; see the RT overview. Rules change; check the board before you renew.