Tennessee SLP license renewal and continuing education
Tennessee’s Board of Communications Disorders and Sciences states that all speech language pathologists “must complete a minimum of ten (10) hours of continuing education during each 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: the Tennessee Department of Health Board of Communications Disorders and Sciences page.
Hours and cycle
The board page states: “All Speech Language Pathologists and Audiologists must complete a minimum of ten (10) hours of continuing education during each calendar year.” It continues: “Five (5) hours of the ten (10) hour requirement must have been obtained in the licensee's area of practice (Speech Language Pathology or Audiology); and Five (5) hours of the ten (10) hour requirement may regard either Speech Language Pathology or Audiology.”
New licensees
It states: “For new licensees, proof of successful completion of all education and training requirements required for licensure in Tennessee, pursuant to Rule 1370-01-.04, which have been completed during the twelve (12) months preceding licensure, shall constitute continuing education credit for the initial period of licensure.”
Multi-media courses
It states: “For Speech Language Pathologists and Audiologists, the ten (10) hours required may be granted for multi-media courses during each calendar year.” Multi-media courses require “successful completion of a written post-experience examination to evaluate material retention.”
Tracking and renewal
It states: “CE Broker is the official tracking system for the Tennessee Board of Communication Disorders.” It also says registering for a CE Broker account is not required at this time but is encouraged (paraphrased). The board page says licenses can be renewed online seventy days before expiration (paraphrased).
Speech language pathology assistants have a separate requirement of five hours each calendar year (paraphrased).
What this page does not do
It covers the speech-language pathologist license only, and only what the official page or pages named above say. It does not list fees, does not cover school credentials issued by a state education agency, and does not replace the board’s own instructions. Rules change; check the board before you renew.