Pharmacists · Rhode Island · Continuing education
Rhode Island Pharmacist CE Requirements (2026)
01 In short
- Pharmacist: 15 hours every year, including 1 h state laws & rules (jurisprudence), 1 h immunization & vaccine administration; renewal by December 31.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
Rhode Island Pharmacist CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 15hours
- Renewal cycle
- 1 year
- Deadline
- Dec 31
- Reporting
- Attestation
- Renewal deadline
- By December 31
- Accepted credit
- Recognized providers: ACPE-approved providers, Board-approved providers, other state boards of pharmacy, AMA Category I programs
- New licensees
- Not subject to CE in the first year of licensure after graduation, except the immunization hour for immunizing pharmacists.
- Audits & records
- Renewal includes a signed affidavit; keep certificates 2 years.
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| State laws & rules (jurisprudence)All pharmacists: law as classified by ACPE, each calendar year | 1 | every renewal |
| Immunization & vaccine administrationImmunizing pharmacists, each calendar year (also in the first year of licensure) | 1 | every renewal |
Good to know. 15 hours each calendar year (Jan 1–Dec 31), incl. 1 h law and 5 live hours. License renews every 2 years by Dec 31 of even years. Immunizing pharmacists: 1 h immunization/year. Collaborative practice: +5 h/year.
Source: rules.sos.ri.gov · 216-RICR-40-15-1, § 1.5.15 (R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-19.1-14) · checked Oct 28, 2026
04 Questions
How many CE hours do pharmacists need in Rhode Island?
15 hours every year.
How do pharmacists report CE in Rhode Island?
By attesting on the renewal application; keep certificates in case of an audit.
Which CE courses count for pharmacists in Rhode Island?
Recognized providers: ACPE-approved providers, Board-approved providers, other state boards of pharmacy, AMA Category I programs.
How do I verify a pharmacist license in Rhode Island?
Use the license lookup of the Rhode Island Board of Pharmacy (RI Department of Health) (health.ri.gov); the board's own record is the primary source. CE status itself is checked by the board at renewal.
Which CE topics are mandatory for pharmacists in Rhode Island?
State laws & rules (jurisprudence) — 1 h (every renewal); Immunization & vaccine administration — 1 h (every renewal).
When is the renewal deadline for pharmacists in Rhode Island?
Licenses renew by December 31 (1 year cycle).