Pharmacy Technicians · Alaska · Continuing education
Alaska Pharmacy Technician CE Requirements (2026)
01 In short
- Pharmacy Technician: 10 contact hours every 2 years, including 1 h immunization & vaccine administration; renewal on the date shown on your license.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
Alaska Pharmacy Technician CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 10contact hours
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- On license
- Reporting
- Attestation
- Renewal deadline
- On the date shown on your license
- Accepted credit
- ACPE-accredited provider programs; CPR (Red Cross/AHA, max 1 h per 24 months); programs presented or approved by the Alaska Pharmacists Association, PTCB or NPTA when directly related to pharmacy practice
- New licensees
- First renewal: instead of CE, affidavit of having read the state pharmacy statutes and regulations plus a pharmacist-in-charge affidavit verifying technician training (12 AAC 52.230).
- Audits & records
- Random audits via CPE Monitor data; certificates required for CE not reported to CPE Monitor.
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Immunization & vaccine administrationNationally certified technicians who administer vaccines: ACPE-approved immunization/vaccine CE, within the 10 hours | 1 | every renewal |
Alternatives & exemptions. Obtaining initial PTCB certification during the licensing period satisfies the CE requirement.
Good to know. Nationally certified technicians who administer vaccines need 1 hour of ACPE-approved immunization/vaccine CE within the 10 hours. Licenses renew biennially on a date set by the department. A technician license lapsed two years or more cannot be reinstated.
Source: www.commerce.alaska.gov · 12 AAC 52.325; 12 AAC 52.340; 12 AAC 52.350 · checked Oct 28, 2026
04 Conferences in Alaska
05 Questions
Which CE courses count for pharmacy technicians in Alaska?
ACPE-accredited provider programs; CPR (Red Cross/AHA, max 1 h per 24 months); programs presented or approved by the Alaska Pharmacists Association, PTCB or NPTA when directly related to pharmacy practice.
How many CE hours do pharmacy technicians need in Alaska?
10 contact hours every 2 years.
How do I verify a pharmacy technician license in Alaska?
Use the license lookup of the Alaska Board of Pharmacy (commerce.alaska.gov/web/cbpl/ProfessionalLicensing/BoardofPharmacy.aspx); 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 pharmacy technicians in Alaska?
Immunization & vaccine administration — 1 h (every renewal).
When is the renewal deadline for pharmacy technicians in Alaska?
Licenses renew on the date shown on your license (2 years cycle).