Pharmacy Technicians · Arizona · Continuing education
Arizona Pharmacy Technician CE Requirements (2026)
01 In short
- Pharmacy Technician: 20 continuing education hours every 2 years, including 2 h immunization & vaccine administration; renewal by November 1.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
Arizona Pharmacy Technician CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 20continuing education hours
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- Nov 1
- Reporting
- Attestation
- Renewal deadline
- By November 1
- Accepted credit
- CE hours awarded only by an approved provider (ACPE-approved or Board-approved)
- Renewal fee
- $72
- New licensees
- Exempt from the 20-hour requirement between initial licensure and first renewal.
- Audits & records
- Attest on the biennial renewal form; keep records of hours and providers for five years and make them available on request.
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Immunization & vaccine administrationTechnicians who administer vaccines under R4-23-1104(B)(5) | 2 | every renewal |
Good to know. 20 hours during the two years since the last renewal; even/odd renewal groups, renew by Nov 1. Technicians working at a remote dispensing site pharmacy need an extra 2-hour course on remote dispensing site practice (no topic code).
Source: apps.azsos.gov · A.A.C. R4-23-1102(E); A.R.S. § 32-1925(H) · checked Oct 28, 2026
04 Questions
Which CE courses count for pharmacy technicians in Arizona?
CE hours awarded only by an approved provider (ACPE-approved or Board-approved).
How many CE hours do pharmacy technicians need in Arizona?
20 continuing education hours every 2 years.
How do I verify a pharmacy technician license in Arizona?
Use the license lookup of the Arizona State Board of Pharmacy (pharmacy.az.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 pharmacy technicians in Arizona?
Immunization & vaccine administration — 2 h (every renewal).
When is the renewal deadline for pharmacy technicians in Arizona?
Licenses renew by November 1 (2 years cycle).