Pharmacy Technicians · California · Continuing education
California Pharmacy Technician CE Requirements (2026)
01 In short
- TCH1 hours every 2 years, including 1 h cultural competency; renewal on the date shown on your license.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
California TCH CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 1hours
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- On license
- Reporting
- Attestation
- Renewal deadline
- On the date shown on your license
- Accepted credit
- Cultural competency course approved by an accreditation agency approved by the Board
- Audits & records
- No proof sent with renewal; random audits by letter to the address of record. No extensions or exemptions.
- Renew online
- pharmacy.ca.gov ↗
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Cultural competencyCourse on LGBTQ patients, BIPOC health disparities and intersectionality (B&P §4231(a)) | 1 | every renewal |
Good to know. The only Board CE requirement for technicians (since Jan 1, 2024): 1 hour cultural competency every two-year renewal, completed before signing the renewal. CPhT holders follow PTCB/NHA rules separately.
Source: www.pharmacy.ca.gov · Business and Professions Code section 4202(d) · checked Oct 28, 2026
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05 Questions
Which CE courses count for pharmacy technicians in California?
Cultural competency course approved by an accreditation agency approved by the Board.
How many CE hours do pharmacy technicians need in California?
1 hours every 2 years.
How do I verify a pharmacy technician license in California?
Use the license lookup of the California State Board of Pharmacy (pharmacy.ca.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 California?
Cultural competency — 1 h (every renewal).
When is the renewal deadline for pharmacy technicians in California?
Licenses renew on the date shown on your license (2 years cycle).