Pharmacy Technicians · North Dakota · Continuing education
North Dakota Pharmacy Technician CE Requirements (2026)
01 In short
- Registered Pharmacy Technician: 10 hours every year; renewal on a fixed date set by the board.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
North Dakota Registered Pharmacy Technician CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 10hours
- Renewal cycle
- 1 year
- Deadline
- On license
- Reporting
- Attestation
- Renewal deadline
- On a fixed date set by the board
- Accepted credit
- Approved pharmacy technician continuing education
- Renewal fee
- $35
- Carryover
- No carryover, except hours earned in the 12 months before a reporting period may count in either period (not both).
- New licensees
- Not required for the first renewal of a registration.
- Audits & records
- Keep own records 2 years; proof on board request. Missing hours may mean suspension.
Alternatives & exemptions. Board may grant a waiver. Inactive technicians need no CE; reactivation needs 10 hours or current national certification.
Good to know. Annual registration; CE reporting period March 1-end of February. Half of the $35 fee goes to the Northland Association of Pharmacy Technicians.
Source: ndlegis.gov · N.D. Admin. Code §61-02-07.1-10 · checked Oct 28, 2026
04 Questions
Which CE courses count for pharmacy technicians in North Dakota?
Approved pharmacy technician continuing education.
How many CE hours do pharmacy technicians need in North Dakota?
10 hours every year.
How do I verify a pharmacy technician license in North Dakota?
Use the license lookup of the North Dakota State Board of Pharmacy (nodakpharmacy.com); the board's own record is the primary source. CE status itself is checked by the board at renewal.
When is the renewal deadline for pharmacy technicians in North Dakota?
Licenses renew on a fixed date set by the board (1 year cycle).