Pharmacy Technicians · Oregon · Continuing education
Oregon Pharmacy Technician CE Requirements (2026)
01 In short
- COPT / Pharmacy Technician: 20 hours every 2 years, including 2 h prevention of medical errors & patient safety, 2 h state laws & rules (jurisprudence), 2 h cultural competency; renewal by June 30 in even-numbered years.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
Oregon COPT / Pharmacy Technician CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 20hours
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- Jun 30, even yrs
- Reporting
- Other
- Renewal deadline
- By June 30 in even-numbered years
- Accepted credit
- ACPE-approved, Oregon Board-approved or ACCME-accredited programs; cultural competency CPE approved by the Oregon Health Authority (ORS 413.450) or any cultural competency CPE
- Carryover
- Not allowed.
- New licensees
- Licensed less than one year before July 1 of the renewal period: only the 2 hours of cultural competency.
- Audits & records
- Track ACPE credit in NABP CPE Monitor; upload Board-approved or ACCME credit to the eGov profile. Keep documentation 6 years. Missing CPE found at audit may lead to discipline.
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Prevention of medical errors & patient safetyPatient safety or medication error prevention | 2 | every renewal |
| State laws & rules (jurisprudence)Pharmacy law | 2 | every renewal |
| Cultural competency | 2 | every renewal |
Good to know. Applies to Certified Oregon Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacy Technicians. Licenses expire June 30 of even years; CPE period July 1 – June 30. 6 mandatory hours + 14 other pharmacy hours. Reporting via CPE Monitor / eGov upload.
Source: www.oregon.gov · OAR 855-135-0070 · checked Oct 28, 2026
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05 Questions
Which CE courses count for pharmacy technicians in Oregon?
ACPE-approved, Oregon Board-approved or ACCME-accredited programs; cultural competency CPE approved by the Oregon Health Authority (ORS 413.450) or any cultural competency CPE.
How many CE hours do pharmacy technicians need in Oregon?
20 hours every 2 years.
How do I verify a pharmacy technician license in Oregon?
Use the license lookup of the Oregon Board of Pharmacy (oregon.gov/pharmacy/Pages/index.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 Oregon?
Prevention of medical errors & patient safety — 2 h (every renewal); State laws & rules (jurisprudence) — 2 h (every renewal); Cultural competency — 2 h (every renewal).
When is the renewal deadline for pharmacy technicians in Oregon?
Licenses renew by June 30 in even-numbered years (2 years cycle).