Pharmacy Technicians · Pennsylvania · Continuing education
Pennsylvania Pharmacy Technician CE Requirements (2026)
01 In short
- Registered Pharmacy Technician: 2 hours every 2 years, including 2 h child abuse recognition & reporting; renewal in odd-numbered years.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
Pennsylvania Registered Pharmacy Technician CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 2hours
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- Set date, odd yrs
- Reporting
- Attestation
- Renewal deadline
- In odd-numbered years
- Accepted credit
- Approved child abuse recognition and reporting courses
- Renewal fee
- $70
- Renew online
- www.pals.pa.gov ↗
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Child abuse recognition & reporting | 2 | every renewal |
Good to know. Technician registration under Act 140 of 2020 (required by 6/28/2026); renews every 2 years in odd-numbered years. The only renewal CE named in the rules is 2 hours of child abuse recognition and reporting.
Source: www.pacodeandbulletin.gov · 49 Pa. Code §27.31(b.1); 23 Pa.C.S. §6383(b)(3)(ii) · checked Oct 28, 2026
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05 Questions
Which CE courses count for pharmacy technicians in Pennsylvania?
Approved child abuse recognition and reporting courses.
How many CE hours do pharmacy technicians need in Pennsylvania?
2 hours every 2 years.
How do I verify a pharmacy technician license in Pennsylvania?
Use the license lookup of the Pennsylvania State Board of Pharmacy (pa.gov/agencies/dos/department-and-offices/bpoa/boards-commissions/pharmacy); 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 Pennsylvania?
Child abuse recognition & reporting — 2 h (every renewal).
When is the renewal deadline for pharmacy technicians in Pennsylvania?
Licenses renew in odd-numbered years (2 years cycle).