Pharmacy Technicians · Puerto Rico · Continuing education
Puerto Rico Pharmacy Technician CE Requirements (2026)
01 In short
- Técnico de Farmacia: 20 horas de educación continua every 3 years, including 2 h implicit bias & cultural competency, 3 h immunization & vaccine administration; renewal on the date shown on your license.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
Puerto Rico Técnico de Farmacia CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 20horas de educación continua
- Renewal cycle
- 3 years
- Deadline
- On license
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- Renewal deadline
- On the date shown on your license
- Accepted credit
- Continuing education; no limit on hours by module, journal or internet
- Renewal fee
- $75
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Implicit bias & cultural competencyAll technicians: 'Equidad y Respeto' course on bioethics and discrimination (Adm. Order 2024-583, since 2024) | 2 | every renewal |
| Immunization & vaccine administrationTechnicians certified to administer vaccines: at least 1 hour (0.1 credit) of immunization CE each year, plus current CPR | 3 | every renewal |
| CPR / Basic Life Support certificationTechnicians certified to administer vaccines: current CPR | — | every renewal |
Good to know. Certificate recertified every 3 years under Ley 247-2004 and Ley 11-1976 with evidence of CE. Board sheet: 20 hours, fee $75; renew about 90 days before expiry.
Source: www.salud.pr.gov · Ley Núm. 247 de 3 de septiembre de 2004, según enmendada, Arts. 2.04, 4.13; Orden Administrativa 2024-583 · checked Oct 28, 2026
04 Questions
Which CE courses count for pharmacy technicians in Puerto Rico?
Continuing education; no limit on hours by module, journal or internet.
How many CE hours do pharmacy technicians need in Puerto Rico?
20 horas de educación continua every 3 years.
How do I verify a pharmacy technician license in Puerto Rico?
Use the license lookup of the Junta de Farmacia de Puerto Rico (Departamento de Salud) (salud.pr.gov/CMS/116); 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 Puerto Rico?
Implicit bias & cultural competency — 2 h (every renewal); Immunization & vaccine administration — 3 h (every renewal); CPR / Basic Life Support certification (every renewal).
When is the renewal deadline for pharmacy technicians in Puerto Rico?
Licenses renew on the date shown on your license (3 years cycle).