Pharmacy Technicians · Rhode Island · Continuing education
Rhode Island Pharmacy Technician CE Requirements (2026)
01 In short
- Pharmacy Technician II: 10 hours every year; renewal by December 31.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
Rhode Island Pharmacy Technician II CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 10hours
- Renewal cycle
- 1 year
- Deadline
- Dec 31
- Reporting
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- Renewal deadline
- By December 31
- Accepted credit
- Courses sponsored by a recognized provider (ACPE, Board-approved, other state boards, AMA Category I)
- Audits & records
- Keep CE documentation at least 2 years.
Alternatives & exemptions. Technician II must also maintain national certification (e.g. PTCB) to renew.
Good to know. Applies to Pharmacy Technician II (nationally certified); no CE stated for Technician I. 10 hours each calendar year. Technician license renews every 2 years, expiring Dec 31.
Source: rules.sos.ri.gov · 216-RICR-40-15-1, § 1.13.1(J) · checked Oct 28, 2026
04 Questions
Which CE courses count for pharmacy technicians in Rhode Island?
Courses sponsored by a recognized provider (ACPE, Board-approved, other state boards, AMA Category I).
How many CE hours do pharmacy technicians need in Rhode Island?
10 hours every year.
How do I verify a pharmacy technician license in Rhode Island?
Use the license lookup of the Rhode Island Board of Pharmacy (RI Department of Health) (health.ri.gov); 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 Rhode Island?
Licenses renew by December 31 (1 year cycle).