Pharmacy Technicians · South Dakota · Continuing education
South Dakota Pharmacy Technician CE Requirements (2026)
01 In short
- Registered Pharmacy Technician: 6 hours every year; renewal by October 31.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
South Dakota Registered Pharmacy Technician CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 6hours
- Renewal cycle
- 1 year
- Deadline
- Oct 31
- Reporting
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- Renewal deadline
- By October 31
- Renewal fee
- $25
Alternatives & exemptions. Current national certification from a pharmacy technician program accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) instead of the 6 hours.
Good to know. Registration expires October 31 and is renewed annually. Proof of 6 CE hours completed within the last 24 months and not used for a prior registration must be submitted with the renewal.
Source: sdlegislature.gov · ARSD 20:51:29:13 · checked Oct 28, 2026
04 Questions
How many CE hours do pharmacy technicians need in South Dakota?
6 hours every year.
How do I verify a pharmacy technician license in South Dakota?
Use the license lookup of the South Dakota Board of Pharmacy (doh.sd.gov/licensing-and-records/boards/pharmacy); 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 South Dakota?
Licenses renew by October 31 (1 year cycle).