RxCe - Pennsylvania Pharmacy Tech CE Requirements

About Pennsylvania Pharmacy Tech CE Requirements

Discover the Continuing Education requirements for Pharmacy Tech in the state of Pennsylvania. Our continuing education platform is tailored to navigate you through the pharmacy tech licensure process and regulations specific to Pennsylvania. We offer ACPE-Accredited CE Courses that are reported to CPE Monitor to ensure you get the CE credit you deserve.

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Required CE Hours for License Renewal

Pennsylvania does not register pharmacy technicians, nor does it require continuing education

Live CE Requirement

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Homestudy Hours Allowed

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Due Date

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Required CE Courses for Pennsylvania Pharmacy Techs

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For more information visit: https://www.papharmacists.com/page/CE_Requirements

Important Information for Certified Pharmacy Technicians

In Pennsylvania, pharmacy technicians are not required by the state to complete continuing education (CE) hours to maintain their pharmacy technician license. However, if a technician holds certification through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB), they must still meet the PTCB’s continuing education requirements. The PTCB mandates 20 hours of CE every two years, including at least one hour focused on pharmacy law and one hour on patient safety, to ensure that technicians stay current on industry standards, safety protocols, and evolving pharmacy practices. This requirement helps pharmacy technicians maintain their certification and keep their knowledge and skills up to date, even in states like Pennsylvania where CE is not mandated by state law. If you haven’t taken your PTCB certification exam or want to know more about their requirements, visit PTCB's website.

Are there recommended CE Courses for Pennsylvania Pharmacy Technicians to meet PTCB CE requirements?

Patient Safety courses like Medication Errors are great for Pennsylvania Pharmacy Techs because they can help them avoid pervasive issues in the Pharmacy field. Pharmacy law is another popular topic that is often a required CE course topic in other states and by the PTCB. Immunizations can also be a big part of a Pharmacy Tech’s day-to-day responsibilities, therefore our courses on Immunization can be a benefit. We also offer interesting Pharmacy Tech CE courses that explore modern health topics like developments in the opioid crisis - Course: It Is No Longer Just an Opioid Problem - and new developments in pain management to help combat the prevalent pain medication crisis - Course: New Developments in Pain Management. If you’re looking for a specialization, we also have a Compounding Certificate Course. View our entire course list for Pennsylvania Pharmacy Techs, with breakdowns by category, to find a topic that interests you so you can enjoy your hours of CE studying a subject that enriches your career.

Our CE courses will also help you meet your Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) CE renewal requirements and keep your registered pharmacy technician status. View their site for more information. As an ACPE-accredited provider, our courses provide quality education while being engaging.

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Pennsylvania State Board of Pharmacy Information

State Board of Pharmacy
P.O. Box 2649
Harrisburg, PA 17105-2649

Physical Address
2525 N 7th Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110

Phone: (717) 783-7156
Fax: (717) 787-7769
ST-PHARMACY@PA.GOV

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Q: How do I access my courses, see the materials, and take the tests?

After signing into your account click on the personMy Info/Courses link in the top blue navbar. If this is the first time you have logged onto your account you may have to confirm your email and enter license details before you can access your courses. This is so we can submit your courses to CPEMonitor and CEbroker. If this is the case, simply click on the email confirmation link and enter the required information and you will be automatically directed to your account page.

After you have logged on, you will find incomplete courses under the Incomplete Courses tab, completed courses under the Complete Courses tab, and any purchased live webinars or live courses under the Live Webinars tab.

Q: My courses haven’t been reported to CPEMonitor.

First, wait 2-4 hours for courses to be processed by CPEMonitor. After this time, go to personMy Info/Courses >> Completed Courses and click ‘Click to Check’ on ‘Has this Course Been Reported to CPEMonitor?’ This button will check if the course has been reported and then try and resubmit it if it hasn’t been reported. If this fails, check to make sure your NABP eProfile ID and date of birth are accurate in personMy Info/Courses >> Manage Account. If this information is accurate and the course is still not reported contact us as soon as possible using the Support page.

Q: I've purchased a live webinar or live conference. What do I do to register for it?

To register for your purchased webinar click on the personMy Info/Courses link in the top blue navbar. If this is the first time you have logged onto your account you may have to confirm your email and enter license details (see the "FAQ: How do I access my courses, see the materials, and take the tests?" for more information about this.) Then simply click the Live Webinars tab and click Register for Webinar. We recommend registering with the same email your account is under to make it easier for us to confirm you attended the webinar. The webinar will then happen at the time displayed under it on the Live page.

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Pennsylvania Pharmacy Tech CE Requirements