Texas Pharmacy Technicians CE Requirements
Click here to see Requirements for Texas Pharmacists (Licensed Pharmacists' hour requirements: 30 hours every two years)
Required Continuing Education Courses for Texas Pharmacy Technicians
- 1 credit hour of Texas Pharmacy Laws/Rules every two years
CE courses on general law, federal law, or laws from other states will not fulfill this requirement. To meet the criteria outlined in 297.8(b)(4)(A), the course must specifically cover Texas pharmacy laws or rules.
- 1 Human Trafficking Prevention Course (must be approved by Texas HHSC) (might not count toward CE requirements)
This training requirement falls under the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and may or may not count toward your total required hours, depending on the course accreditation. HERE is a list of approved courses.
VIEW STATE'S COURSE LISTCE Courses that meet the Above Requirements for Pharmacy Technician License Renewal
Texas Pharmacy Laws and Rules
Notes
What If I Am Renewing My Texas Pharmacy Tech License for the First Time?
You must fulfill at least one requirement for your initial renewal. Pharmacy technicians are exempt from most CE requirements during the first renewal period, as stated in Board rule 297.8(b)(1), but they must complete the following: at least one human trafficking prevention training course approved by the Texas HHSC for this purpose.
What If I Am Renewing My Texas Pharmacy Tech License for Sterile Compounding?
A pharmacy technician involved in sterile compounding must complete at least the following:
(I) Two hours of ACPE-accredited continuing education in one or more areas specified in paragraph (4)(D) of this subsection for those compounding low- and medium-risk sterile preparations; or
(II) Four hours of ACPE-accredited continuing education in one or more areas specified in paragraph (4)(D) of this subsection for those compounding high-risk sterile preparations.
For more information visit the Texas Administrative Code
If I Am Nationally Certified Through PTCB and/or NHA, Do I Still Need CE?
Yes, pharmacy technicians are required to complete continuing education (CE) as specified in Board Rule 297.8 and may be subject to random audits by the TSBP. National certification through PTCB or NHA (ExCPT) no longer exempts technicians from TSBP's CE requirements or random audits. However, CE completed for national certification can be applied toward the TSBP CE requirement, provided it meets TSBP standards and falls within the current renewal period.
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Texas State Board of Pharmacy Board Information
Texas State Board of Pharmacy
George H. W. Bush State Office Building
1801 Congress Avenue, Suite 13.100
333 Guadalupe Street
Austin, TX 78701-1319
Email: general_info@pharmacy.texas.gov
Phone: (512) 305-8000
Fax: (512) 305-8082
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