What continuing education requirements bind PTCB certified technicians?
The Board of Pharmacy does not presently require pharmacy technicians to obtain continuing education. PTCB certified technicians, however, must meet PTCB requirements for recertification, which include continuing education. To recertify, you must earn a minimum of twenty contact hours of continuing education in pharmacy-related topics. CE’s relating to functions outside the scope of practice for Pharmacy Technicians will not be accepted. At least one of the twenty hours must be in pharmacy law. Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) accreditation is not mandatory for attended programs for pharmacy technicians to receive continuing education credit. You may earn a maximum ten of the twenty hours at your workplace under the direct supervision of the pharmacist(s). However, these credits may not be earned by working ten hours at your regular duties. You should arrange with your supervising pharmacist for the completion of specially assigned in-service projects or training. Th
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