California Pharmacy Technician CE

Explore our online CE courses and bundles created exclusively for California Pharmacy Technician. Start with the

, which meets all PTCB® and ExCPT® renewal requirements and includes law and patient-safety hours, join our
Pharmacy Membership
for unlimited access to the entire CE library or select single à-la-carte classes. Every course is mobile-friendly, self-paced, and offers unlimited test attempts. When you finish, your certificate is generated instantly and reported to CPE Monitor within 24 hours, making license renewal simple. AchieveCE is an ACPE-accredited, PTCB-recognized provider. Enroll today and renew with confidence.

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Renewal Package
Total: 20 hours

PTCB® & ExCPT® Recertification CE Package – Complete 20-Hour Bundle

This ACPE-accredited CE package is designed exclusively for pharmacy technicians seeking PTCB recertification in states that do not require CE for license renewal. It meets all PTCB CE requirements, including Law and Patient Safety hours. As a PTCB-recognized provider, we report completions to CPE Monitor within 24 hours. Courses are 100% online, self-paced, and offer unlimited test attempts for a smooth and flexible renewal experience.

$ 35.00

Required Courses

The below courses are required for license renewal in most cases. Scroll to the bottom of this page to view detailed renewal requirements.
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Getting Smart about Artificial Intelligence: Machine Learning Applications to Pharmacy WebcastLearn how machine learning enhances pharmacy practice by improving decision-making, optimizing workflows, and enhancing patient outcomes through AI-driven solutions.
$ 10.00
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1 hour
Fulfills State Requirement
Safeguarding Protected Health Information: Legal and Practice Considerations Learn how to safeguard protected health information with a focus on HIPAA regulations, legal responsibilities, and best practices for maintaining patient privacy and data security.
$ 10.00
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1 hour
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Combating Fraud, Waste and Abuse in the Pharmacy Setting WebcastLearn to identify, prevent, and address fraud, waste, and abuse in pharmacy settings while ensuring compliance with regulatory guidelines.
$ 10.00
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2 hours
Fulfills State Requirement
Texas Laws and Rules Update for PharmacyLearn the latest Texas pharmacy laws and regulations, including updates on compliance, licensing, and practice standards to ensure adherence to state requirements.
$ 14.00
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1 hour
Fulfills State Requirement
Herbal Medications: An Evidence-Based ReviewLearn the clinical applications, safety considerations, and regulatory aspects of commonly used herbal medications through an evidence-based approach.
$ 7.00
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1 hour
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Dreamland: A Review of Sleep Medications WebcastLearn about the latest sleep medications, their mechanisms, benefits, and risks. This course explores pharmacological treatments for sleep disorders to enhance patient care and safety.
$ 15.00
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1 hour
Fulfills State Requirement
Beyond-Use Date Basics for Compounded Nonsterile Preparations: A Guide for Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians WebcastLearn the fundamentals of assigning beyond-use dates for compounded nonsterile preparations to ensure safety, compliance, and optimal patient care.
$ 10.00
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1 hour
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A Comprehensive Guide to Medical Cannabis WebcastLearn the essentials of medical cannabis, including its therapeutic uses, legal landscape, and clinical considerations in this comprehensive, evidence-based guide.
$ 10.00
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5 hours
Fulfills State Requirement
Lipid Disorders and Cardiovascular Risk: A Comprehensive Guide to Diagnosis, Treatment, and PreventionLearn to identify, manage, and prevent lipid disorders while reducing cardiovascular risk through evidence-based diagnosis and treatment strategies.
$ 49.00
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1 hour
Fulfills State Requirement
Pharmacotherapy of Thyroid Disorders WebcastLearn key pharmacologic strategies for managing thyroid disorders, including treatment approaches for hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, and special patient populations.
$ 10.00
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1 hour
Fulfills State Requirement
COVID-19 and other CoronavirusesLearn the latest COVID-19 guidelines and protocols to provide optimal patient care. This course covers vaccination, treatment, infection control, and long-term complications to enhance your healthcare practice.
$ 10.00
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1 hour
Fulfills State Requirement
Unlocking the Potential: Mastering Collaborative Practice Agreements for Pharmacists WebcastLearn to optimize patient outcomes by mastering Collaborative Practice Agreements. Ideal for pharmacists seeking to expand their clinical role and improve healthcare delivery.
$ 10.00

General Courses

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Accreditations

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Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education
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AchieveCE is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.

Renewal Requirements

Next Renewal Date:Last day of your birth month every two years
Total Hours Required:1 Hours
Required Courses:

  • First-time renewal: Whether it’s your first or fifth renewal, you must complete the same 1-hour cultural-competency CE before submitting the form—there’s no “new-license” waiver in California.

  • Certification status: The Board doesn’t require PTCB® or ExCPT® certification to renew—but a valid national certificate still satisfies initial licensure (one of four qualifying pathways in BPC § 4202).

  • Immunization authority: A pharmacy technician may administer vaccines when a supervising pharmacist delegates the task and the tech:

    1. Holds active CA registration and national certification,

    2. Completes ≥ 6 hours of ACPE-approved hands-on immunization training (injection technique + emergency response), and

    3. Keeps current CPR/BLS certification. These prerequisites come from Board Licensing-Committee guidance and draft statute language under discussion for 16 CCR § 1793.