How many CE hours do Utah pharmacy technicians need?

Utah pharmacy technicians must complete 20 continuing education (CE) hours every 2 years to renew their registration. These can be earned through ACPE-accredited courses.

What CE topics are mandatory for Utah pharmacy technicians?

Utah requires specific mandatory CE topics: 1 hour in Pharmacy Law or Ethics. The remaining hours may be general ACPE-accredited CE.

How many Utah pharmacy technician CE hours must be live?

Utah requires 6 of the 20 hours to be live. The remaining 14 hours may be completed online at your own pace.

How is Utah pharmacy technician CE reported?

When you complete AchieveCE courses, your credit is reported automatically to the NABP CPE Monitor, so it reaches your state board of pharmacy without manual submission.

Can Utah pharmacy technicians complete CE online?

Partly. 14 of the 20 hours may be completed by home study / online through ACPE-accredited providers such as AchieveCE, with instant certificates. The other 6 hours must be live.

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State requirements for Utah Pharmacy Technicians

Next Renewal Date

September 30, 2025

Total Hours Required

20 Hours

Live Hour Requirement

6 Live Hours

General Hours

13 General Hours

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Utah Pharmacy Technician Standard Renewal Requirements: Utah pharmacy technicians must renew their license every two years (licenses expire September 30 of odd-numbered years, next due September 30, 2025) by completing 20 hours of CE, including 6 hours of live or technology-enabled instruction , 1 hour of pharmacy law or ethics , and—if administering vaccines— 2 hours in immunization topics . Holding an active PTCB or ExCPT certification satisfies all CE requirements except the vaccine-related portion. All information is drawn directly from the Utah Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing’s website and the state’s administrative rules in Utah Admin. Code R156-17b-309

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First-time renewal: The CE requirement is prorated if initial licensure occurred during the renewal cycle; requirements decrease proportionately by license date. Utah Admin. Code R156-17b-309

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Certification alternative (e.g., Board-certified pharmacotherapy specialist): Holding an active PTCB or ExCPT certification fulfills all CE requirements except any required vaccine-related CE. Utah DOPL FAQ

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Pharmacy law / jurisprudence CE: Technicians must complete 1 hour of CE in pharmacy law or ethics each renewal cycle. Utah Admin. Code R156-17b-309

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Immunization practice & CPR: Technicians who administer vaccines must complete 2 hours of immunization‑related CE each cycle. Utah Admin. Code R156-17b-309

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