{"id":49294,"date":"2022-02-24T09:30:16","date_gmt":"2022-02-24T14:30:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/?p=49294"},"modified":"2026-03-26T21:30:05","modified_gmt":"2026-03-27T01:30:05","slug":"free-ce","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/free-ce\/","title":{"rendered":"How to find continuing education for pharmacists"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your pharmacy education isn\u2019t over once you\u2019re licensed and working in a pharmacy. States require that <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/students-guide-to-choosing-a-career-as-a-pharmacist-or-pharmacy-technician\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">pharmacists and pharmacy technicians<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> complete a certain number of continuing education (CE) hours to maintain their licenses. Completing CE requirements can be a way for pharmacy professionals to expand their knowledge in pharmacy practice, network with other healthcare professionals, and advance their careers.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are many ways to go about completing your CE credits. Continue reading to learn more about continuing education requirements, ways to satisfy them to renew your license, and resources for affordable or free CE programs.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"why-do-pharmacists-need-continuing-education-ce\">Why do pharmacists need continuing education (CE)?<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Completing CE requirements ensures that pharmacists and pharmacy technicians stay up to date on pharmacy laws, treatment options, and other important matters. CE credit hours also provide pharmacists and pharmacy technicians a way to refresh their knowledge and sharpen their skills in different areas of pharmacy.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Depending on your interests, you might choose to complete a specific CE class. For example, you might be concerned with patients asking about taking herbal or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/talk-to-patients-about-supplements\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">dietary supplements<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. You might choose to take a CE class to refresh your memory on the safety of vitamins and possible drug interactions.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Completing CE requirements ultimately benefits patients and improves patient care. Pharmacy technicians can learn about new pharmacy laws and regulations enacted to keep patients safe. Pharmacists might learn about new dosing recommendations or new patient safety data regarding <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/explain-side-effects\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">medication side effects<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-counts-as-pharmacy-continuing-education\">What counts as pharmacy continuing education?<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some states require specific CE credits. For example, some states require a certain number of CE hours focused on medication errors, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/prescription-drug-abuse\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">pain management<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, or HIV\/AIDS. Many states also require that a certain number of CE credits are live, meaning they are completed in person. Live webinars are generally accepted as live CE credits, but make sure to check with your state\u2019s requirements.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What counts as pharmacy CE credits can vary depending on the state you work in. In general, the following count as CE credits:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Classes or courses approved by the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.acpe-accredit.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE)<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Events or conferences hosted by state or national pharmacy associations<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pharmacy webinars or online courses that are ACPE-approved<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some CE classes will not count toward fulfilling your CE requirements. These include:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CE credits required as part of disciplinary action (these need to be completed in addition to regular CE renewal credits)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Classes or courses not approved by the ACPE (these may be accepted by some state boards)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A certain number of CE credit hours need to be completed every renewal period. Pharmacists usually need to complete 30 CE credit hours every two years, while pharmacy technicians usually need to complete 20 hours every two years. The renewal period and required amount of CE credit hours can vary <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medscape.org\/public\/pharmcestaterequirements\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">depending on the state where you\u2019re licensed<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check with your state\u2019s board of pharmacy to make sure you\u2019re completing the right number of CE credit hours. You should also check with them for additional requirements and specifications on what CE credits are acceptable.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-to-find-free-ce-or-discounts\">How to find free CE or discounts<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Luckily, earning CE credits is more flexible now than ever before, and there are many sources available to help you complete your CE credits. You may also be able to take advantage of free courses or discounted programs to get all of your CE credits from one platform.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"1-find-established-ce-programs\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Find established CE programs\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Different organizations provide ACPE-approved CE activities, including live webinars and at-home study activities. Some provide free opportunities to complete CE credit hours; however, they may only provide a limited number of free pharmacy CE activities. In some cases, they may provide unlimited online CE activities with an annual membership purchase.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Established pharmacy CE credit providers include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freece.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FreeCE<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pharmacytimes.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pharmacy Times<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pharmacist.therapeuticresearch.com\/Home\/PL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pharmacist\u2019s Letter<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.powerpak.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PowerPak<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 id=\"2-join-national-and-state-pharmacy-associations\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Join national and state pharmacy associations<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pharmacist.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">American Pharmacists Association (APhA)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and its partners offer access to various CE programs. You can complete CE credits on different topics, such as improving clinical services, and immunizations.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ashp.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is one of the largest accredited providers of pharmacy continuing education for both pharmacists and pharmacy technicians. They offer a number of CE credit opportunities and other benefits, especially with a membership.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">States often have their own pharmacy associations that may provide CE credit activities. Both state and national pharmacy associations also provide CE credit hours through conferences and live events.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"3-join-specialized-pharmacy-organizations\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. Join specialized pharmacy organizations<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are opportunities to complete CE requirements through specialty organizations for pharmacy professionals who are working in specialty areas like cardiology, infectious diseases, or ambulatory care. The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.accp.com\/index.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">American College of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> offers programs and activities for specialty pharmacists to recertify through completing CE credits. Other organizations, like the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sidp.org\/SIDPEC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Society of Infectious Diseases Pharmacists (SIDP)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, offer specialty activities to earn CE credits.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"4-complete-ce-credit-hours-from-other-associations\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. Complete CE credit hours from other associations<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Different medical associations, such as the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/professional.heart.org\/en\/education\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">American Heart Association (AHA)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/professional.diabetes.org\/continuing-education\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">American Diabetes Association (ADA)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, offer specific CE credit opportunities. These associations often host live events, conferences, and online education courses to earn CE credits. Some states accept CE credits from programs or associations in medicine, dentistry, or nursing. Check with your state\u2019s requirements to find out what is accepted.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"5-join-pharmacy-technician-associations\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5. Join pharmacy technician associations\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/what-does-a-pharmacy-technician-do\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pharmacy technicians<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> who are certified through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) can find their CE requirements on the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ptcb.org\/continuing-education\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PTCB website<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Pharmacy technicians can also use the PTCB CE directory to find free pharmacy tech CE programs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pharmacy technicians who are certified through the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) can find CE resources on the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhanow.com\/certification\/Before-After-Certification\/continuing-education\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NHA website<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The NHA offers CE courses and other resources through their CE library.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"6-check-with-your-employer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6. Check with your employer<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In many cases, the best way to complete CE credits is through your employer. In order to comply with regulations and keep you as an employee, employers will often offer their own ACPE-approved courses, pay for your learning, or reimburse your expenses to complete CE credit hours. Your employer may also pay for you to attend certain conferences that can count as CE credits.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-to-claim-pharmacy-ce-credits\">How to claim pharmacy CE credits<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CE credits need to be claimed through the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/nabp.pharmacy\/resources\/educational-programs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> within 60 days of completing the activity. You should submit the claim as soon as possible after completing the activity to ensure it is processed and you receive credit. CE credits are good for your current renewal period.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You should receive an NABP e-Profile ID after signing up for an account on the NABP website. You can then track your CE credits through the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/nabp.pharmacy\/programs\/cpe-monitor\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">continuing pharmacy education (CPE) monitor<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, an electronic system for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians to track their credits and monitor their progress.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you complete your CE credits through a CE provider or broker, your CE credits are usually processed and reported to the CPE monitor automatically. You should check with the CE provider to see how they process your credits. In general, it could take up to 60 days for the provider to report your CE activity.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"take-advantage-of-ce-opportunities\">Take advantage of CE opportunities<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pharmacy CE credit opportunities are abundant. You should take advantage of CE activities to learn about new developments in pharmacy or other areas that interest you. You can also go to pharmacy events and conferences to boost your professional development, complete live CE credit hours, and network with other pharmacy professionals. That way you\u2019re getting the most out of your CE credits. <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Your pharmacy education isn\u2019t over once you\u2019re licensed and working in a pharmacy. States require that pharmacists and pharmacy technicians complete a certain number of continuing education (CE) hours to maintain their licenses. 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