A Simple, Stress-Free Guide to License Renewal
If you are a pharmacy technician in Florida, continuing education is required to keep your registration active. Understanding the Florida pharmacy technician CE requirements for 2026 will help you avoid renewal delays and stay compliant with the Florida Board of Pharmacy.
This guide explains how many CE hours you need, which topics are required, and how freeCE can help you complete them.
Florida Pharmacy Technician License Renewal Deadline
Florida pharmacy technician registrations renew every two years. Licenses expire on December 31 of even-numbered years.
For the 2024–2026 renewal cycle, all continuing education must be completed by December 31, 2026.
Missing the deadline may result in an inactive license or additional fees, so planning ahead is important.
How Many CE Hours Are Required in Florida?
Most registered pharmacy technicians in Florida must complete:
- 20 total continuing education hours
- Earned within the 24 months before renewal
Required CE Topics
Out of the 20 total hours:
- 2 hours must be in medication errors
- 18 hours may be general pharmacy technician CE
Only Board-approved or ACPE-accredited courses count toward renewal.
First-Time Renewal CE Requirements
If this is your first license renewal, your CE requirement may be lower.
First Renewal Less Than 12 Months After Registration
- 3 total CE hours
- 2 hours medication errors
- 1 hour HIV/AIDS education
First Renewal 12 Months or More After Registration
- 12 total CE hours
- 2 hours medication errors
- 1 hour HIV/AIDS education
- 9 general CE hours
These reduced requirements apply only to your first renewal cycle.
Are Live CE Hours Required in Florida?
No. Florida no longer requires pharmacy technicians to complete live CE hours.
All CE hours may be completed through:
- Online live courses
- Self-paced on-demand learning
As long as the course is approved, the format is flexible.
CE Reporting in Florida
Florida uses CE Broker as its official CE tracking system.
- CE providers report completed credits directly to CE Broker
- Pharmacy technicians should regularly check their CE Broker account
- Keep copies of certificates in case of audit
Choosing the Right CE Provider
To ensure your credits count, your CE must be:
- Approved by the Florida Board of Pharmacy, or
- Accredited by ACPE
Taking unapproved courses can delay renewal even if you complete the hours.
Complete Your Florida CE with freeCE
freeCE offers Florida-approved pharmacy technician CE designed to meet state requirements clearly and efficiently.
freeCE Silver Membership
Best for technicians who want affordable access to essential CE.
- Access to ACPE-accredited pharmacy technician courses
- Medication error CE that meets Florida requirements
- Flexible, self-paced learning
freeCE Gold Membership
Ideal for technicians who want expanded access and maximum flexibility.
- Larger course library
- Easier way to complete all 20 required hours
- One membership that supports long-term compliance
Required Medication Errors CE
Florida requires 2 hours of medication errors CE every renewal cycle.
freeCE offers medication error courses designed specifically to meet this requirement.
Florida Medication Errors Live CE
Florida Pharmacy Technician CE Checklist for 2026
Before renewing, confirm that you have:
- Completed 20 total CE hours
- Included 2 hours of medication errors
- Met first-renewal rules if applicable
- Verified credits are posted in CE Broker
- Finished all CE by December 31, 2026
Plan Early and Renew with Confidence
Staying ahead of your CE requirements helps prevent last-minute stress and renewal problems. Choosing a trusted provider makes the process easier and more reliable.
freeCE’s Silver and Gold memberships offer Florida pharmacy technicians a simple way to complete required CE on their own schedule with confidence.
Sources
Florida Board of Pharmacy
https://www.floridaspharmacy.gov
CE Broker Florida Reporting FAQs
https://secure.cebroker.com/public/pb_faqs_dtl.aspx?faq=fl_rpt_faq
freeCE Florida Pharmacy Technician CE Requirements
https://www.freece.com/pharmacy-ce-requirements/florida/
Florida Administrative Code, Chapter 64B16
