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North Dakota Board of Pharmacy |
CE Requirements

Last Updated: August 22, 2024

License Deadline: 2/28/2025

15 Hours

  • 15 General

License Deadline: 2/28/2025

10 Hours

  • 10 General

45 Hours

  • 23 Hours Live
  • 19 Hours General
  • 3 Hours Medication Errors
  • No carry-over credit is allowed

45 Hours

  • 23 Hours Live
  • 19 Hours General
  • 3 Hours Medication Errors
  • No carry-over credit is allowed

45 Hours

  • 23 Hours Live
  • 19 Hours General
  • 3 Hours Medication Errors
  • No carry-over credit is allowed

North Dakota Board of Pharmacy

North Dakota CE Requirements For Pharmacists

North Dakota Board of Pharmacy licensees must renew their licenses biennially to maintain the right to practice. Renewal applications are due by February 28. The annual license renewal fee for an active in-state pharmacist is $100.

The North Dakota Board of Pharmacy requires 15 continuing education (CE) hours to be completed every year prior to the renewal date of February 28. These hours may be completed in a home or live setting.

Annual Continuing Education Requirements

Total Hours

15

 

Additional CE Requirements

If the pharmacist is authorized to dispense naloxone, 1 hour of CE is required pertaining to the use of naloxone. This is a one-time only requirement.

Section 61-03-04-02: Requirements for continuing pharmaceutical education

  1. Each pharmacist shall complete at least fifteen hours (1.5 c.e.u.) of approved continuing pharmaceutical education every year as a condition of renewal of a certificate of licensure as a pharmacist in the state of North Dakota.
  2. There may be no carryover or extension of continuing education units with the exception that continuing education units obtained twelve months prior to the beginning of each annual reporting period which begins March first of each year and ends the last day of February, may be used in the current annual reporting period or the previous reporting period. However, they may not be counted as credit in both reporting periods. The failure to obtain the required fifteen hours of continuing education by the renewal date may result in a suspension for the minimum of thirty days or a maximum of the period ending the date the continuing education is completed. 
  3. Pharmacists shall maintain their own records on forms supplied by the board. The records shall be maintained for a two-year period. 
  4. The requirements of this section do not apply to a pharmacist applying for a first renewal of a certificate of licensure. 
  5. A pharmacist holding a certificate of licensure from the board may make application to the board for a waiver of compliance with the continuing pharmaceutical education requirements and may be granted an exemption by the board. No pharmacist holding such an exemption may practice pharmacy in North Dakota until reinstated by the board after completing fifteen hours of continuing pharmaceutical education (one and one-half c.e.u.) during the year before reinstatement. 
  6. Upon request of the board, proof of compliance must be furnished to the board. 

Effective April 1, 1986; amended effective January 1, 2005; January 1, 2010; October 1, 2019. General Authority: NDCC 28-32-02, 43-15-10(12)(14), 43-15-25.1 Law Implemented: NDCC 28-32-03, 43-15-10(12)(14), 43-15-25.1 

 

We cannot guarantee this is the most up-to-date version of this code section. Please refer to the North Dakota Code for the most accurate information.

The North Dakota State Board of Pharmacy does allow for licensure by reciprocity for pharmacists if licensed in another state/territory. The applicant must: 

The North Dakota State Board of Pharmacy requires a minimum of 15 continuing education hours every year. The CE requirement must be fulfilled by the renewal date of February 28.

A pharmacist license may be obtained through examination or reciprocity. To obtain licensure via examination, the applicant must:
  • Provide proof of 1500 internship hours in pharmacy practice
  • Apply for eligibility, register, and pass the NAPLEX and North Dakota MPJE via the NABP website

In North Dakota, there is no requirement for live continuing education (CE) hours to renew a pharmacist license, but actively participating in them can offer significant advantages. Choosing to participate in live online CE sessions provides access to diverse educational opportunities specifically designed to promote professional growth.

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North Dakota CE Requirements For Pharmacy Technicians

North Dakota-licensed pharmacy technicians must renew their licenses biennially to maintain the right to practice. Renewal applications are due by February 28 with a renewal fee of $35.   Additionally, pharmacy technicians will be required to maintain national certification through a program such as the PTCB. CPhT Certificants must complete 20 CE hours every 2 years to renew. Applicants must complete and submit their application by the appropriate deadline, which corresponds to the initial day of the certification expiration month.

The North Dakota State Board of Pharmacy requires a minimum of 10 continuing education hours every year. The CE requirement must be fulfilled by the renewal date of February 28. Additionally, technicians will be expected to keep up their national certification from PTCB. This requires 20 CE hours every 2 years to renew.

North Dakota Annual Continuing Education Requirements

Total Hours10

 

PTCB Biennial Continuing Education Requirements 

Total Hours20
General 18
Pharmacy Law1
Patient Safety1

*A maximum of 5 CE hours are allowed to be pharmacist-specific.

To become a registered pharmacy technician, the applicant must: 

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