To renew your CPhT Certification, follow these steps:
- Complete 20 hours of Continuing Education (CE)
| Total CEs Required | 20 hours |
| Technician-specific (T-specific) | Requires at least 15 hours |
| Pharmacist-specific (P-specific) | Allows up to 5 hours (optional) |
| Pharmacy Law (03 Topic Designator) | Requires 1* |
| Patient Safety (05 Topic Designator) | Requires 1 |
*Two (2) pharmacy law CE hours are required when applying for reinstatement.
- Visit the CE Directory for a list of ACPE-accredited CEs.
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Verify CE Completion
Ensure all CE activities are completed within your recertification cycle by checking CPE Monitor. -
Log into Your PTCB Account
Access your PTCB Account to begin the renewal process. -
Apply for Recertification
Click Renew.- You can renew beginning 60 days before your certification expiration date.
- The application deadline is 30 days before your certification expiration date. Apply by this deadline to avoid a $25 late fee.
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Pay the Recertification Fee.
Submit the required payment to complete your renewal.
Related Help Center Article:
What happens if I do not apply for recertification by my certification expiration date?