Washington Pharmacist CE Courses (2026)

To renew your Pharmacist license in Washington you need to satisfy the Washington State Department of Health, Pharmacy Quality Assurance Commission's continuing education (CE) requirement — about 30 hours per 2-year cycle. Below is what the board requires and a comparison of course providers that offer qualifying CE. This is an unofficial guide — confirm any course is board-approved before you buy.

What Washington requires for Pharmacist renewal

CE hours required30 hours per cycle
Renewal cycle24 months
CE tracking systemCommission-designated CPE tracking program (NABP CPE Monitor not named in WAC 246-945-178; could not confirm specific program name)
Governing bodyWashington State Department of Health, Pharmacy Quality Assurance Commission

Pharmacists must complete 30 hours of continuing pharmacy education (CPE) each two-year renewal cycle. Except for the one-time suicide training and the health equity requirement, all CE must be from an ACPE-accredited provider. Additional required topics: a one-time training in suicide screening and referral (at least 3 hours, from the department's approved list) completed by the end of the first full renewal cycle after initial licensure, and at least 1 hour of health equity training (per WAC 246-12-830) each renewal cycle. CE hours cannot be carried over to the next cycle. No general pharmacy-law/jurisprudence, controlled-substance/opioid, immunization, or live-CE hour minimum is specified in WAC 246-945-178 for routine renewal.

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Washington Pharmacist CE course providers

Heads-up: These are independent, third-party CE providers — we are not affiliated with them and don't guarantee approval. Always confirm a course is accepted by the Washington State Department of Health, Pharmacy Quality Assurance Commission before purchasing.

Washington Pharmacist CE courses: frequently asked questions

How many CE hours do I need to renew my Pharmacist license in Washington?

Washington requires about 30 continuing-education hours per renewal cycle. Pharmacists must complete 30 hours of continuing pharmacy education (CPE) each two-year renewal cycle. Except for the one-time suicide training and the health equity requirement, all CE must be from an ACPE-accredited provider. Additional required topics: a one-time training in suicide screening and referral (at least 3 hours, from the department's approved list) completed by the end of the first full renewal cycle after initial licensure, and at least 1 hour of health equity training (per WAC 246-12-830) each renewal cycle. CE hours cannot be carried over to the next cycle. No general pharmacy-law/jurisprudence, controlled-substance/opioid, immunization, or live-CE hour minimum is specified in WAC 246-945-178 for routine renewal.

Do online Pharmacist CE courses count in Washington?

Online courses generally count when the provider is approved by or recognized by the Washington State Department of Health, Pharmacy Quality Assurance Commission and the completion is reported through Commission-designated CPE tracking program (NABP CPE Monitor not named in WAC 246-945-178; could not confirm specific program name). Always confirm a course is accepted before you buy it.

Where do I report my Washington Pharmacist CE?

Washington uses Commission-designated CPE tracking program (NABP CPE Monitor not named in WAC 246-945-178; could not confirm specific program name) to track Pharmacist continuing education. Make sure your completions post there before you renew.

Requirement last verified 2026-06-01 from the Washington State Department of Health, Pharmacy Quality Assurance Commission. Always confirm current rules with the board before relying on this.

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