Washington Pharmacist CE Requirements
What Washington requires to renew your Pharmacist license, with links to the official source.
Hours required
30
Renewal cycle
Every 2 years
Deadline
Your birthday
Requirements
- Health equity training (each cycle) — 1 hour
- Suicide screening and referral training (one-time, first full cycle only)* — 3 hours
- General CE — 29 hours
* Items marked with an asterisk apply only in certain situations — for example to new licensees, specific roles, or one-time requirements. Check the official source below for which apply to you.
Important Information
Pharmacists in Washington need to complete a total of 30 hours of continuing education every two years, one hour of which is in Health equity training (each cycle), and the rest can be general CE of your choosing. A few additional topics apply only in certain situations — see the asterisked items above.
Your renewal period runs two years and ends on your birthday. Complete all required hours before that date.
Official Source
Requirements often change — always consult the official website to confirm your requirements.
- Source: WAC 246-945-178: (app.leg.wa.gov)
- Source: Pharmacy Professions (doh.wa.gov)
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