--- title: "Alabama Pharmacy Tech CE (2026-2027) | Alabama Pharm Tech" description: "Plain-language guide to Alabama pharmacy technician CE: 6 hours per two-year cycle, 2 live hours, deadline December 31, 2027, $60 renewal fee." lang: en json-ld: | [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "FAQPage", "mainEntity": [ { "@type": "Question", "name": "How many CE hours do Alabama pharmacy technicians need?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Alabama pharmacy technicians must complete 6 hours of continuing education during each two-year renewal cycle, and at least 2 of those hours must be live." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What counts as live CE in Alabama?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Live means real time attendance, either in person or in a live virtual session. 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Your registration expires December 31 of odd-numbered years, so the current cycle ends December 31, 2027. This page explains what counts, what does not, and how to avoid the year-end scramble. Last reviewed June 2026 by Tyler Dalton, PharmD. ## At a glance Total CE hours per cycle 6 hours Live hours required At least 2 (in person or live virtual, not pre-recorded) Accreditation ACPE-accredited or pre-approved by the Alabama Board of Pharmacy CE deadline December 31, 2027 Renewal window October 1 through December 31, 2027 Renewal fee $60 Late penalty $20 per lapsed year ### What counts as live CE Live means real time attendance. You must be present, either in person or in a live virtual session where the instructor is teaching at that moment. A recorded webinar does not count toward the 2 live hours, even if it was originally broadcast live. When you sign up for a session, look for the words "live" and a specific date and time on the certificate. ### What if I was just registered - **Registered in 2026:** You owe 3 hours of CE with at least 1 live hour for the 2027 renewal. - **Registered during 2027:** You owe no CE for the first renewal. Your full 6-hour requirement starts the next cycle. ### What happens if you miss the deadline Your registration lapses. You cannot legally work as a pharmacy technician in Alabama until it is reinstated. To reinstate you pay the $60 renewal fee plus a $20 penalty for every lapsed year. Employers cannot schedule a tech whose registration is not active, so a missed deadline usually means missed paychecks too. ### Where to find approved CE - Look for ACPE accredited providers. ACPE accreditation is accepted statewide. - Keep your certificates for at least three years in case the Board audits your file. - Both pharmacy technicians and pharmacists must document their hours. Save PDFs to a folder you can find quickly. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### How many CE hours do Alabama pharmacy technicians need? Alabama pharmacy technicians must complete 6 hours of continuing education during each two-year renewal cycle, and at least 2 of those hours must be live. ### What counts as live CE in Alabama? Live means real time attendance, either in person or in a live virtual session. A recorded webinar does not count toward the 2 live hours. ### When does the current renewal cycle end? Your registration expires December 31 of odd-numbered years, so the current cycle ends December 31, 2027. The renewal window opens October 1, 2027. ### What if I was just registered with ALBOP? If you registered in 2026, you need 3 hours with at least 1 live hour for the 2027 renewal. If you registered during 2027, you do not owe CE for the first renewal. ### What happens if I miss the CE deadline? Your registration lapses and you cannot work as a pharmacy technician until it is reinstated. Reinstatement costs the $60 renewal fee plus a $20 late penalty per lapsed year. ### Where do I find approved CE? Look for ACPE accredited providers or CE pre-approved by the Alabama Board of Pharmacy. Keep your certificates for at least three years. Both pharmacy technicians and pharmacists must document their hours. ### We are building live CE for Alabama techs The 2 live hours are the hardest part of the requirement to source. Alabama Pharm Tech is developing live, Alabama-specific CE sessions for the 2027 renewal cycle, taught by Tyler Dalton, PharmD. Leave your email and we will tell you when the schedule opens. First name Email Notify me when CE opens ### New tech who still needs the required training? CE is for renewals. If you registered with ALBOP within the last six months, your first requirement is an approved training program. 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