Kansas Pharmacist CE Courses (2026)
To renew your Pharmacist license in Kansas you need to satisfy the Kansas State Board of Pharmacy'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 Kansas requires for Pharmacist renewal
| CE hours required | 30 hours per cycle |
|---|---|
| Renewal cycle | 24 months |
| CE tracking system | CPE Monitor (NABP) |
| Governing body | Kansas State Board of Pharmacy |
Pharmacists must complete 30 hours of ACPE- or Board-approved continuing education each biennial renewal period, completed within the licensed period (e.g., July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2026). As of July 1, 2023, 1 of those 30 hours must be a CE course provided by the Board each cycle (the designated course relates to K-TRACS, the state prescription monitoring program); this counts toward the 30-hour total. ACPE-accredited hours are automatically accepted; non-ACPE/Kansas-approved or other-state-board hours require submitting a completion certificate within 30 days. Certificates should be retained for 5 years. Inactive-status pharmacists require zero CE hours. The Board audits 100% of licensees for CE compliance. No specific separate hour mandates for opioids, immunization, or patient-safety are published as distinct numeric requirements beyond the Board/K-TRACS hour.
Full Pharmacist renewal guide for Kansas (deadlines, fees & CE) →
Kansas Pharmacist CE course providers
- Power-Pak C.E.
Free and low-cost ACPE-accredited pharmacy CPE across clinical and law topics.
- Pharmacist's Letter (TRC Healthcare)
Subscription CPE plus drug-information resources for pharmacists.
- freeCE
Live and home-study ACPE pharmacy CPE, including law and immunization courses.
- CEimpact
ACPE-accredited pharmacy CPE subscriptions and certificate programs.
Kansas Pharmacist CE courses: frequently asked questions
How many CE hours do I need to renew my Pharmacist license in Kansas?
Kansas requires about 30 continuing-education hours per renewal cycle. Pharmacists must complete 30 hours of ACPE- or Board-approved continuing education each biennial renewal period, completed within the licensed period (e.g., July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2026). As of July 1, 2023, 1 of those 30 hours must be a CE course provided by the Board each cycle (the designated course relates to K-TRACS, the state prescription monitoring program); this counts toward the 30-hour total. ACPE-accredited hours are automatically accepted; non-ACPE/Kansas-approved or other-state-board hours require submitting a completion certificate within 30 days. Certificates should be retained for 5 years. Inactive-status pharmacists require zero CE hours. The Board audits 100% of licensees for CE compliance. No specific separate hour mandates for opioids, immunization, or patient-safety are published as distinct numeric requirements beyond the Board/K-TRACS hour.
Do online Pharmacist CE courses count in Kansas?
Online courses generally count when the provider is approved by or recognized by the Kansas State Board of Pharmacy and the completion is reported through CPE Monitor (NABP). Always confirm a course is accepted before you buy it.
Where do I report my Kansas Pharmacist CE?
Kansas uses CPE Monitor (NABP) to track Pharmacist continuing education. Make sure your completions post there before you renew.
Requirement last verified 2026-06-01 from the Kansas State Board of Pharmacy. Always confirm current rules with the board before relying on this.