Rhode Island pharmacy CE courses

Curated courses matched to Rhode Island’s pharmacists renewal mandates — with prices, accreditation, and format. Plain listings, no affiliate markup.

15CE hours every 1 yearBoard-verified 2026-10-06

Renewal: Annual renewal; CE earned between January 1 and December 31 of each calendar year. A license lapses if not renewed by June 30 each year. Pharmacists are exempt from CE in their year of graduation (except the immunization-related §1.11.1(B)(7) item).

Source: Rhode Island Board of Pharmacy

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Mandated topics

Topic	Hours	Frequency	Who
ACPE pharmacy law	1 hour	Each year	All pharmacists
Immunization CE	1 hour	Each year	Immunizing pharmacists

ACPE pharmacy law (1 hour, each year)

Federal Pharmacy Law ReviewFreeCE Broker

FreeCE · 2h · self-paced · ACPE (ACPE-accredited provider; completions report to NABP CPE Monitor)

FreefreeView course →

Note: Federal pharmacy law fundamentals with post-test; FreeCE reports completions to NABP CPE Monitor — have your e-Profile ID ready; free account required.

Pharmacy Law and Ethics UpdateCE Broker

NetCE · 2h · text · ACPE (ACPE-accredited provider; completions report to NABP CPE Monitor)

$15.00View course →

Note: Text-based course with post-test; certificate available immediately after passing; NetCE reports to NABP CPE Monitor.

Immunization CE (1 hour, each year)

You Call the Shots: Immunization Training ModulesFree

CDC · 1h · self-paced · CDC (CDC training modules)

FreefreeView course →

Note: CDC's free immunization training modules — complete the modules matching your practice (storage, administration, schedules); save/print certificates. Confirm your board accepts CDC training for the immunization mandate.

Immunization Update for PharmacistsFree

Pharmacy Times Continuing Education · 1h · self-paced · ACPE (ACPE-accredited provider; completions report to NABP CPE Monitor)

Freefree; account required (free)View course →

Note: Free ACPE activity on current vaccine recommendations and administration best practices; reports to NABP CPE Monitor.

General electives

Fill your remaining hours with these board-accepted courses.

Vaccines Across the Lifespan

APhA · 1h · self-paced · ACPE (ACPE-accredited provider; completions report to NABP CPE Monitor)

$25.00View course →

Note: Covers adult and pediatric immunization schedules and pharmacist administration considerations.

Nonsterile Compounding: USP <795> Overview

APhA · 2h · self-paced · ACPE (ACPE-accredited provider; completions report to NABP CPE Monitor)

$45.00View course →

Note: Covers USP <795> standards for nonsterile compounding facilities and procedures.

Complete renewal bundles

One purchase covering your full 15-hour renewal — usually cheaper than buying courses individually.

NetCE Unlimited Annual Access (Pharmacists)BundleCE Broker

NetCE · 0h · self-paced · ACPE (ACPE-accredited provider; completions report to NABP CPE Monitor)

$39.00per year; unlimited contact hours over 12 monthsView course →

Note: Flat annual fee for NetCE's full pharmacy library, including law, patient safety, and clinical topics; completions report to NABP CPE Monitor. Cheapest per-hour path to a full renewal.

Free options

Accredited free courses. Note: free options rarely cover state-specific mandates — verify each mandate is satisfied.

Federal Pharmacy Law ReviewFreeCE Broker

FreeCE · 2h · self-paced · ACPE (ACPE-accredited provider; completions report to NABP CPE Monitor)

FreefreeView course →

Note: Federal pharmacy law fundamentals with post-test; FreeCE reports completions to NABP CPE Monitor — have your e-Profile ID ready; free account required.

You Call the Shots: Immunization Training ModulesFree

CDC · 1h · self-paced · CDC (CDC training modules)

FreefreeView course →

Immunization Update for PharmacistsFree

Pharmacy Times Continuing Education · 1h · self-paced · ACPE (ACPE-accredited provider; completions report to NABP CPE Monitor)

Freefree; account required (free)View course →

Note: Free ACPE activity on current vaccine recommendations and administration best practices; reports to NABP CPE Monitor.

Women's Health Update for PharmacistsFree

FreeCE · 1h · self-paced · ACPE (ACPE-accredited provider; completions report to NABP CPE Monitor)

FreefreeView course →

Note: Free course on women's health drug therapy topics; reports to NABP CPE Monitor.

Smoking Cessation Counseling for PharmacistsFree

Pharmacy Times Continuing Education · 1h · self-paced · ACPE (ACPE-accredited provider; completions report to NABP CPE Monitor)

Freefree; account required (free)View course →

Note: Free activity on cessation pharmacotherapy and behavioral counseling techniques.

PowerPak Free CE Course LibraryFree

PowerPak · 1h · self-paced · ACPE (ACPE-accredited provider; completions report to NABP CPE Monitor)

Freefree; account required (free)View course →

Note: Rotating catalog of free ACPE-accredited pharmacy courses (typically 1 hour each); all report to NABP CPE Monitor.

Pharmacy Times CE Free ActivitiesFree

Pharmacy Times Continuing Education · 1h · self-paced · ACPE (ACPE-accredited provider; completions report to NABP CPE Monitor)

Freefree; account required (free)View course →

Note: Free accredited activities across clinical and practice topics; completions report to NABP CPE Monitor.

CDC TRAIN Public Health CoursesFree

CDC TRAIN · 1h · self-paced · CDC (CDC training)

Freefree; account required (free)View course →

Note: Free public-health and immunization courses; confirm your board accepts the activity type before counting hours.

Frequently asked questions

How many CE hours do Rhode Island pharmacists need?

Rhode Island pharmacists need 15 CE hours each year.

What are the mandated CE topics for Rhode Island pharmacists renewal?

Each renewal cycle: ACPE pharmacy law (1 hour, Each year); Immunization CE (1 hour, Each year).

How do I report my pharmacy CE?

Most ACPE-accredited providers report completed credits to NABP CPE Monitor automatically. Have your NABP e-Profile ID ready when you take a course, and verify the credits post to your CPE Monitor account afterward.

When is the Rhode Island pharmacists renewal deadline?

Annual renewal; CE earned between January 1 and December 31 of each calendar year. A license lapses if not renewed by June 30 each year. Pharmacists are exempt from CE in their year of graduation (except the immunization-related §1.11.1(B)(7) item).

Disclaimer: CECourse is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any course provider listed on this page. We do not control provider pricing, course availability, content, accreditation status, or board reporting — all of which may change without notice. Course listings are curated for convenience and were last verified on 10-06-2026. Requirements change — always verify current mandates with the Rhode Island Board of Pharmacy. CECourse does not guarantee that any listed course satisfies your specific renewal requirements.

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