If you hold a Rhode Island pharmacist license, the Rhode Island Department of Health requires at least 15 hours (1.5 CEU) of CE annually, at least 5 in a classroom setting. RIDOH is transitioning to a two-year renewal cycle, so confirm your current renewal length with the Department. Below is the full breakdown.
15 hours / year
At least fifteen CE hours annually.
5 classroom hours
At least 5 hours in a classroom (live) setting.
CPA +5 hrs
Collaborative practice agreements require 5 additional hours.
Cycle in transition
RIDOH is moving toward two-year renewals; confirm your cycle.
How many CE hours Rhode Island pharmacists need
Rhode Island requires at least 15 hours of CE annually, including 5 classroom hours.
Mandated subject requirements
- Classroom/live: at least 5 hours.
- Collaborative practice: 5 additional hours for pharmacists in a CPA.
Renewal cycle and deadlines
Rhode Island pharmacist licenses historically renewed annually; the Department is transitioning to a two-year cycle. Confirm your current renewal length and complete your hours accordingly.
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- Classroom / Live CE5 hrs · per year
At least 5 of the 15 annual hours must be completed in a classroom (live) setting.
- Collaborative Practice Agreement5 hrs · per year
Pharmacists with a collaborative practice agreement must complete 5 additional CE hours.
Double-check this one — our sources varied
Sources disagreed on some figures for this state, so treat the numbers above as a researched starting point and verify the specifics with the board before you rely on them.
Rhode Island pharmacists must complete at least 15 hours (1.5 CEU) of CE annually, at least 5 of which must be in a classroom (live) setting. RIDOH is transitioning the licensing cycle to a two-year renewal, so confirm your current renewal length with the Department.
CE requirements change, and Rhode Island is transitioning its renewal cycle length. Confirm current rules with the Rhode Island Department of Health before relying on these figures.
Source: Rhode Island Board of Pharmacy (RIDOH). Board website · Researched as of 2026-06-01 · CME rules change; this is administrative guidance, not legal or CME-accreditation advice.
Rhode Island Pharmacist CE Requirements — Frequently Asked Questions
How many CE hours do Rhode Island pharmacists need?
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At least 15 hours of CE annually, including 5 classroom hours.
How many classroom hours are required in Rhode Island?
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At least 5 of the 15 hours must be in a classroom (live) setting.
Is the Rhode Island renewal cycle changing?
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Yes — RIDOH is transitioning to a two-year renewal cycle, so confirm your current renewal length with the Department.
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