Kentucky

Certification is not required in Kentucky, although working as a pharmacy technician in the state is regulated.

Candidates who do have PTCB certification will be assigned greater responsibility and tasks by the supervising pharmacist – improving career prospects and salary expectations.

Registration to the Kentucky State Board of Pharmacy should be done within 30-days upon receiving employment.

Kentucky State Requirements

To register as a pharmacy technician in Kentucky, the State Board has issued their own requirements for candidates to meet. These include:

• Candidates must be 16-years or older.
• Candidates must have earned a high school diploma or GED.
• Candidates are expected to undergo a criminal background check.
• The renewal fee every year for the license is $25.00.
• Non-refundable application fee: $25.00
• Candidates are not required to undergo continuous education.

Kentucky Pharmacy Technician Average Salary: $14.51/hr

Requirements for PTCB Continuous Education

To maintain the pharmacy tech license in Kentucky, candidates must complete CE – or continuous education.

PTCB requires:

• Candidates must have completed at least 20-hours of CE in a 2-year cycle.
• Candidates must have completed at least 1-hour of this training in pharmacy law and regulations, and an additional hour in patient safety.
• PTCB requires that CE must be related to the professional work and practice of a pharmacy technician.
• Candidates must pay the requisite fee of $40.00, which must be paid every 2-years.