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Pharmacy Technician
Total cost: $206
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Registered
Credential Type
Yes
National Cert Required
No
Formal Program Required
$206
Total Initial Fees
20 hrs
CE Hours
Biennial (expires October 31)
Renewal Period
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Kansas allows on-the-job training as an alternative to a formal program. You may train under a licensed pharmacist at an approved pharmacy.
Pass a national pharmacy technician certification exam. Kansas accepts: PTCE (PTCB) or ExCPT (NHA). Must pass PTCE or ExCPT BEFORE first renewal (for registrants after July 2017). Exam fee: $129.
Complete criminal background check and fingerprinting. Background check fee: $57.
Submit your application to the Kansas Board of Pharmacy. Application fee: $77. Registration fee: $20. Total initial fees: $206.
Renew your registration every Biennial (expires October 31). 20 CE hours required per renewal cycle. Renewal fee: $20.
Regulation Status
VerifiedCredential Type
Registered
Official Title
Registered Pharmacy Technician
State-Regulated Profession
Regulated by the Kansas Board of Pharmacy
Minimum Age
Education Level
Background Check
Fingerprinting
Drug Screening
Immunization Requirements
Pharmacist supervision required
YesTechnician-to-Pharmacist Ratio
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National Certification Required
Accepted Certification Exams
PTCE (PTCB)
ExCPT (NHA)
Certification Deadline
Must pass PTCE or ExCPT BEFORE first renewal (for registrants after July 2017)
On-the-Job Training Alternative
OJT accepted as alternative to formal program
Formal Training Program
Program Accreditation
No formal program required; must pass 20-minute Board exam within 30 days of registration (75% passing score)
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PTCE (PTCB)
Format
Computer-based, multiple choice
How long should you study? Most candidates study 2–4 weeks before taking the PTCE (PTCB).
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| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
Application Fee $20 registration fee + $57 fingerprint-based background check fee included | $77 |
Registration Fee Included in the $77 application total | $20 |
Exam Fee (PTCE/ExCPT) PTCE exam fee paid to PTCB; ExCPT exam fee is $125 (paid to NHA) | $129 |
Background Check Fee Fingerprint-based background check fee included in $77 application total | $57 |
Total Initial Fees $77 application (includes $20 registration + $57 background) + $129 PTCE exam fee | $206 |
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Scope of Practice
VerifiedAllowed Duties
Restricted Duties (Pharmacist Only)
Can Administer Immunizations
Renewal & CE Requirements
Verified20
State CE Hours
20
PTCB Recert Hours
Biennial (expires October 31)
Renewal Period
Continuing Education Required
Renewal Fee
$20
Biennial renewal fee
Regulatory Board
PTCB recertification requires 20 CE hours per 2-year cycle, including 1 hour of pharmacy law and 1 hour of patient safety. State CE requirements may overlap with PTCB requirements.
Out-of-State Reciprocity
VerifiedDoes Not Accept Out-of-State Credentials
PTCB Certification Does Not Transfer
Additional Requirements for Transfer
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Kansas requires a 20-minute Board exam within 30 days of registration (75% passing). The tiered ratio system allows 4:1 for certified technicians but only 2:1 for uncertified. No reciprocity is offered. National certification must be obtained before first renewal for post-July 2017 registrants.
New registrants must pass a 20-minute Board exam within 30 days of registration with a 75% passing score
National certification (PTCE or ExCPT) must be obtained before first renewal for registrants after July 2017
Tiered technician-to-pharmacist ratio: 4:1 for certified technicians, 2:1 for uncertified technicians
Kansas does not offer reciprocity for pharmacy technicians
Flu vaccines may be administered to persons 6+ and other vaccines to persons 12+ with approved training and CPR
Fingerprint-based background check fee ($57) is included in the $77 application fee
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Official Sources
Pharmacy Technician requirements in Kansas verified against Kansas Board of Pharmacy, March 2026.
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Kansas requires national certification (PTCE or ExCPT) to become a Registered Pharmacy Technician. All licensing is managed through the Kansas Board of Pharmacy.
Requirements vary by state. Always verify current requirements with your state Board of Pharmacy.