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Pharmacy Technician
Total cost: $25+
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Registered
Credential Type
No
National Cert Required
No
Formal Program Required
$25+
Total Initial Fees
0 hrs
CE Hours
Annual (expires March 31; renewal period begins February 1)
Renewal Period
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Get the Roadmap — $20You must be at least 16 years old and have a not required (no high school diploma or ged mandate).
Kentucky allows on-the-job training as an alternative to a formal program. You may train under a licensed pharmacist at an approved pharmacy.
Complete criminal background check and fingerprinting. Background check fee: Varies.
Submit your application to the Kentucky Board of Pharmacy. Application fee: $25. Total initial fees: $25+.
Renew your registration every Annual (expires March 31; renewal period begins February 1). Renewal fee: $25.
Regulation Status
VerifiedCredential Type
Registered
Official Title
Registered Pharmacy Technician
State-Regulated Profession
Regulated by the Kentucky 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
from PTCB · $129
ExCPT
from NHA
Certification Deadline
Not required
On-the-Job Training Alternative
OJT accepted as alternative to formal program
Formal Training Program
Program Accreditation
No formal program required; on-the-job training allowed
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| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
Application Fee Registration fee paid to Kentucky Board of Pharmacy | $25 |
Exam Fee (PTCE/ExCPT) PTCE exam fee paid to PTCB (if pursuing voluntary certification); ExCPT exam fee is $125 (paid to NHA) | $129 |
Background Check Fee Fingerprint-based background check with FBI check; fee paid to vendor | Varies |
Total Initial Fees $25 registration fee plus fingerprinting/background check vendor fees; national certification exam fee additional if pursued | $25+ |
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Scope of Practice
VerifiedAllowed Duties
Restricted Duties (Pharmacist Only)
Can Administer Immunizations
Renewal & CE Requirements
Verified0
State CE Hours
20
PTCB Recert Hours
Annual (expires March 31; renewal period begins February 1)
Renewal Period
No State CE Requirement
Renewal Fee
$25
Annual 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
VerifiedAccepts Out-of-State Credentials
PTCB Certification Transfers
Additional Requirements for Transfer
Most states require pharmacy technicians to apply for a new credential in the destination state, even if they hold national certification. Requirements vary by state.
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Kentucky has among the most minimal requirements nationally: no national certification required, no diploma/GED mandate, no state CE, no mandated ratio, and minimum age of just 16. Despite the minimal requirements, an NABP e-Profile is mandatory, technicians must display their certificate at the workplace, and must carry a pocket card. Renewal is annual.
Kentucky has among the most minimal requirements nationally: no national certification, no diploma/GED, no CE, no ratio, and minimum age 16
NABP e-Profile is required for registration
Must display certification at workplace and carry pocket card
Annual renewal (not biennial) with no continuing education requirement
Fingerprint-based background check includes FBI check
Immunization authorization requires ACPE training (2 hours/year), practical injection training, and CPR
Reciprocity available through Licensure Gateway
true – NABP e-Profile ID is required on all Pharmacy Technician applications
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Official Sources
Pharmacy Technician requirements in Kentucky verified against Kentucky Board of Pharmacy, March 2026.
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Kentucky does not require national certification to become a Registered Pharmacy Technician. All licensing is managed through the Kentucky Board of Pharmacy.
Requirements vary by state. Always verify current requirements with your state Board of Pharmacy.