About Kentucky Pharmacy Tech CE Requirements
Discover the Continuing Education requirements for Pharmacy Tech in the state of Kentucky. Our continuing education platform is tailored to navigate you through the pharmacy tech licensure process and regulations specific to Kentucky. We offer ACPE-Accredited CE Courses that are reported to CPE Monitor to ensure you get the CE credit you deserve.
View Kentucky Course ListRequired CE Hours for License Renewal
No additional continuing education is required by Kentucky outside of that which is required for maintaining national certification.
Live CE Requirement
N/A
Homestudy Hours Allowed
N/A
Due Date
Licenses expire 3/31 every year
Notes
Important Information for Certified Pharmacy Technicians
In Kentucky, pharmacy technicians are not required by the state to complete continuing education (CE) hours to maintain their pharmacy technician license. However, if a technician holds certification through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB), they must still meet the PTCB’s continuing education requirements. The PTCB mandates 20 hours of CE every two years, including at least one hour focused on pharmacy law and one hour on patient safety, to ensure that technicians stay current on industry standards, safety protocols, and evolving pharmacy practices. This requirement helps pharmacy technicians maintain their certification and keep their knowledge and skills up to date, even in states like Kentucky where CE is not mandated by state law. If you haven’t taken your PTCB certification exam or want to know more about their requirements, visit PTCB's website.
Are there recommended CE Courses for Kentucky Pharmacy Technicians to meet PTCB CE requirements?
Patient Safety courses like Medication Errors are great for Kentucky Pharmacy Technicians because they can help them avoid pervasive issues in the Pharmacy field. Pharmacy law is another popular topic that is often a required CE course topic in other states and required by the PTCB. Immunizations can also be a big part of a pharmacy tech’s job, therefore our courses on Immunization can be a benefit. If you are looking for a specialization, we also have a Compounding Certificate Course. View our entire course list for Kentucky Pharmacy Technicians, with breakdowns by category, to find a topic that interests you.
Accreditation
Kentucky State Board of Pharmacy Information
Kentucky State Board of Pharmacy
State Office Building Annex, Suite 300
125 Holmes Street
Frankfort, KY 40601
Message/Email: pharmacy.board@ky.gov
Phone: (502) 564-7910
Fax: (502) 696-3806