Pharmacy Technicians · Kansas · Continuing education
Kansas Pharmacy Technician CE Requirements (2026)
01 In short
- Pharmacy Technician: 20 hours every 2 years; renewal by October 31.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
Kansas Pharmacy Technician CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 20hours
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- Oct 31
- Reporting
- Other
- Renewal deadline
- By October 31
- Accepted credit
- ACPE-approved courses, Kansas Board-approved courses and courses approved by other state boards of pharmacy; pharmacist or technician CE both count, CE used for national certification renewal also counts
- Renewal fee
- $20
- Carryover
- Not allowed.
- Audits & records
- The Board audits 100% of technicians. Certificates for courses not in CPE Monitor must be sent to the Board within 30 days of completion; keep records for five years.
- Renew online
- www.pharmacy.ks.gov ↗
Alternatives & exemptions. No CE waiver and no inactive status for technicians.
Good to know. Registration renews every two years and expires Oct 31; hours must be earned within the registration period (e.g. Nov 1, 2024 - Oct 31, 2026). CPE Monitor hours are reported automatically. 1 CEU = 10 CE hours.
Source: www.pharmacy.ks.gov · checked Oct 28, 2026
04 Questions
Which CE courses count for pharmacy technicians in Kansas?
ACPE-approved courses, Kansas Board-approved courses and courses approved by other state boards of pharmacy; pharmacist or technician CE both count, CE used for national certification renewal also counts.
How many CE hours do pharmacy technicians need in Kansas?
20 hours every 2 years.
How do I verify a pharmacy technician license in Kansas?
Use the license lookup of the Kansas State Board of Pharmacy (pharmacy.ks.gov); the board's own record is the primary source. CE status itself is checked by the board at renewal.
When is the renewal deadline for pharmacy technicians in Kansas?
Licenses renew by October 31 (2 years cycle).