Tech. from one state working in another state?

[Pharm2love]

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I am a pharm tech in Virginia, and I'll move to Kentucky. Can I work as a tech in KY right away? or I will have to pass the KY tech exam? Thanks

 

[Snipy]

As long as you pass the ptce national exam you are certified nationally. Therefore the only thing you have to do is research whether or not the state requires you to register under their board of pharmacy in order to begin working.

I know in California you have to be a registered Ca tech in order to work.

 

[phathead]

I regularly work between three states, depending on the time of year, but only one requires registration.

 

[Passion4Sci]

I am a pharm tech in Virginia, and I'll move to Kentucky. Can I work as a tech in KY right away? or I will have to pass the KY tech exam? Thanks

You'll need to register for employment as a tech in KY:

http://pharmacy.ky.gov/professional/tech.htm

HTH

 

[Pharm2love]

Oh thanks guys. Pretty helpful line from the url, "If you are currently registered with the Kentucky Board of Pharmacy as a Pharmacist Intern, there is no need for you to be registered as a pharmacy technician."

 

[Passion4Sci]

Oh thanks guys. Pretty helpful line from the url, "If you are currently registered with the Kentucky Board of Pharmacy as a Pharmacist Intern, there is no need for you to be registered as a pharmacy technician."

Yeah, it says something similar on the CA site, to the effect of the intern license superceding the technician license.