Surgical Technologist / Kentucky
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Kentucky Surgical Technologist License Requirements

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Official regulator records behind the requirements, fees, and renewal cycle for this license.

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Assists in surgical operations under the supervision of surgeons.

What the Kentucky data shows for Surgical Technologists

Kentucky sets the entry bar for surgical technologists at 1,000 training hours and a passing score on a state-approved exam. A background check is a standard part of the process. The credential is administered under Kentucky's licensing regime, which classifies the training track as "Certificate/Degree".

The initial price tag is $100 every 2 years. Kentucky doesn't require continuing education for this license, so upkeep costs stay confined to the renewal fee itself.

There's no published reciprocity list here - Kentucky reviews out-of-state credentials individually.

Licensing Ease Score

D
Licensing Ease Score
47/100
Surgical Technologist · Kentucky

A higher score means this specific license is LESS burdensome to obtain and maintain here than the national requirement corpus, based on education hours, fees, continuing education, and experience requirements, not an overall judgment of the profession or the state.

Education & Training D
1,000 hours
Documented education/training hours required
Initial Fee C-
$100
One-time application/license fee
Renewal Burden N/A
N/A
Renewal fee annualized over the renewal cycle
Continuing Education N/A
N/A
Continuing-education hours annualized over the renewal cycle
Experience Required N/A
N/A
Supervised work experience required before licensure

Licensing Requirements in Kentucky

Education / Training Hours
Certificate/Degree
1,000 hours
Exam Requirement
Required
Initial License Fee
$100
Renewal Fee
N/A
Renewal Cycle
Every 2 years
Continuing Education
Not required
Criminal History Check
Required

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Data sources: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice, state licensing boards. Verify current requirements with Kentucky licensing authorities before making career decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Surgical Technologist in Kentucky? ▼
Kentucky requires 1000 education/training hours, passing an exam, and an initial fee of $100. A criminal background check is also required.
How do I get certified as a Surgical Technologist in Kentucky? ▼
Certification as a surgical technologist in Kentucky means clearing the state's checklist: 1000 hours of education, and a passing exam score. The Kentucky licensing board can confirm the current details.
Can I transfer my Surgical Technologist license to Kentucky from another state? ▼
Kentucky evaluates out-of-state surgical technologist licenses on a case-by-case basis. Many professions are covered by interstate licensing compacts that facilitate portability. Contact the Kentucky licensing board for specific reciprocity details.
Does Kentucky require a background check for Surgical Technologist licensing? ▼
Kentucky does require a background check before issuing a surgical technologist license. What counts as disqualifying, and how it's reviewed, is up to the state licensing board.

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Surgical Technologist in Kentucky is one requirement row in a surgical technologist-wide, 50-state comparison.

Requirements shown are compiled from NCSL and Institute for Justice research; verify current rules with the Kentucky licensing board before making career decisions.

Source: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice License to Work (3rd Ed.), state licensing board websites

According to the National Conference of State Legislatures and the Institute for Justice, the PlainCredential comparison corpus (current as of May 15, 2026) maps 4,947 state licensing requirement records; see the methodology.

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