Board Authorized Protocols
201 KAR 2:380 authorizes the Kentucky Board of Pharmacy to review and approve advanced practice protocols for pharmacist use.
Recent updates to 201 KAR 2:380 require pharmacies to submit all fully executed protocols to the newly established protocol registry prior to their use. To submit a protocol to the registry, email the fully executed protocol to pharmacy.board@ky.gov or fax to 502-696-3806.
Note: immunization and naloxone protocols are not authorized under 201 KAR 2:380 and, therefore, do not require submission to the board.
Resourses and/or Education Opportunities for the Current Board-Authorized Protocols:
- Introduction to KY Board-Approved Protocols
- This FREE 1-hour interactive home-study module was designed to equip pharmacists to provide expanded services under a board-authorized protocol. This module reviews available board-authorized protocols currently approved by the Kentucky Board of Pharmacy and addresses implementation and planning considerations when adding a service in a pharmacy. This module will guide the learner through the necessary documentation, education and forms that are required per the protocol regulation. Best practices in creating a business plan and workflow integration will be shared. Finally, the learner will briefly examine differential diagnosis and tips for creating an effective patient encounter. Register here!
- Note: this training was published prior to the changes in 201 KAR 2:380 mentioned above
- Colorectal Cancer Screening Protocol
- Emergency Contraception Training
- Acute Urinary Tract Infection
- Travel Health Therapies - Protocol training (APhA Travel Heath Certificate) done on an interest/occasional basis. Please contact Martika Martin at martika@kphanet.org to be notified of the next available opportunity.
- Allergic Rhinitis Therapies
- Naltrexone-based Therapies for Alcohol Use Disorder or Opioid Use Disorder
Check back later for education and resources for the follow protocols:
- Acute Influenza
- Acute Group A Streptococcal Pharyngitis Infection
- Self-Care Conditions Protocol Over the Counter Dietary Supplement Protocol
- Self-Care Conditions Protocol Diabetes Testing and Injection Supplies
- Anaphylaxis Treatment Protocol for Emergency Epinephrine Injection Devices
- Self-Care Conditions Protocol Diabetes Testing Supplies
- Self-Care Conditions Protocol Over-the-Counter Probiotics
- Tobacco Cessation Protocol
- Tuberculin Skin Testing One-Step Protocol
- Tuberculin Skin Testing Two Step Protocol
For quick access to clinical guidelines, please visit Guideline Central at https://www.guidelinecentral.com/guidelines/.
Visit the Advancing Pharmacy Practice in Kentucky Coalition page to learn of their continued efforts and to access additional continuing education resources.