Continuing Education

BCBA CE Requirements in Alabama

This page summarizes the current CE requirements for the BCBA (national) / Alabama Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA) license in Alabama — renewal model, mandated topics, live/interactive rules, and home-study limits — with links to the official regulator.

32CE hours / cycle

2 yrrenewal cycle

0 hlive / interactive required

4 hethics required

Full Alabama BCBA requirements

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BCBA

BCBA (national) / Alabama Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA)

32hours / 2-year renewal cycle

No live / interactive hours required — all hours may be self-study

Mandated topics

Ethics — 4 h
Supervision — 3 honly for those who supervise; increases to 4 CEUs for recertification dates on/after January 1, 2027

Home study: No state cap. Recorded/self-paced BACB ACE learning CEUs are broadly allowed. Alabama LBA renewal requires only proof of active BACB certification, so no state format restriction applies.

Board notes: Alabama licenses behavior analysts (LBA) through the Alabama Behavior Analyst Licensure Board (Alabama Department of Mental Health, Admin Code Chapter 580-5-30B), but renewal requires only continued BACB certification with no separate state CE, so CE equals the BACB standard: 32 CEUs per 2-year cycle, including a minimum of 4 ethics CEUs and 3 supervision CEUs for those who supervise. There is NO DEI/cultural-responsiveness CEU requirement - the BACB withdrew the planned requirement in March 2025. Upcoming BACB changes: supervision CEUs rise from 3 to 4 for recertification dates on/after January 1, 2027, and (effective July 1, 2026) asynchronous CE events must include knowledge-check questions to grant CEUs.

bacb.com ↗mh.alabama.gov ↗admincode.legislature.state.al.us ↗

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Frequently asked questions

How many CE hours does a BCBA need in Alabama?

A BCBA must complete 32 CE / continuing-education hours every 2 years in Alabama. That total includes 4 hours of ethics.

Are there required CE topics for BCBA in Alabama?

Yes. Alabama requires the following CE topics for BCBA: Ethics (4 h); Supervision (3 h).

Can BCBA CE be completed online in Alabama?

Generally yes — Alabama does not require live or interactive hours for BCBA, so approved online / home-study CE can typically satisfy the requirement. Home-study note: No state cap. Recorded/self-paced BACB ACE learning CEUs are broadly allowed. Alabama LBA renewal requires only proof of active BACB certification, so no state format restriction applies..

What else should BCBA renewals know in Alabama?

Alabama licenses behavior analysts (LBA) through the Alabama Behavior Analyst Licensure Board (Alabama Department of Mental Health, Admin Code Chapter 580-5-30B), but renewal requires only continued BACB certification with no separate state CE, so CE equals the BACB standard: 32 CEUs per 2-year cycle, including a minimum of 4 ethics CEUs and 3 supervision CEUs for those who supervise. There is NO DEI/cultural-responsiveness CEU requirement - the BACB withdrew the planned requirement in March 2025. Upcoming BACB changes: supervision CEUs rise from 3 to 4 for recertification dates on/after January 1, 2027, and (effective July 1, 2026) asynchronous CE events must include knowledge-check questions to grant CEUs.

Other Alabama licenses

LICSW in Alabama30 CE hours every 2 years LPC in Alabama40 CE hours every 2 years Licensed Psychologist in Alabama20 CE hours every 1 years LMFT in Alabama40 CE hours every 2 years

BCBA CE requirements in other states

Updated July 2026 from official licensing-board, regulatory-college, and government sources. CE / CPD requirements change often — always confirm current rules directly with your licensing board or regulator before you renew. Informational only, not legal advice.