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BCBA CE Requirements in California

This page summarizes the current CE requirements for the BCBA (Board Certified Behavior Analyst) - national certification; no separate California state license license in California — 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 California BCBA requirements
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BCBA

BCBA (Board Certified Behavior Analyst) - national certification; no separate California state license
32hours / 2-year renewal cycle
No live / interactive hours required — all hours may be self-study
Mandated topics
  • Ethics — 4 hMinimum 4 ethics CEUs per 2-year recertification cycle.
  • Supervision — 3 hMinimum 3 supervision CEUs per cycle, required only for BCBAs who supervise trainees or provide BACB supervision.

Home study: Recorded/online BACB ACE-provider CEUs are broadly allowed; the BACB sets no live/in-person minimum and California imposes no state cap.

Board notes: California does NOT license behavior analysts separately; practice is authorized through regional-center vendorization and insurance credentialing rather than a state license. CE is therefore governed solely by the national BACB standard: 32 CEUs per 2-year recertification cycle, including at least 4 ethics CEUs and (for supervisors) 3 supervision CEUs. No live/interactive hours are mandated.

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Frequently asked questions
How many CE hours does a BCBA need in California?

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

Are there required CE topics for BCBA in California?

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

Can BCBA CE be completed online in California?

Generally yes — California does not require live or interactive hours for BCBA, so approved online / home-study CE can typically satisfy the requirement. Home-study note: Recorded/online BACB ACE-provider CEUs are broadly allowed; the BACB sets no live/in-person minimum and California imposes no state cap..

What else should BCBA renewals know in California?

California does NOT license behavior analysts separately; practice is authorized through regional-center vendorization and insurance credentialing rather than a state license. CE is therefore governed solely by the national BACB standard: 32 CEUs per 2-year recertification cycle, including at least 4 ethics CEUs and (for supervisors) 3 supervision CEUs. No live/interactive hours are mandated.

Other California licenses
LCSW in California36 CE hours every 2 yearsLPCC in California36 CE hours every 2 yearsLicensed Psychologist in California36 CE hours every 2 yearsLMFT in California36 CE hours every 2 years
BCBA CE requirements in other states
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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.