Continuing Education

BCBA CE Requirements in Connecticut

This page summarizes the current CE requirements for the BCBA (national) / Connecticut Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA) license in Connecticut — 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 Connecticut BCBA requirements
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BCBA (national) / Connecticut Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA)
32hours / 2-year renewal cycle
No live / interactive hours required — all hours may be self-study
Mandated topics
  • Ethics — 4 hBACB requirement: minimum 4 ethics CEUs per 2-year recertification cycle.
  • Supervision — 3 hBACB requirement for certificants who supervise (approx. 3-3.5 CEUs, rising to 4 in 2027). Not required for non-supervisors.
  • Screening for PTSD, suicide risk, depression and grief plus suicide prevention — 2 hConnecticut statutory requirement (Sec. 20-185k, since Jan 1, 2022): at least 2 hours at the first license renewal and not less than once every six years thereafter. May be satisfied by the evidence-based youth suicide prevention training under Sec. 17a-52a.

Home study: No state cap; BACB permits recorded/online (learning) ACE CEUs. Note: effective July 1, 2026, BACB asynchronous CE must include at least 3 knowledge-check questions per CEU.

Board notes: Connecticut separately licenses behavior analysts (DPH Licensed Behavior Analyst). The CT license is renewed ANNUALLY and requires (1) evidence of current BACB certification and (2) the 2-hour PTSD/suicide-risk/depression/grief screening and suicide-prevention training at first renewal and at least once every six years thereafter. The 32 CEU / 2-year figure (incl. 4 ethics, plus supervision CEUs for supervisors) is the national BACB recertification standard the CT license depends on, not a separate CT hour count. Connecticut imposes no unique ethics, cultural-competency or veterans training beyond the statutory suicide/PTSD module.

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

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

Are there required CE topics for BCBA in Connecticut?

Yes. Connecticut requires the following CE topics for BCBA: Ethics (4 h); Supervision (3 h); Screening for PTSD, suicide risk, depression and grief plus suicide prevention (2 h).

Can BCBA CE be completed online in Connecticut?

Generally yes — Connecticut 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; BACB permits recorded/online (learning) ACE CEUs. Note: effective July 1, 2026, BACB asynchronous CE must include at least 3 knowledge-check questions per CEU..

What else should BCBA renewals know in Connecticut?

Connecticut separately licenses behavior analysts (DPH Licensed Behavior Analyst). The CT license is renewed ANNUALLY and requires (1) evidence of current BACB certification and (2) the 2-hour PTSD/suicide-risk/depression/grief screening and suicide-prevention training at first renewal and at least once every six years thereafter. The 32 CEU / 2-year figure (incl. 4 ethics, plus supervision CEUs for supervisors) is the national BACB recertification standard the CT license depends on, not a separate CT hour count. Connecticut imposes no unique ethics, cultural-competency or veterans training beyond the statutory suicide/PTSD module.

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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.