BCBA CE Requirements in District of Columbia

This page summarizes the current CE requirements for the BCBA (national BACB certification) / DC Licensed Behavior Analyst (framework under DC Code Title 3, Ch. 12) license in District of Columbia — 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 District of Columbia BCBA requirements

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BCBA

BCBA (national BACB certification) / DC Licensed Behavior Analyst (framework under DC Code Title 3, Ch. 12)

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 cycle.
Supervision — 3 hBACB requirement: minimum 3 supervision CEUs per cycle, only for certificants who supervise or serve as fieldwork supervisors.

Home study: No live/in-person minimum; BACB permits recorded/online ACE-approved CEUs (Learning and Type 2). No separate DC state cap has been promulgated.

Board notes: DC established a behavior analyst licensure framework in DC Code Title 3, Chapter 12 (Subchapter VII-G), but implementing DCMR CE rules had not been finalized as of July 2026, so the national BACB standard (32 CEUs/2 yrs, incl. 4 ethics and 3 supervision for supervisors) is the working default pending rulemaking. In practice BCBA certification is the de facto standard in the DC metro area. Verify current status with DC Health before relying on a state-specific rule.

bacb.com ↗code.dccouncil.gov ↗dchealth.dc.gov ↗appliedbehavioranalysisedu.org ↗

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Frequently asked questions

How many CE hours does a BCBA need in District of Columbia?

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

Are there required CE topics for BCBA in District of Columbia?

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

Can BCBA CE be completed online in District of Columbia?

Generally yes — District of Columbia does not require live or interactive hours for BCBA, so approved online / home-study CE can typically satisfy the requirement. Home-study note: No live/in-person minimum; BACB permits recorded/online ACE-approved CEUs (Learning and Type 2). No separate DC state cap has been promulgated..

What else should BCBA renewals know in District of Columbia?

DC established a behavior analyst licensure framework in DC Code Title 3, Chapter 12 (Subchapter VII-G), but implementing DCMR CE rules had not been finalized as of July 2026, so the national BACB standard (32 CEUs/2 yrs, incl. 4 ethics and 3 supervision for supervisors) is the working default pending rulemaking. In practice BCBA certification is the de facto standard in the DC metro area. Verify current status with DC Health before relying on a state-specific rule.

Other District of Columbia licenses

LICSW in District of Columbia40 CE hours every 2 years LPC in District of Columbia40 CE hours every 2 years Licensed Psychologist in District of Columbia30 CE hours every 2 years LMFT in District of Columbia30 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.