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BCBA CE Requirements in Florida

This page summarizes the current CE requirements for the BCBA (national BACB certification; no separate Florida state license) license in Florida — 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 Florida BCBA requirements
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BCBA

BCBA (national BACB certification; no separate Florida 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 h3 supervision CEUs per cycle ONLY for those who supervise trainees/RBTs

Home study: Recorded/online BACB ACE CEUs broadly allowed; no state cap (no Florida rule applies).

Board notes: Florida does NOT license or state-certify behavior analysts; the legacy Florida Behavior Analysis Certification Program was transferred to the BACB in October 2003. There is no Florida-specific CE rule, so continuing education is governed solely by the national BACB recertification standard (32 CEUs per 2-year cycle, including >=4 ethics and >=3 supervision CEUs for supervisors). Florida Medicaid/APD require BACB certification for reimbursement.

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

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

Are there required CE topics for BCBA in Florida?

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

Can BCBA CE be completed online in Florida?

Generally yes — Florida 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 CEUs broadly allowed; no state cap (no Florida rule applies)..

What else should BCBA renewals know in Florida?

Florida does NOT license or state-certify behavior analysts; the legacy Florida Behavior Analysis Certification Program was transferred to the BACB in October 2003. There is no Florida-specific CE rule, so continuing education is governed solely by the national BACB recertification standard (32 CEUs per 2-year cycle, including >=4 ethics and >=3 supervision CEUs for supervisors). Florida Medicaid/APD require BACB certification for reimbursement.

Other Florida licenses
LCSW in Florida30 CE hours every 2 yearsLMHC in Florida30 CE hours every 2 yearsLicensed Psychologist in Florida40 CE hours every 2 yearsLMFT in Florida30 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.