Continuing Education

BCBA CE Requirements in Illinois

This page summarizes the current CE requirements for the BCBA (national) / Illinois Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA) license in Illinois — 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 Illinois BCBA requirements

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BCBA (national) / Illinois 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 national standard (4 ethics CEUs per 2-yr cycle).
Supervision — 3 hBACB standard; required only for those who supervise or hold supervisor status.

Home study: Online CE permitted; Illinois requires each online CE program to include an examination. BACB caps learning-type CEUs but permits online/self-study within limits.

Board notes: Illinois separately licenses behavior analysts (LBA) and assistant behavior analysts through IDFPR under the Behavior Analyst Licensing Act. Per 68 Ill. Adm. Code 1376.50, state CE begins at the 2027 renewal: LBAs need 30 hrs and assistant behavior analysts 20 hrs per 24-month cycle, with NO separate ethics carve-out and no CE required for the first renewal (online CE must include an exam). The BACB national standard of 32 CEUs/2yr (incl. 4 ethics; +3 supervision for supervisors) that BCBAs must meet to keep certification exceeds and currently governs in practice. Behavior analysts are also ANCRA mandated reporters (training every 3 yrs).

idfpr.illinois.gov ↗law.cornell.edu ↗bacb.com ↗

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Frequently asked questions

How many CE hours does a BCBA need in Illinois?

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

Are there required CE topics for BCBA in Illinois?

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

Can BCBA CE be completed online in Illinois?

Generally yes — Illinois does not require live or interactive hours for BCBA, so approved online / home-study CE can typically satisfy the requirement. Home-study note: Online CE permitted; Illinois requires each online CE program to include an examination. BACB caps learning-type CEUs but permits online/self-study within limits..

What else should BCBA renewals know in Illinois?

Illinois separately licenses behavior analysts (LBA) and assistant behavior analysts through IDFPR under the Behavior Analyst Licensing Act. Per 68 Ill. Adm. Code 1376.50, state CE begins at the 2027 renewal: LBAs need 30 hrs and assistant behavior analysts 20 hrs per 24-month cycle, with NO separate ethics carve-out and no CE required for the first renewal (online CE must include an exam). The BACB national standard of 32 CEUs/2yr (incl. 4 ethics; +3 supervision for supervisors) that BCBAs must meet to keep certification exceeds and currently governs in practice. Behavior analysts are also ANCRA mandated reporters (training every 3 yrs).

Other Illinois licenses

LCSW in Illinois30 CE hours every 2 years LCPC in Illinois30 CE hours every 2 years Licensed Clinical Psychologist in Illinois24 CE hours every 2 years LMFT in Illinois30 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.