Licensed Behavior Analyst CE Requirements in Louisiana

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

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Licensed Behavior Analyst

Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA) / BCBA

32hours / 2-year renewal cycle

No live / interactive hours required — all hours may be self-study

Mandated topics

Ethics — 4 h
Supervision — 3 hBACB requirement for certificants who supervise; not separately itemized in the Louisiana Board rule

Home study: No live/in-person minimum. Louisiana caps certain activity types by percentage of the 32-hour total: CE-event instruction max 50%, BACB credentialing events max 25%, and scholarly activities max 25%. BACB ACE-provider CEUs are accepted.

Board notes: Louisiana separately licenses behavior analysts via the Louisiana Behavior Analyst Board (LAC 46:VIII, Chapter 8). Licensed Behavior Analysts must earn 32 CEUs per 2-year biennial period, of which 4 must be in ethics - matching the national BACB baseline (32 CEUs/2yr incl. 4 ethics; plus 3 supervision CEUs for those who supervise). State-Certified Assistant Behavior Analysts need 20 CEUs (incl. 4 ethics). The LA rule does not itemize a separate supervision CEU requirement, but applies percentage caps on instruction (50%), BACB events (25%), and scholarly activity (25%).

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Frequently asked questions

How many CE hours does a Licensed Behavior Analyst need in Louisiana?

A Licensed Behavior Analyst must complete 32 CE / continuing-education hours every 2 years in Louisiana. That total includes 4 hours of ethics.

Are there required CE topics for Licensed Behavior Analyst in Louisiana?

Yes. Louisiana requires the following CE topics for Licensed Behavior Analyst: Ethics (4 h); Supervision (3 h).

Can Licensed Behavior Analyst CE be completed online in Louisiana?

Generally yes — Louisiana does not require live or interactive hours for Licensed Behavior Analyst, so approved online / home-study CE can typically satisfy the requirement. Home-study note: No live/in-person minimum. Louisiana caps certain activity types by percentage of the 32-hour total: CE-event instruction max 50%, BACB credentialing events max 25%, and scholarly activities max 25%. BACB ACE-provider CEUs are accepted..

What else should Licensed Behavior Analyst renewals know in Louisiana?

Louisiana separately licenses behavior analysts via the Louisiana Behavior Analyst Board (LAC 46:VIII, Chapter 8). Licensed Behavior Analysts must earn 32 CEUs per 2-year biennial period, of which 4 must be in ethics - matching the national BACB baseline (32 CEUs/2yr incl. 4 ethics; plus 3 supervision CEUs for those who supervise). State-Certified Assistant Behavior Analysts need 20 CEUs (incl. 4 ethics). The LA rule does not itemize a separate supervision CEU requirement, but applies percentage caps on instruction (50%), BACB events (25%), and scholarly activity (25%).

Other Louisiana licenses

LCSW in Louisiana20 CE hours every 1 years LPC in Louisiana40 CE hours every 2 years Licensed Psychologist in Louisiana40 CE hours every 2 years LMFT in Louisiana40 CE hours every 2 years

Licensed Behavior Analyst 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.