Maryland Licensed Behavior Analyst CE Requirements in Maryland

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

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Maryland Licensed Behavior Analyst

Maryland 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 hPer BACB recertification standard
Supervision — 3 hPer BACB standard; only required for certificants who supervise trainees/RBTs or provide supervised fieldwork

Home study: No Maryland-specific cap; BACB permits online/recorded ACE-provider CEUs (learning and self-paced formats broadly allowed).

Board notes: Maryland licenses behavior analysts under the Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists (COMAR 10.58.16), with biennial renewal. Licensure and renewal require maintaining CURRENT BACB certification (BCBA or BCBA-D), verified directly with the BACB. Maryland does not set a distinct state-specific CE hour count in COMAR; CE compliance is effectively met through BACB recertification, which requires 32 CEUs per 2-year cycle including 4 ethics CEUs (and, for those who supervise, 3 supervision CEUs). The Maryland counselor/therapist '40 CEU' track does NOT apply to behavior analysts.

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Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

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

Can Maryland Licensed Behavior Analyst CE be completed online in Maryland?

Generally yes — Maryland does not require live or interactive hours for Maryland Licensed Behavior Analyst, so approved online / home-study CE can typically satisfy the requirement. Home-study note: No Maryland-specific cap; BACB permits online/recorded ACE-provider CEUs (learning and self-paced formats broadly allowed)..

What else should Maryland Licensed Behavior Analyst renewals know in Maryland?

Maryland licenses behavior analysts under the Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists (COMAR 10.58.16), with biennial renewal. Licensure and renewal require maintaining CURRENT BACB certification (BCBA or BCBA-D), verified directly with the BACB. Maryland does not set a distinct state-specific CE hour count in COMAR; CE compliance is effectively met through BACB recertification, which requires 32 CEUs per 2-year cycle including 4 ethics CEUs (and, for those who supervise, 3 supervision CEUs). The Maryland counselor/therapist '40 CEU' track does NOT apply to behavior analysts.

Other Maryland licenses

LCSW-C in Maryland40 CE hours every 2 years LCPC in Maryland40 CE hours every 2 years Licensed Psychologist in Maryland40 CE hours every 2 years LCMFT in Maryland40 CE hours every 2 years

Maryland 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.