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BCBA CE Requirements in Massachusetts

This page summarizes the current CE requirements for the BCBA (national BACB certification) / Massachusetts Licensed Applied Behavior Analyst (LABA) license in Massachusetts — 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 Massachusetts BCBA requirements
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BCBA

BCBA (national BACB certification) / Massachusetts Licensed Applied Behavior Analyst (LABA)
32hours / 2-year renewal cycle
No live / interactive hours required — all hours may be self-study
Mandated topics
  • Ethics — 4 hBACB recertification requirement (4 of 32 CEUs)
  • Supervision — 3 hBACB requirement only for certificants who supervise BCBA/RBT candidates or trainees
  • Domestic and sexual violence training — 2 hMA one-time Board-approved training required of all Allied Mental Health licensees, including LABA (2 CEs)

Home study: No live/format minimum. MA (262 CMR 7.00) sets no home-study cap; BACB Learning CEUs may be earned online/self-instructional subject to BACB's own documentation rules.

Board notes: Massachusetts licenses applied behavior analysts (LABA, and LAABA for assistants) under the Board of Registration of Allied Mental Health and Human Services Professions (licensure since 2013). The MA statutory CE floor under 262 CMR 7.03 is 30 contact hours per 2-year cycle plus a one-time domestic/sexual violence training. In practice, LABAs hold BACB certification, whose higher standard governs: 32 CEUs per 2-year cycle including 4 ethics CEUs, plus 3 supervision CEUs for those who supervise. BACB ACE-provider courses are accepted. total_hours reflects the binding BACB 32-CEU standard; the MA 30-hour floor is subsumed within it.

mass.gov ↗regulations.justia.com ↗bacb.com ↗

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

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

Are there required CE topics for BCBA in Massachusetts?

Yes. Massachusetts requires the following CE topics for BCBA: Ethics (4 h); Supervision (3 h); Domestic and sexual violence training (2 h).

Can BCBA CE be completed online in Massachusetts?

Generally yes — Massachusetts 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/format minimum. MA (262 CMR 7.00) sets no home-study cap; BACB Learning CEUs may be earned online/self-instructional subject to BACB's own documentation rules..

What else should BCBA renewals know in Massachusetts?

Massachusetts licenses applied behavior analysts (LABA, and LAABA for assistants) under the Board of Registration of Allied Mental Health and Human Services Professions (licensure since 2013). The MA statutory CE floor under 262 CMR 7.03 is 30 contact hours per 2-year cycle plus a one-time domestic/sexual violence training. In practice, LABAs hold BACB certification, whose higher standard governs: 32 CEUs per 2-year cycle including 4 ethics CEUs, plus 3 supervision CEUs for those who supervise. BACB ACE-provider courses are accepted. total_hours reflects the binding BACB 32-CEU standard; the MA 30-hour floor is subsumed within it.

Other Massachusetts licenses
LICSW in Massachusetts30 CE hours every 2 yearsLMHC in Massachusetts30 CE hours every 2 yearsLicensed Psychologist in Massachusetts20 CE hours every 2 yearsLMFT in Massachusetts30 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.