Continuing Education

BCBA CE Requirements in Missouri

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

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BCBA (national) / Missouri 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 requirement (4 of 32 CEUs).
Supervision — 3 hBACB requirement, only for certificants who supervise others.

Home study: No Missouri state cap; BACB permits online/recorded (learning) CEUs. CE is governed entirely by BACB recertification standards.

Board notes: Missouri licenses behavior analysts through the Behavior Analyst Advisory Board (title: Licensed Behavior Analyst; assistant tier: LABA). Missouri does NOT set its own CE hours - renewal (by Oct 31 of odd-numbered years, biennial) requires maintaining active BACB certification and fulfilling BACB recertification/CE per RSMo 337.320.7 and 20 CSR 2063-2.010. Therefore the applicable standard is the national BACB requirement: 32 CEUs/2yr including 4 ethics (plus 3 supervision CEUs for supervisors). There is NO Missouri suicide-training requirement for behavior analysts - the baseline's 2-hr suicide topic and RSMo 337.315 citation were removed as inaccurate.

sos.mo.gov ↗pr.mo.gov ↗bacb.com ↗

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Frequently asked questions

How many CE hours does a BCBA need in Missouri?

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

Are there required CE topics for BCBA in Missouri?

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

Can BCBA CE be completed online in Missouri?

Generally yes — Missouri does not require live or interactive hours for BCBA, so approved online / home-study CE can typically satisfy the requirement. Home-study note: No Missouri state cap; BACB permits online/recorded (learning) CEUs. CE is governed entirely by BACB recertification standards..

What else should BCBA renewals know in Missouri?

Missouri licenses behavior analysts through the Behavior Analyst Advisory Board (title: Licensed Behavior Analyst; assistant tier: LABA). Missouri does NOT set its own CE hours - renewal (by Oct 31 of odd-numbered years, biennial) requires maintaining active BACB certification and fulfilling BACB recertification/CE per RSMo 337.320.7 and 20 CSR 2063-2.010. Therefore the applicable standard is the national BACB requirement: 32 CEUs/2yr including 4 ethics (plus 3 supervision CEUs for supervisors). There is NO Missouri suicide-training requirement for behavior analysts - the baseline's 2-hr suicide topic and RSMo 337.315 citation were removed as inaccurate.

Other Missouri licenses

LCSW in Missouri30 CE hours every 2 years LPC in Missouri40 CE hours every 2 years Licensed Psychologist in Missouri40 CE hours every 2 years LMFT in Missouri40 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.