Licensed Behavior Analyst CE Requirements in Montana

This page summarizes the current CE requirements for the Licensed Behavior Analyst (Montana Board of Psychologists) / BCBA license in Montana — renewal model, mandated topics, live/interactive rules, and home-study limits — with links to the official regulator.

20CE hours / cycle

1 yrrenewal cycle

0 hlive / interactive required

1 hethics required

Full Montana Licensed Behavior Analyst requirements

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Licensed Behavior Analyst

Licensed Behavior Analyst (Montana Board of Psychologists) / BCBA

20hours / 1-year renewal cycle

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

Mandated topics

Ethics — 1 hState rule requires a minimum of 1 hour of ethics per consecutive calendar year.

Home study: No state cap. Recorded/online BACB ACE CEUs are broadly accepted; Montana does not restrict format or impose a home-study cap.

Board notes: Montana SEPARATELY licenses Behavior Analysts (and Assistant Behavior Analysts) through the Board of Psychologists. State CE rule requires 20 continuing education credits during each consecutive calendar year (annual, renewal Nov 1-Dec 31), of which at least 1 hour must be ethics; the state rule does NOT mandate suicide-prevention or supervision CE. Separately, a licensee who also maintains national BCBA certification must meet the BACB standard of 32 CEUs per 2-year cycle including 4 ethics CEUs and 3 supervision CEUs (for those who supervise); the state license and the national certification are distinct requirements.

boards.bsd.dli.mt.gov ↗bacb.com ↗

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Frequently asked questions

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

A Licensed Behavior Analyst must complete 20 CE / continuing-education hours every 1 years in Montana. That total includes 1 hour of ethics.

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

Yes. Montana requires the following CE topics for Licensed Behavior Analyst: Ethics (1 h).

Can Licensed Behavior Analyst CE be completed online in Montana?

Generally yes — Montana 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 state cap. Recorded/online BACB ACE CEUs are broadly accepted; Montana does not restrict format or impose a home-study cap..

What else should Licensed Behavior Analyst renewals know in Montana?

Montana SEPARATELY licenses Behavior Analysts (and Assistant Behavior Analysts) through the Board of Psychologists. State CE rule requires 20 continuing education credits during each consecutive calendar year (annual, renewal Nov 1-Dec 31), of which at least 1 hour must be ethics; the state rule does NOT mandate suicide-prevention or supervision CE. Separately, a licensee who also maintains national BCBA certification must meet the BACB standard of 32 CEUs per 2-year cycle including 4 ethics CEUs and 3 supervision CEUs (for those who supervise); the state license and the national certification are distinct requirements.

Other Montana licenses

LCSW in Montana20 CE hours every 1 years LCPC in Montana20 CE hours every 1 years Licensed Psychologist in Montana40 CE hours every 2 years LMFT in Montana20 CE hours every 1 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.