Licensed Behavior Analyst CE Requirements in New York
This page summarizes the current CE requirements for the Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA) — NY; BCBA is the national BACB credential license in New York — renewal model, mandated topics, live/interactive rules, and home-study limits — with links to the official regulator.
Licensed Behavior Analyst
- No New York state-mandated CE topicsNY imposes no continuing-education requirement on LBAs. The entries below reflect the national BACB certification-maintenance standard, which is NOT New York law.
- Ethics (BACB standard, not a NY requirement) — 4 hPart of BACB's 32 CEUs per 2-year certification cycle
- Supervision (BACB standard, not a NY requirement) — 3 hRequired by BACB only for certificants who supervise; not a NY requirement
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How many CE hours does a Licensed Behavior Analyst need in New York?
Licensed Behavior Analysts in New York follow a CE-based model rather than a fixed hour total. Confirm current rules with the regulator.
Are there required CE topics for Licensed Behavior Analyst in New York?
Yes. New York requires the following CE topics for Licensed Behavior Analyst: No New York state-mandated CE topics; Ethics (BACB standard, not a NY requirement) (4 h); Supervision (BACB standard, not a NY requirement) (3 h).
Can Licensed Behavior Analyst CE be completed online in New York?
Generally yes — New York 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: Not applicable in NY (no state CE requirement). Under the BACB standard, recorded/online ACE CEUs are broadly allowed with no state cap..
What else should Licensed Behavior Analyst renewals know in New York?
New York licenses Licensed Behavior Analysts (LBA) under Education Law Article 167 with triennial registration, but has NO mandatory state continuing-education requirement (the LBA landing page carries no 'continuing education' link and the FAQ describes none, unlike NY's other mental-health professions). In practice, CE is driven by the national BACB standard for BCBAs: 32 CEUs per 2-year certification cycle, including at least 4 ethics CEUs and 3 supervision CEUs (the supervision CEUs apply only to those who supervise). Confirm directly with NYSED before renewal, as regulations can change.