Licensed Behavior Analyst CE Requirements in North Carolina

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

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Licensed Behavior Analyst

Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA) / BCBA (national BACB standard)

32hours / 2-year renewal cycle

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

Mandated topics

Ethics — 4 h
Supervision — 3 hOnly required for BCBAs who supervise trainees/RBTs (BACB supervision CEU requirement).

Home study: No state cap. CE follows BACB rules, which broadly allow recorded/online (learning) CEUs; NC imposes no additional format cap.

Board notes: NC licenses behavior analysts through the NC Behavior Analyst Licensure Board (NCBALB). Per statute (N.C.G.S. 90-739) renewal is every 2 years and requires (1) evidence of active certification by the certifying entity (BACB) and (2) proof of completing any CE required by that entity - the state imposes NO separate CE requirement of its own. Effective CE therefore equals the BACB baseline: 32 CEUs per 2-year cycle, including 4 ethics CEUs, plus 3 supervision CEUs for certificants who supervise.

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Frequently asked questions

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

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

Are there required CE topics for Licensed Behavior Analyst in North Carolina?

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

Can Licensed Behavior Analyst CE be completed online in North Carolina?

Generally yes — North Carolina 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. CE follows BACB rules, which broadly allow recorded/online (learning) CEUs; NC imposes no additional format cap..

What else should Licensed Behavior Analyst renewals know in North Carolina?

NC licenses behavior analysts through the NC Behavior Analyst Licensure Board (NCBALB). Per statute (N.C.G.S. 90-739) renewal is every 2 years and requires (1) evidence of active certification by the certifying entity (BACB) and (2) proof of completing any CE required by that entity - the state imposes NO separate CE requirement of its own. Effective CE therefore equals the BACB baseline: 32 CEUs per 2-year cycle, including 4 ethics CEUs, plus 3 supervision CEUs for certificants who supervise.

Other North Carolina licenses

LCSW in North Carolina40 CE hours every 2 years LCMHC in North Carolina40 CE hours every 2 years Psychologist in North Carolina24 CE hours every 2 years LMFT in North Carolina20 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.