Certified Ohio Behavior Analyst CE Requirements in Ohio

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

23CE hours / cycle

2 yrrenewal cycle

0 hlive / interactive required

4 hethics required

Full Ohio Certified Ohio Behavior Analyst requirements

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Certified Ohio Behavior Analyst

Certified Ohio Behavior Analyst (COBA) / BCBA

23hours / 2-year renewal cycle

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

Mandated topics

Ethics and professional conduct, and/or the role of culture/ethnic identity in ABA services — 4 hOhio COBA state requirement (OAC 4783-2-01).
Supervision — 3 hNot required by Ohio's COBA rule. This reflects the national BACB standard (3 supervision CEUs for those who supervise); OAC 4783-2-01 specifies no separate supervision CE.

Home study: No state cap. Recorded/online BACB ACE CEUs are broadly accepted; OAC 4783-2-01 does not impose a live/in-person minimum.

Board notes: Ohio separately licenses behavior analysts as Certified Ohio Behavior Analysts (COBA) under the Ohio Board of Psychology (OAC Chapter 4783). The state CE rule (OAC 4783-2-01) requires 23 hours per two-year renewal including at least 4 hours ethics/professional-conduct/culture. Holders with an active BACB (Board Certified Behavior Analyst) credential automatically satisfy Ohio's CE requirement. Note the national BACB standard is higher at 32 CEUs per 2-year cycle (4 ethics; +3 supervision for those who supervise), which a practicing BCBA must maintain regardless of the state minimum. Reduced first-cycle requirement: 13 hours (incl. 4 ethics) for first-year certificate holders.

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Frequently asked questions

How many CE hours does a Certified Ohio Behavior Analyst need in Ohio?

A Certified Ohio Behavior Analyst must complete 23 CE / continuing-education hours every 2 years in Ohio. That total includes 4 hours of ethics.

Are there required CE topics for Certified Ohio Behavior Analyst in Ohio?

Yes. Ohio requires the following CE topics for Certified Ohio Behavior Analyst: Ethics and professional conduct, and/or the role of culture/ethnic identity in ABA services (4 h); Supervision (3 h).

Can Certified Ohio Behavior Analyst CE be completed online in Ohio?

Generally yes — Ohio does not require live or interactive hours for Certified Ohio 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; OAC 4783-2-01 does not impose a live/in-person minimum..

What else should Certified Ohio Behavior Analyst renewals know in Ohio?

Ohio separately licenses behavior analysts as Certified Ohio Behavior Analysts (COBA) under the Ohio Board of Psychology (OAC Chapter 4783). The state CE rule (OAC 4783-2-01) requires 23 hours per two-year renewal including at least 4 hours ethics/professional-conduct/culture. Holders with an active BACB (Board Certified Behavior Analyst) credential automatically satisfy Ohio's CE requirement. Note the national BACB standard is higher at 32 CEUs per 2-year cycle (4 ethics; +3 supervision for those who supervise), which a practicing BCBA must maintain regardless of the state minimum. Reduced first-cycle requirement: 13 hours (incl. 4 ethics) for first-year certificate holders.

Other Ohio licenses

LISW in Ohio30 CE hours every 2 years LPCC in Ohio30 CE hours every 2 years Licensed Psychologist in Ohio23 CE hours every 2 years LMFT in Ohio30 CE hours every 2 years

Certified Ohio 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.