Behaviour Analyst CE Requirements in Ontario

This page summarizes the current CE requirements for the Behaviour Analyst license in Ontario — renewal model, mandated topics, live/interactive rules, and home-study limits — with links to the official regulator.

50CE hours / cycle

2 yrrenewal cycle

0 hlive / interactive required

10 hethics required

Full Ontario Behaviour Analyst requirements

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Behaviour Analyst

Regulator: College of Psychologists and Behaviour Analysts of Ontario (CPBAO)

50hours / credits / 2-year renewal cycle

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

Mandated topics

Ethics and Jurisprudence — 10 hMinimum 10 hours per cycle; counts within the 50-hour total
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) — 5 hMinimum 5 hours per cycle; counts within the 50-hour total
Supervision — 3 hMinimum 3 hours per cycle, only for registrants who provide supervision; counts within the 50-hour total

Home study: Of the 50 hours: minimum 15 hours from Section A (professional interaction activities) and minimum 15 hours from Section B (continuing education / self-directed learning); Section C optional. No single activity may be claimed for more than 10 hours.

Board notes: Behaviour Analysts became a regulated profession when the College of Psychologists of Ontario merged to form CPBAO (2024), which now regulates Psychology and Applied Behaviour Analysis. Behaviour Analysts follow the College's single Quality Assurance / CPD program: 50 CPD hours per two-year cycle with Declaration of Completion by June 30 of the final year and possible Peer Assisted Review. This provincial college registration is distinct from the BACB's private BCBA certification.

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Frequently asked questions

How many CE hours does a Behaviour Analyst need in Ontario?

A Behaviour Analyst must complete 50 CE / continuing-education hours every 2 years in Ontario. That total includes 10 hours of ethics.

Are there required CE topics for Behaviour Analyst in Ontario?

Yes. Ontario requires the following CE topics for Behaviour Analyst: Ethics and Jurisprudence (10 h); Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) (5 h); Supervision (3 h).

Can Behaviour Analyst CE be completed online in Ontario?

Generally yes — Ontario does not require live or interactive hours for Behaviour Analyst, so approved online / home-study CE can typically satisfy the requirement. Home-study note: Of the 50 hours: minimum 15 hours from Section A (professional interaction activities) and minimum 15 hours from Section B (continuing education / self-directed learning); Section C optional. No single activity may be claimed for more than 10 hours..

What else should Behaviour Analyst renewals know in Ontario?

Behaviour Analysts became a regulated profession when the College of Psychologists of Ontario merged to form CPBAO (2024), which now regulates Psychology and Applied Behaviour Analysis. Behaviour Analysts follow the College's single Quality Assurance / CPD program: 50 CPD hours per two-year cycle with Declaration of Completion by June 30 of the final year and possible Peer Assisted Review. This provincial college registration is distinct from the BACB's private BCBA certification.

Other Ontario licenses

Social Worker in OntarioCPD-based — Self-directed Continuing Competence Program (CCP); no fixed hour or credit count Registered Psychotherapist in Ontario40 CE hours every 2 years Psychologist in Ontario50 CE hours every 2 years

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.