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BCBA CE Requirements in Pennsylvania

This page summarizes the current CE requirements for the BCBA (national) / Pennsylvania Behavior Specialist (Board of Medicine) license in Pennsylvania — 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 Pennsylvania BCBA requirements
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BCBA (national) / Pennsylvania Behavior Specialist (Board of Medicine)
32hours / 2-year renewal cycle
No live / interactive hours required — all hours may be self-study
Mandated topics
  • Ethics — 4 hBACB national certification standard
  • Supervision — 3 hBACB standard, only if serving as a supervisor
  • Child Abuse Recognition and Reporting (Act 31) — 2 hThe only CE mandated by the PA Behavior Specialist License (3 hours before initial licensure, 2 hours each renewal)

Home study: No state cap. BACB allows recorded/online ACE CEUs broadly; PA Behavior Specialist License imposes no format restriction on its 2-hour child-abuse CE.

Board notes: Pennsylvania does not license behavior analysts as such; its nearest state credential is the Behavior Specialist License under the State Board of Medicine, whose ONLY biennial CE requirement is 2 hours of Board-approved child abuse recognition and reporting (Act 31) - there is no state ethics-hours or total-hours mandate. The figures shown (32 CEUs/2yr, 4 ethics, 3 supervision) reflect the separate BACB national certification standard that most practicing behavior analysts must meet to keep the BCBA credential. Confirmed via the official PA Behavior Specialist licensure snapshot.

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Frequently asked questions
How many CE hours does a BCBA need in Pennsylvania?

A BCBA must complete 32 CE / continuing-education hours every 2 years in Pennsylvania. That total includes 4 hours of ethics.

Are there required CE topics for BCBA in Pennsylvania?

Yes. Pennsylvania requires the following CE topics for BCBA: Ethics (4 h); Supervision (3 h); Child Abuse Recognition and Reporting (Act 31) (2 h).

Can BCBA CE be completed online in Pennsylvania?

Generally yes — Pennsylvania does not require live or interactive hours for BCBA, so approved online / home-study CE can typically satisfy the requirement. Home-study note: No state cap. BACB allows recorded/online ACE CEUs broadly; PA Behavior Specialist License imposes no format restriction on its 2-hour child-abuse CE..

What else should BCBA renewals know in Pennsylvania?

Pennsylvania does not license behavior analysts as such; its nearest state credential is the Behavior Specialist License under the State Board of Medicine, whose ONLY biennial CE requirement is 2 hours of Board-approved child abuse recognition and reporting (Act 31) - there is no state ethics-hours or total-hours mandate. The figures shown (32 CEUs/2yr, 4 ethics, 3 supervision) reflect the separate BACB national certification standard that most practicing behavior analysts must meet to keep the BCBA credential. Confirmed via the official PA Behavior Specialist licensure snapshot.

Other Pennsylvania licenses
LCSW in Pennsylvania30 CE hours every 2 yearsLPC in Pennsylvania30 CE hours every 2 yearsLicensed Psychologist in Pennsylvania30 CE hours every 2 yearsLMFT in Pennsylvania30 CE hours every 2 years
BCBA CE requirements in other states
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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.