LBA / LABA CE Requirements in Rhode Island

This page summarizes the current CE requirements for the LBA / LABA (Licensed Applied Behavior Analyst / Licensed Applied Behavior Assistant Analyst); requires national BCBA/BCaBA certification license in Rhode Island — 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 Rhode Island LBA / LABA requirements

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LBA / LABA

LBA / LABA (Licensed Applied Behavior Analyst / Licensed Applied Behavior Assistant Analyst); requires national BCBA/BCaBA certification

32hours / 2-year renewal cycle

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

Mandated topics

Ethics — 4 h
Supervision — 3 hBACB requirement only for certificants who supervise or serve as a supervision/coordinator; not an added RI requirement

Home study: No state cap; RI defers to BACB, which broadly allows recorded/online ACE-approved CEUs. No live/synchronous requirement.

Board notes: Rhode Island licenses behavior analysts as LBA/LABA (RI Dept. of Health) and its regulation (216-RICR-40-05-28) explicitly requires only that licensees maintain BACB certification and meet BACB continuing-education requirements — it adds no state-specific CE hours. BACB standard = 32 CEUs per 2-year recertification cycle (4 ethics CEUs; +3 supervision CEUs for those supervising). Biennial RI renewal due by June 1 of even-numbered years (licenses expire in odd-numbered years). The rule incorporates the BACB Ethics Code by reference.

rules.sos.ri.gov ↗bacb.com ↗

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Frequently asked questions

How many CE hours does an LBA / LABA need in Rhode Island?

An LBA / LABA must complete 32 CE / continuing-education hours every 2 years in Rhode Island. That total includes 4 hours of ethics.

Are there required CE topics for LBA / LABA in Rhode Island?

Yes. Rhode Island requires the following CE topics for LBA / LABA: Ethics (4 h); Supervision (3 h).

Can LBA / LABA CE be completed online in Rhode Island?

Generally yes — Rhode Island does not require live or interactive hours for LBA / LABA, so approved online / home-study CE can typically satisfy the requirement. Home-study note: No state cap; RI defers to BACB, which broadly allows recorded/online ACE-approved CEUs. No live/synchronous requirement..

What else should LBA / LABA renewals know in Rhode Island?

Rhode Island licenses behavior analysts as LBA/LABA (RI Dept. of Health) and its regulation (216-RICR-40-05-28) explicitly requires only that licensees maintain BACB certification and meet BACB continuing-education requirements — it adds no state-specific CE hours. BACB standard = 32 CEUs per 2-year recertification cycle (4 ethics CEUs; +3 supervision CEUs for those supervising). Biennial RI renewal due by June 1 of even-numbered years (licenses expire in odd-numbered years). The rule incorporates the BACB Ethics Code by reference.

Other Rhode Island licenses

LICSW in Rhode Island30 CE hours every 2 years LMHC in Rhode Island40 CE hours every 2 years Licensed Psychologist in Rhode Island24 CE hours every 2 years LMFT in Rhode Island40 CE hours every 2 years

LBA / LABA 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.