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Licensed Applied Behavior Analyst CE Requirements in South Dakota

This page summarizes the current CE requirements for the Licensed Applied Behavior Analyst (BCBA credential; SD ABA license) license in South Dakota — 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 South Dakota Licensed Applied Behavior Analyst requirements
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Licensed Applied Behavior Analyst

Licensed Applied Behavior Analyst (BCBA credential; SD ABA license)
32hours / 2-year renewal cycle
No live / interactive hours required — all hours may be self-study
Mandated topics
  • Ethics — 4 hBACB standard: 4 ethics CEUs per 2-year recertification cycle
  • Supervision — 3 hBACB standard: 3 supervision CEUs, required only for certificants who supervise trainees/RBTs

Home study: No state cap; BACB allows online/recorded ACE CEUs (learning + interactive types) with no state-imposed self-study limit.

Board notes: South Dakota does license Applied Behavior Analysts (enacted 2016) through the Board of Social Work Examiners with an ABA Advisory Committee; the SD ABA license renews annually (approx. $300 renewal fee). SD does not impose a separate state CE-hour schedule; licensure is tied to maintaining current national BACB certification, so the operative CE requirement is the BACB standard of 32 CEUs per 2-year cycle, including 4 ethics CEUs and 3 supervision CEUs for those who supervise. No live/in-person CE mandate. Governed by SDCL 36-40 and ARSD Article 20:76.

dss.sd.gov ↗bacb.com ↗

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Frequently asked questions
How many CE hours does a Licensed Applied Behavior Analyst need in South Dakota?

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

Are there required CE topics for Licensed Applied Behavior Analyst in South Dakota?

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

Can Licensed Applied Behavior Analyst CE be completed online in South Dakota?

Generally yes — South Dakota does not require live or interactive hours for Licensed Applied Behavior Analyst, so approved online / home-study CE can typically satisfy the requirement. Home-study note: No state cap; BACB allows online/recorded ACE CEUs (learning + interactive types) with no state-imposed self-study limit..

What else should Licensed Applied Behavior Analyst renewals know in South Dakota?

South Dakota does license Applied Behavior Analysts (enacted 2016) through the Board of Social Work Examiners with an ABA Advisory Committee; the SD ABA license renews annually (approx. $300 renewal fee). SD does not impose a separate state CE-hour schedule; licensure is tied to maintaining current national BACB certification, so the operative CE requirement is the BACB standard of 32 CEUs per 2-year cycle, including 4 ethics CEUs and 3 supervision CEUs for those who supervise. No live/in-person CE mandate. Governed by SDCL 36-40 and ARSD Article 20:76.

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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.