Licensed Behavior Analyst CE Requirements in Virginia

This page summarizes the current CE requirements for the Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA) / BCBA license in Virginia — 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 Virginia Licensed Behavior Analyst requirements

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Licensed Behavior Analyst

Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA) / BCBA

32hours / 2-year renewal cycle

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

Mandated topics

Ethics — 4 h4 of the 32 hours must relate to ethics in the practice of behavior analysis (18VAC85-150-100(A)).
Supervision — 3 hNot required by Virginia's LBA regulation. This is a BACB national certification requirement (3 supervision CEUs per 2-yr cycle) applicable only to certificants who supervise trainees; retain if maintaining BCBA certification.

Home study: No face-to-face requirement in the VA regulation; recorded/online CEUs from BACB-recognized (ACE) sponsors are broadly allowed. Up to 2 hours may come from uncompensated behavior-analysis services to low-income individuals (3 volunteer hours = 1 CE hour).

Board notes: Virginia licenses behavior analysts (LBA) through the Board of Medicine and codifies 32 hours per biennium with 4 ethics hours in its own regulation (18VAC85-150-100), matching the BACB baseline. CE must be approved/documented by a BACB-recognized sponsor. First biennial renewal after initial VA licensure is exempt (Section B); records retained 4 years (Section C). The BACB's additional 3-CEU supervision requirement for supervisors is a certification-level rule, not a separate VA license mandate.

law.lis.virginia.gov ↗dhp.virginia.gov ↗

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Frequently asked questions

How many CE hours does a Licensed Behavior Analyst need in Virginia?

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

Are there required CE topics for Licensed Behavior Analyst in Virginia?

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

Can Licensed Behavior Analyst CE be completed online in Virginia?

Generally yes — Virginia does not require live or interactive hours for Licensed Behavior Analyst, so approved online / home-study CE can typically satisfy the requirement. Home-study note: No face-to-face requirement in the VA regulation; recorded/online CEUs from BACB-recognized (ACE) sponsors are broadly allowed. Up to 2 hours may come from uncompensated behavior-analysis services to low-income individuals (3 volunteer hours = 1 CE hour)..

What else should Licensed Behavior Analyst renewals know in Virginia?

Virginia licenses behavior analysts (LBA) through the Board of Medicine and codifies 32 hours per biennium with 4 ethics hours in its own regulation (18VAC85-150-100), matching the BACB baseline. CE must be approved/documented by a BACB-recognized sponsor. First biennial renewal after initial VA licensure is exempt (Section B); records retained 4 years (Section C). The BACB's additional 3-CEU supervision requirement for supervisors is a certification-level rule, not a separate VA license mandate.

Other Virginia licenses

LCSW in Virginia30 CE hours every 2 years LPC in Virginia20 CE hours every 1 years Licensed Psychologist in Virginia14 CE hours every 1 years LMFT in Virginia20 CE hours every 1 years

Licensed 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.