- 32 CEUs every 2 years.
- At least 4 in ethics, and 4 in supervision if you supervise.
- Ethics CEUs can include cultural and contextual responsiveness.
- Plan early so you're not scrambling before your recertification date.
How many CEUs do BCBAs need?
To maintain certification, BCBAs complete 32 CEUs in each 2-year cycle, follow the BACB's ethics and self-reporting requirements, and submit a recertification application before their recertification date.1
| Type | Minimum |
|---|---|
| Total CEUs | 32 |
| Ethics | 4 |
| Supervision (for supervisors) | 4 |
What counts as an ethics CEU?
Since March 2025, the BACB defines ethics continuing education as events about the BACB's ethics requirements and/or cultural and contextual responsiveness, linked to behavior-analytic practice or research. Most of the event must focus on those topics.1
How do I plan my CEUs?
Try
- Spread CEUs across the 2 years, about 4 per quarter
- Book ethics and supervision CEUs first
- Pick topics tied to your current caseload
- Save certificates in one folder as you go
Skip
- Cramming in the last month
- Events that aren't from approved providers
- Assuming a general talk counts as ethics
What can I do this month?
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