BCBA CE Requirements in Maryland (2026)
BACB Baseline + Maryland-Specific Requirements
Free reference from Special Learning — BACB ACE Provider #OP-14-2437
BACB Certification Requirements (All BCBAs in Maryland)
Regardless of state, your BACB certification renews on a 2-year cycle.
| Credential | Cycle | Total CEUs | Ethics | Supervision |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BCBA / BCBA-D | 2 years | 32 CEUs | 4 CEUs minimum | 3 CEUs per two-year cycle under the current BACB handbook (if you supervise). The BACB's 2027 requirements, which take effect January 1, 2027, raise it to 4; its March 2022 announcement applied the new requirements to BCBAs recertifying on or after that date, and the BACB notes that some details in that newsletter have since changed. |
| BCaBA | 2 years | 20 CEUs | 4 CEUs minimum | — |
Starting July 1, 2026: BACB requires participation monitoring. The handbook’s example measure is a minimum of 3 knowledge questions per CEU, or another form of required active responding. This is not a video or format mandate: article-and-quiz, journal clubs, and podcasts remain BACB-eligible.
State Licensure: Maryland
State-specific requirements: Maryland licenses behavior analysts through the Maryland Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists (Maryland Department of Health). The Board states the credential requires “a current certification by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BCBA or BCBA-D) or its successor organization; and a master’s degree or higher from a behavior analysis educational program that is accredited by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board.” So your BACB certification has to stay current for your Maryland licence to stay valid. Continuing education for renewal is set by the Board under COMAR 10.58.16 and we have not yet confirmed the hour count at the Board’s own source, so we are not stating a number here. Check the Board before you rely on any CE for a Maryland renewal. Verified at health.maryland.gov, 3 September 2026.
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Sources: BACB BCBA Handbook; BACB March 2022 Newsletter, page 5; Maryland state licensure requirements. State requirements subject to change — verify with your state board before renewal. Special Learning ACE Provider #OP-14-2437.
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