BCBA CE Requirements in Pennsylvania (2026)
BACB Baseline + Pennsylvania-Specific Requirements
Free reference from Special Learning — BACB ACE Provider #OP-14-2437
BACB Certification Requirements (All BCBAs in Pennsylvania)
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 through 2026, then 4 from January 1, 2027 (if you supervise) |
| 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: Pennsylvania Licensed Behavior Specialist
Pennsylvania requires a separate state license to practise as a behavior specialist. Your BACB certification and your Pennsylvania behavior specialist license are two separate renewals — each with their own CE requirements and timelines.
State-specific requirements: Licensed behavior specialist via the State Board of Medicine. Requires 2 hours of Board-approved continuing education in child abuse recognition and reporting per biennial renewal (49 Pa. Code §18.525) — Pennsylvania imposes no other CE requirement for behavior specialists. BACB certification separately requires 32 CEUs per 2-year cycle, including 4 ethics.
What Special Learning Offers Toward Your Pennsylvania BACB Requirements
CE Library ($199 for 12 months) delivers BACB CEUs including:
- 3.5 Supervision CEUs (the BACB asks supervisors for 3 through 2026 and 4 from January 1, 2027)
- Remaining hours in behavior analysis content areas
- All video-based, self-paced CE from a BACB ACE Provider (#OP-14-2437)
Sources: BACB BCBA Handbook; Pennsylvania state licensure requirements. State requirements subject to change — verify with your state board before renewal. Special Learning ACE Provider #OP-14-2437.
Authorization as an ACE Provider does not imply endorsement or approval of the ACE event content by the BACB.