CEUs
Continuing Education Units (CEUs) are essential for Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) to maintain their certification and ensure they remain current with best practices in the field. Below are three key sections detailing CEU requirements, types, and approved providers.
CEU Requirements for BCBAs
Understanding the Mandatory Continuing Education Criteria
To maintain active certification, BCBAs are required to complete 32 CEUs within each two-year recertification cycle. This includes at least 4 CEUs in ethics and, for those supervising others, an additional 3 CEUs in supervision. These requirements ensure that practitioners stay informed about ethical standards and effective supervisory practices, thereby upholding the integrity and quality of behavior-analytic services.
Types of CEUs
Diverse Learning Opportunities for Professional Growth
CEUs can be categorized based on the nature of the educational activity:
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Learning CEUs: Earned by attending events from Authorized Continuing Education (ACE) Providers, completing behavior-analytic graduate courses, or participating in BACB certification activities.
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Teaching CEUs: Granted for instructing ACE events or university courses in behavior analysis at an accredited institution. This encourages BCBAs to contribute to the education of upcoming professionals in the field.
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Scholarship CEUs: Awarded for publishing articles in peer-reviewed journals or writing review/decision letters for behavior analysis articles, promoting research and scholarly contributions to the discipline.
Authorized Continuing Education (ACE) Providers
Trusted Sources for Quality Continuing Education
ACE Providers are organizations authorized by the BACB to offer Learning CE events for BCBA and BCaBA certificants. These providers ensure that the content of their CE events is accurate, up-to-date, and aligned with current best practices in behavior analysis. The BACB maintains an ACE Provider Directory, which lists all authorized providers, assisting certificants in selecting reputable sources for their continuing education needs.
By understanding these aspects of CEUs, BCBAs can effectively plan their professional development activities, ensuring compliance with certification requirements and the continual enhancement of their practice.
