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Licensed Behavior Analyst

Licensure to practice behavior analysis, subject to the board’s ethical and professional standards.

Licensing authority: Louisiana Behavior Analyst Board · Application information

Reinstatement following continuing education noncompliance
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Elapsed Time
After two years from lapse, satisfy all applicable requirements to obtain Board approval.
Fees
Pay a fee equivalent to the application fee and renewal fee.
Other Board Requirements
All applicable requirements and any Board case-specific directions remain conditions; LAC 46:VIII.809(B) does not identify a separate examination.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Reinstatement following continuing education noncompliance
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Approval
Board approval is required.
Elapsed Time
Within two years of lapse, show fulfillment of all continuing-professional-development requirements through reinstatement.
Fees
Pay all fees due under R.S. 37:3714.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Board reinstatement of a suspended, revoked or restricted credential
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Board Discretion
The Board may reinstate the suspended, revoked or otherwise restricted license or state certificate under R.S. 37:3710(A).
Disciplinary Order
Satisfy the controlling disciplinary order, remediation or restrictions and pay adjudication costs under R.S. 37:3712(C) before a license is issued, reinstated or renewed.
Unidentified Assessment
Any case-specific further requirement the Board imposes is an applicant condition; the discretionary reinstatement provision identifies no examination.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Endorsement under the Welcome Home Act
Louisiana jurisprudence exam
Board Application Statement
The Board’s Applications & Forms page states: “Please Note: In order to apply for licensure in Louisiana, you must first be certified by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board.” The statutory endorsement criteria in R.S. 37:52 control this route; the Board statement is retained as an applicant condition.
Criminal Record
Have no disqualifying criminal record under Louisiana law.
Existing Credential
Hold a current valid occupational license or certification in another jurisdiction for at least one year, with similar scope of practice as determined by the Board.
Fees
Pay all applicable Louisiana fees.
Good Standing
Be held in good standing by the issuing board.
Jurisprudence Discretion
R.S. 37:54(A) permits the Board to require its jurisprudential examination because ordinary LBA/SCABA applicants must pass it; that currently identified exam remains a leaf under this contract’s discretionary-exam rule.
Pending Discipline
No pending disciplinary action or investigation; if one is pending, issuance or denial is deferred until resolution or satisfaction of Louisiana criteria.
Prior Qualification
The issuing jurisdiction required an examination or education, training or experience standards; the statute does not identify a current national examination, so that prior qualification is a condition.
Residency
Live in Louisiana; prove residence through the evidence listed in R.S. 37:53, with another listed proof due after six months when using employment documentation.
Endorsement for a dependent of a qualifying healthcare professional
Louisiana jurisprudence exam
Dependent
Be the spouse or qualifying child defined in R.S. 37:1751(A)(1) of a healthcare professional from the exhaustive list in (A)(2), who relocates to Louisiana, establishes legal residence, holds a valid Louisiana healthcare license and provides services in Louisiana.
Discipline
Meet the criminal-record, license-revocation, surrender and pending-investigation criteria in R.S. 37:1751(C)(2)(e)-(h).
Exclusions
The exclusions in R.S. 37:1751(K) apply to judicial occupations, the specified compact and nationwide licensing/registry-system cases.
Existing License
Use the endorsement route where provided in law. Otherwise meet R.S. 37:1751(C)(2), including a current license with similar scope held for one year, satisfaction of the issuing board’s qualification standards and good standing.
Fees
Pay applicable fees.
Jurisprudence Discretion
R.S. 37:1751(D) allows the existing jurisprudential examination when Louisiana law or Board rules require it.
Permanent Application
Apply simultaneously for a permanent license; any temporary permit terminates if the permanent application does not qualify.
Work experience route for a dependent of a qualifying healthcare professional
Louisiana jurisprudence exam
Dependent
Be the spouse or qualifying child defined in R.S. 37:1751(A)(1) of a healthcare professional from the exhaustive list in (A)(2), who relocates to Louisiana, establishes legal residence, holds a valid Louisiana healthcare license and provides services in Louisiana.
Discipline
Meet the criminal-record, license-revocation, surrender and pending-investigation criteria in R.S. 37:1751(C)(2)(e)-(h).
Exclusions
The exclusions in R.S. 37:1751(K) apply to judicial occupations, the specified compact and nationwide licensing/registry-system cases.
Experience
Work for at least three years in a jurisdiction that does not require a license or government certification for the occupation; Louisiana scope must be similar and R.S. 37:1751(C)(2)(e)-(j) must be satisfied.
Fees
Pay applicable fees.
Jurisprudence Discretion
R.S. 37:1751(D) allows the existing jurisprudential examination when Louisiana law or Board rules require it.
Permanent Application
Apply simultaneously for a permanent license; any temporary permit terminates if the permanent application does not qualify.
Initial licensure by examination
Application
Submit the notarized application with photograph and the mandatory fee, subject to the application’s stated fee-waiver eligibility.
Background
Complete the criminal background check approved by the Board; disclose the arrest and conviction history requested in the application.
Certification
The Board’s Applications & Forms instructions require BACB certification before applying; the LBA application and licensure flow chart require national certification verification.
Character
Establish good moral character; list three professional references acquainted with the applicant and work, one a BCBA or LBA.
Education
Hold a master’s degree from an accredited university or institution; request official transcripts directly from the university.
Exam Administration
Complete the jurisprudence examination independently; the current FAQ requires the application, fee, transcripts, reference letters and background-check results before issuing it.
Existing Jurisdiction
If already licensed or certified elsewhere, request direct verification from every licensing jurisdiction; ordinary issuance retains the same national and Louisiana exam requirements.
Open Approved National Examination
R.S. 37:3706(A)(5) permits other Board-approved nationally recognized examinations meeting its accreditation criteria. The current application directs applicants to contact the Board regarding accepted agencies; this unnamed remainder is an applicant condition.
Professional Standards
Conduct professional activities according to the accepted standards required by R.S. 37:3706(A)(7).
Reinstatement following renewal lapse
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Approval
Board approval is required after all applicable eligibility requirements are met.
Fees
Pay the renewal fee and late filing fee.
Lapse
Do not practice while the credential is lapsed.
Other Board Requirements
Any additional case-specific requirements set by the Board remain applicant conditions; the reinstatement provision identifies no examination.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Ordinary issuance with credit for military education, training or experience
Application
Submit the notarized application with photograph and the mandatory fee, subject to the application’s stated fee-waiver eligibility.
Background
Complete the criminal background check approved by the Board; disclose the arrest and conviction history requested in the application.
Certification
The Board’s Applications & Forms instructions require BACB certification before applying; the LBA application and licensure flow chart require national certification verification.
Character
Establish good moral character; list three professional references acquainted with the applicant and work, one a BCBA or LBA.
Education
Hold a master’s degree from an accredited university or institution; request official transcripts directly from the university.
Exam Administration
Complete the jurisprudence examination independently; the current FAQ requires the application, fee, transcripts, reference letters and background-check results before issuing it.
Existing Jurisdiction
If already licensed or certified elsewhere, request direct verification from every licensing jurisdiction; ordinary issuance retains the same national and Louisiana exam requirements.
Military Credit
The Board may completely or partially recognize satisfactory evidence of comparable armed-forces or reserve education, training or experience under R.S. 37:3651(D); ordinary examination requirements remain.
Open Approved National Examination
R.S. 37:3706(A)(5) permits other Board-approved nationally recognized examinations meeting its accreditation criteria. The current application directs applicants to contact the Board regarding accepted agencies; this unnamed remainder is an applicant condition.
Professional Standards
Conduct professional activities according to the accepted standards required by R.S. 37:3706(A)(7).
Military family endorsement
Louisiana jurisprudence exam
Discipline
No occupational-license revocation or surrender for negligence or intentional misconduct, and no unresolved unprofessional-conduct or crime complaint, allegation or investigation as specified in R.S. 37:3651(A)(6)-(8).
Exclusions
R.S. 37:3651(P)-(Q) exclude dishonorable-discharge cases and the listed judicial, compact and nationwide licensing-system cases. BACB private certification is an applicant qualification; the credential surveyed here is the separate Louisiana-issued credential.
Existing License
Hold a current occupational license with similar practice scope for at least one year, in good standing; have satisfied the issuing board’s examination or education, training or experience criteria and have no disqualifying criminal record.
Fees
Pay applicable fees.
Jurisprudence Discretion
R.S. 37:3651(E) allows the Board’s existing Louisiana jurisprudential examination when the ordinary credential requires it.
Military Connection
Be a member of the military, qualifying Department of Defense civilian, spouse or dependent meeting R.S. 37:3651’s Louisiana duty-assignment or legal-residence criteria.
Permanent Application
Apply simultaneously for a permanent license; any permit terminates automatically if the permanent application fails qualification.
Military family licensure based on work experience
Louisiana jurisprudence exam
Discipline
No occupational-license revocation or surrender for negligence or intentional misconduct, and no unresolved unprofessional-conduct or crime complaint, allegation or investigation as specified in R.S. 37:3651(A)(6)-(8).
Exclusions
R.S. 37:3651(P)-(Q) exclude dishonorable-discharge cases and the listed judicial, compact and nationwide licensing-system cases. BACB private certification is an applicant qualification; the credential surveyed here is the separate Louisiana-issued credential.
Experience
Have worked at least three years in an occupation not requiring licensure or government certification in the originating jurisdiction, with similar Louisiana scope; satisfy R.S. 37:3651(A)(6)-(10).
Fees
Pay applicable fees.
Jurisprudence Discretion
R.S. 37:3651(E) allows the Board’s existing Louisiana jurisprudential examination when the ordinary credential requires it.
Military Connection
Be a member of the military, qualifying Department of Defense civilian, spouse or dependent meeting R.S. 37:3651’s Louisiana duty-assignment or legal-residence criteria.
Permanent Application
Apply simultaneously for a permanent license; any permit terminates automatically if the permanent application fails qualification.
Military family licensure based on private certification and experience
Louisiana jurisprudence exam
Discipline
No occupational-license revocation or surrender for negligence or intentional misconduct, and no unresolved unprofessional-conduct or crime complaint, allegation or investigation as specified in R.S. 37:3651(A)(6)-(8).
Exclusions
R.S. 37:3651(P)-(Q) exclude dishonorable-discharge cases and the listed judicial, compact and nationwide licensing-system cases. BACB private certification is an applicant qualification; the credential surveyed here is the separate Louisiana-issued credential.
Experience
Have worked at least two years in a jurisdiction not regulating the occupation by occupational license or government certification.
Fees
Pay applicable fees.
Jurisprudence Discretion
R.S. 37:3651(E) allows the Board’s existing Louisiana jurisprudential examination when the ordinary credential requires it.
Military Connection
Be a member of the military, qualifying Department of Defense civilian, spouse or dependent meeting R.S. 37:3651’s Louisiana duty-assignment or legal-residence criteria.
Permanent Application
Apply simultaneously for a permanent license; any permit terminates automatically if the permanent application fails qualification.
Private Certification
Hold a current valid private certification in good standing and satisfy R.S. 37:3651(A)(6)-(10). No particular private certification examination is named, so it is an applicant condition.
Reapplication after denial
Application
Submit the notarized application with photograph and the mandatory fee, subject to the application’s stated fee-waiver eligibility.
Background
Complete the criminal background check approved by the Board; disclose the arrest and conviction history requested in the application.
Certification
The Board’s Applications & Forms instructions require BACB certification before applying; the LBA application and licensure flow chart require national certification verification.
Character
Establish good moral character; list three professional references acquainted with the applicant and work, one a BCBA or LBA.
Education
Hold a master’s degree from an accredited university or institution; request official transcripts directly from the university.
Exam Administration
Complete the jurisprudence examination independently; the current FAQ requires the application, fee, transcripts, reference letters and background-check results before issuing it.
Existing Jurisdiction
If already licensed or certified elsewhere, request direct verification from every licensing jurisdiction; ordinary issuance retains the same national and Louisiana exam requirements.
Lower Ranked Rule
LAC 46:VIII.301(A)(3) states: “An applicant, who is denied licensure based on the information submitted to the board, may reapply to the board after one year, and having completed additional training, if necessary and having met the requirements of law as defined in the rules and regulations adopted by the board.” The statute’s longer period controls.
Open Approved National Examination
R.S. 37:3706(A)(5) permits other Board-approved nationally recognized examinations meeting its accreditation criteria. The current application directs applicants to contact the Board regarding accepted agencies; this unnamed remainder is an applicant condition.
Professional Standards
Conduct professional activities according to the accepted standards required by R.S. 37:3706(A)(7).
Waiting Period
R.S. 37:3712(F) permits reapplication after more than two years from the legally effective denial.
Reapplication after revocation
Application
Submit the notarized application with photograph and the mandatory fee, subject to the application’s stated fee-waiver eligibility.
Background
Complete the criminal background check approved by the Board; disclose the arrest and conviction history requested in the application.
Certification
The Board’s Applications & Forms instructions require BACB certification before applying; the LBA application and licensure flow chart require national certification verification.
Character
Establish good moral character; list three professional references acquainted with the applicant and work, one a BCBA or LBA.
Education
Hold a master’s degree from an accredited university or institution; request official transcripts directly from the university.
Exam Administration
Complete the jurisprudence examination independently; the current FAQ requires the application, fee, transcripts, reference letters and background-check results before issuing it.
Existing Jurisdiction
If already licensed or certified elsewhere, request direct verification from every licensing jurisdiction; ordinary issuance retains the same national and Louisiana exam requirements.
Open Approved National Examination
R.S. 37:3706(A)(5) permits other Board-approved nationally recognized examinations meeting its accreditation criteria. The current application directs applicants to contact the Board regarding accepted agencies; this unnamed remainder is an applicant condition.
Professional Standards
Conduct professional activities according to the accepted standards required by R.S. 37:3706(A)(7).
Waiting Period
More than two years after the revocation becomes legally effective under R.S. 37:3712(F).
Reapplication after suspension
Application
Submit the notarized application with photograph and the mandatory fee, subject to the application’s stated fee-waiver eligibility.
Background
Complete the criminal background check approved by the Board; disclose the arrest and conviction history requested in the application.
Certification
The Board’s Applications & Forms instructions require BACB certification before applying; the LBA application and licensure flow chart require national certification verification.
Character
Establish good moral character; list three professional references acquainted with the applicant and work, one a BCBA or LBA.
Education
Hold a master’s degree from an accredited university or institution; request official transcripts directly from the university.
Exam Administration
Complete the jurisprudence examination independently; the current FAQ requires the application, fee, transcripts, reference letters and background-check results before issuing it.
Existing Jurisdiction
If already licensed or certified elsewhere, request direct verification from every licensing jurisdiction; ordinary issuance retains the same national and Louisiana exam requirements.
Open Approved National Examination
R.S. 37:3706(A)(5) permits other Board-approved nationally recognized examinations meeting its accreditation criteria. The current application directs applicants to contact the Board regarding accepted agencies; this unnamed remainder is an applicant condition.
Professional Standards
Conduct professional activities according to the accepted standards required by R.S. 37:3706(A)(7).
Waiting Period
Reapply after three years from suspension under R.S. 37:3706(D) or 37:3707(D), as applicable; this is separate from Board discretionary reinstatement.
Annual renewal
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Continuing Education
For LBA/SCABA, provide continuing-education compliance under Chapter 8; current post-July-2026 requirements are 32 credits with four in ethics for LBA and 20 credits with four in ethics for SCABA, subject to the Board’s extensions and exemptions.
Forms And Fees
Submit required signed renewal forms and the applicable renewal fee.
Period
Renew annually by July 1; the renewal period opens in May and closes June 30.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Permit Pending Normal License

Permit pending normal license under the military and healthcare-dependent licensure provisions; the permit terminates if the applicant fails to qualify for a permanent license.

Licensing authority: Louisiana Behavior Analyst Board

Permit pending normal license: Endorsement for a dependent of a qualifying healthcare professional
Louisiana jurisprudence exam
Dependent
Be the spouse or qualifying child defined in R.S. 37:1751(A)(1) of a healthcare professional from the exhaustive list in (A)(2), who relocates to Louisiana, establishes legal residence, holds a valid Louisiana healthcare license and provides services in Louisiana.
Discipline
Meet the criminal-record, license-revocation, surrender and pending-investigation criteria in R.S. 37:1751(C)(2)(e)-(h).
Exclusions
The exclusions in R.S. 37:1751(K) apply to judicial occupations, the specified compact and nationwide licensing/registry-system cases.
Existing License
Use the endorsement route where provided in law. Otherwise meet R.S. 37:1751(C)(2), including a current license with similar scope held for one year, satisfaction of the issuing board’s qualification standards and good standing.
Fees
Pay applicable fees.
Jurisprudence Discretion
R.S. 37:1751(D) allows the existing jurisprudential examination when Louisiana law or Board rules require it.
Permanent Application
Apply simultaneously for a permanent license; any temporary permit terminates if the permanent application does not qualify.
Permit Form
The statutory alternative is a permit pending normal license, with simultaneous permanent application and automatic termination if that application does not qualify.
Permit pending normal license: Work experience route for a dependent of a qualifying healthcare professional
Louisiana jurisprudence exam
Dependent
Be the spouse or qualifying child defined in R.S. 37:1751(A)(1) of a healthcare professional from the exhaustive list in (A)(2), who relocates to Louisiana, establishes legal residence, holds a valid Louisiana healthcare license and provides services in Louisiana.
Discipline
Meet the criminal-record, license-revocation, surrender and pending-investigation criteria in R.S. 37:1751(C)(2)(e)-(h).
Exclusions
The exclusions in R.S. 37:1751(K) apply to judicial occupations, the specified compact and nationwide licensing/registry-system cases.
Experience
Work for at least three years in a jurisdiction that does not require a license or government certification for the occupation; Louisiana scope must be similar and R.S. 37:1751(C)(2)(e)-(j) must be satisfied.
Fees
Pay applicable fees.
Jurisprudence Discretion
R.S. 37:1751(D) allows the existing jurisprudential examination when Louisiana law or Board rules require it.
Permanent Application
Apply simultaneously for a permanent license; any temporary permit terminates if the permanent application does not qualify.
Permit Form
The statutory alternative is a permit pending normal license, with simultaneous permanent application and automatic termination if that application does not qualify.
Permit pending normal license: Military family endorsement
Louisiana jurisprudence exam
Discipline
No occupational-license revocation or surrender for negligence or intentional misconduct, and no unresolved unprofessional-conduct or crime complaint, allegation or investigation as specified in R.S. 37:3651(A)(6)-(8).
Exclusions
R.S. 37:3651(P)-(Q) exclude dishonorable-discharge cases and the listed judicial, compact and nationwide licensing-system cases. BACB private certification is an applicant qualification; the credential surveyed here is the separate Louisiana-issued credential.
Existing License
Hold a current occupational license with similar practice scope for at least one year, in good standing; have satisfied the issuing board’s examination or education, training or experience criteria and have no disqualifying criminal record.
Fees
Pay applicable fees.
Jurisprudence Discretion
R.S. 37:3651(E) allows the Board’s existing Louisiana jurisprudential examination when the ordinary credential requires it.
Military Connection
Be a member of the military, qualifying Department of Defense civilian, spouse or dependent meeting R.S. 37:3651’s Louisiana duty-assignment or legal-residence criteria.
Permanent Application
Apply simultaneously for a permanent license; any permit terminates automatically if the permanent application fails qualification.
Permit Form
The statutory alternative is a permit pending normal license, with simultaneous permanent application and automatic termination if that application does not qualify.
Permit pending normal license: Military family licensure based on work experience
Louisiana jurisprudence exam
Discipline
No occupational-license revocation or surrender for negligence or intentional misconduct, and no unresolved unprofessional-conduct or crime complaint, allegation or investigation as specified in R.S. 37:3651(A)(6)-(8).
Exclusions
R.S. 37:3651(P)-(Q) exclude dishonorable-discharge cases and the listed judicial, compact and nationwide licensing-system cases. BACB private certification is an applicant qualification; the credential surveyed here is the separate Louisiana-issued credential.
Experience
Have worked at least three years in an occupation not requiring licensure or government certification in the originating jurisdiction, with similar Louisiana scope; satisfy R.S. 37:3651(A)(6)-(10).
Fees
Pay applicable fees.
Jurisprudence Discretion
R.S. 37:3651(E) allows the Board’s existing Louisiana jurisprudential examination when the ordinary credential requires it.
Military Connection
Be a member of the military, qualifying Department of Defense civilian, spouse or dependent meeting R.S. 37:3651’s Louisiana duty-assignment or legal-residence criteria.
Permanent Application
Apply simultaneously for a permanent license; any permit terminates automatically if the permanent application fails qualification.
Permit Form
The statutory alternative is a permit pending normal license, with simultaneous permanent application and automatic termination if that application does not qualify.
Permit pending normal license: Military family licensure based on private certification and experience
Louisiana jurisprudence exam
Discipline
No occupational-license revocation or surrender for negligence or intentional misconduct, and no unresolved unprofessional-conduct or crime complaint, allegation or investigation as specified in R.S. 37:3651(A)(6)-(8).
Exclusions
R.S. 37:3651(P)-(Q) exclude dishonorable-discharge cases and the listed judicial, compact and nationwide licensing-system cases. BACB private certification is an applicant qualification; the credential surveyed here is the separate Louisiana-issued credential.
Experience
Have worked at least two years in a jurisdiction not regulating the occupation by occupational license or government certification.
Fees
Pay applicable fees.
Jurisprudence Discretion
R.S. 37:3651(E) allows the Board’s existing Louisiana jurisprudential examination when the ordinary credential requires it.
Military Connection
Be a member of the military, qualifying Department of Defense civilian, spouse or dependent meeting R.S. 37:3651’s Louisiana duty-assignment or legal-residence criteria.
Permanent Application
Apply simultaneously for a permanent license; any permit terminates automatically if the permanent application fails qualification.
Permit Form
The statutory alternative is a permit pending normal license, with simultaneous permanent application and automatic termination if that application does not qualify.
Private Certification
Hold a current valid private certification in good standing and satisfy R.S. 37:3651(A)(6)-(10). No particular private certification examination is named, so it is an applicant condition.

Registered Line Technician

Registration with the board by the supervising licensed behavior analyst, with annual renewal by that supervisor.

Licensing authority: Louisiana Behavior Analyst Board · Application information

Occupational credential recognition under the Welcome Home Act
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Criminal Record
Have no disqualifying criminal record under Louisiana law.
Examination
R.S. 37:54(A) conditions jurisprudence on an exam required for the Louisiana credential. R.S. 37:3708 and LAC 46:VIII.304 define RLT registration without such an examination.
Existing Credential
Hold a current valid occupational license or certification in another jurisdiction for at least one year, with similar scope of practice as determined by the Board.
Fees
Pay all applicable Louisiana fees.
Good Standing
Be held in good standing by the issuing board.
Pending Discipline
No pending disciplinary action or investigation; if one is pending, issuance or denial is deferred until resolution or satisfaction of Louisiana criteria.
Prior Qualification
The issuing jurisdiction required an examination or education, training or experience standards; the statute does not identify a current national examination, so that prior qualification is a condition.
Residency
Live in Louisiana; prove residence through the evidence listed in R.S. 37:53, with another listed proof due after six months when using employment documentation.
Supervision
The Louisiana licensed behavior analyst registers each line technician working under the analyst’s authority and direction; both submit the required paperwork for each supervisory relationship.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Endorsement for a dependent of a qualifying healthcare professional
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Dependent
Be the spouse or qualifying child defined in R.S. 37:1751(A)(1) of a healthcare professional from the exhaustive list in (A)(2), who relocates to Louisiana, establishes legal residence, holds a valid Louisiana healthcare license and provides services in Louisiana.
Discipline
Meet the criminal-record, license-revocation, surrender and pending-investigation criteria in R.S. 37:1751(C)(2)(e)-(h).
Exclusions
The exclusions in R.S. 37:1751(K) apply to judicial occupations, the specified compact and nationwide licensing/registry-system cases.
Existing License
Use the endorsement route where provided in law. Otherwise meet R.S. 37:1751(C)(2), including a current license with similar scope held for one year, satisfaction of the issuing board’s qualification standards and good standing.
Fees
Pay applicable fees.
Permanent Application
Apply simultaneously for a permanent license; any temporary permit terminates if the permanent application does not qualify.
Supervision
The Louisiana licensed behavior analyst registers each line technician working under the analyst’s authority and direction; both submit the required paperwork for each supervisory relationship.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Work experience route for a dependent of a qualifying healthcare professional
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Dependent
Be the spouse or qualifying child defined in R.S. 37:1751(A)(1) of a healthcare professional from the exhaustive list in (A)(2), who relocates to Louisiana, establishes legal residence, holds a valid Louisiana healthcare license and provides services in Louisiana.
Discipline
Meet the criminal-record, license-revocation, surrender and pending-investigation criteria in R.S. 37:1751(C)(2)(e)-(h).
Exclusions
The exclusions in R.S. 37:1751(K) apply to judicial occupations, the specified compact and nationwide licensing/registry-system cases.
Experience
Work for at least three years in a jurisdiction that does not require a license or government certification for the occupation; Louisiana scope must be similar and R.S. 37:1751(C)(2)(e)-(j) must be satisfied.
Fees
Pay applicable fees.
Permanent Application
Apply simultaneously for a permanent license; any temporary permit terminates if the permanent application does not qualify.
Supervision
The Louisiana licensed behavior analyst registers each line technician working under the analyst’s authority and direction; both submit the required paperwork for each supervisory relationship.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Initial registration by supervising LBA
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Age
Be at least eighteen years old.
Application
Complete and sign the Board registration application with photograph and fee; the supervising LBA retains the original if submitted electronically.
Background
Initiate the criminal background report within fourteen days of registration application under R.S. 37:3708(C).
Board Review
Applicants reporting an arrest not previously reviewed are reviewed by the Board; provide explanations and documentation requested in the RLT FAQ.
Education
Possess a high-school diploma or equivalent.
Supervision
The Louisiana licensed behavior analyst registers each line technician working under the analyst’s authority and direction; both submit the required paperwork for each supervisory relationship.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Reinstatement following renewal lapse
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Approval
Board approval is required after all applicable eligibility requirements are met.
Fees
Pay the renewal fee and late filing fee.
Lapse
Do not practice while the credential is lapsed.
Other Board Requirements
Any additional case-specific requirements set by the Board remain applicant conditions; the reinstatement provision identifies no examination.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Military family endorsement
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Discipline
No occupational-license revocation or surrender for negligence or intentional misconduct, and no unresolved unprofessional-conduct or crime complaint, allegation or investigation as specified in R.S. 37:3651(A)(6)-(8).
Exclusions
R.S. 37:3651(P)-(Q) exclude dishonorable-discharge cases and the listed judicial, compact and nationwide licensing-system cases. BACB private certification is an applicant qualification; the credential surveyed here is the separate Louisiana-issued credential.
Existing License
Hold a current occupational license with similar practice scope for at least one year, in good standing; have satisfied the issuing board’s examination or education, training or experience criteria and have no disqualifying criminal record.
Fees
Pay applicable fees.
Military Connection
Be a member of the military, qualifying Department of Defense civilian, spouse or dependent meeting R.S. 37:3651’s Louisiana duty-assignment or legal-residence criteria.
Permanent Application
Apply simultaneously for a permanent license; any permit terminates automatically if the permanent application fails qualification.
Supervision
The Louisiana licensed behavior analyst registers each line technician working under the analyst’s authority and direction; both submit the required paperwork for each supervisory relationship.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Military family licensure based on work experience
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Discipline
No occupational-license revocation or surrender for negligence or intentional misconduct, and no unresolved unprofessional-conduct or crime complaint, allegation or investigation as specified in R.S. 37:3651(A)(6)-(8).
Exclusions
R.S. 37:3651(P)-(Q) exclude dishonorable-discharge cases and the listed judicial, compact and nationwide licensing-system cases. BACB private certification is an applicant qualification; the credential surveyed here is the separate Louisiana-issued credential.
Experience
Have worked at least three years in an occupation not requiring licensure or government certification in the originating jurisdiction, with similar Louisiana scope; satisfy R.S. 37:3651(A)(6)-(10).
Fees
Pay applicable fees.
Military Connection
Be a member of the military, qualifying Department of Defense civilian, spouse or dependent meeting R.S. 37:3651’s Louisiana duty-assignment or legal-residence criteria.
Permanent Application
Apply simultaneously for a permanent license; any permit terminates automatically if the permanent application fails qualification.
Supervision
The Louisiana licensed behavior analyst registers each line technician working under the analyst’s authority and direction; both submit the required paperwork for each supervisory relationship.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Military family licensure based on private certification and experience
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Discipline
No occupational-license revocation or surrender for negligence or intentional misconduct, and no unresolved unprofessional-conduct or crime complaint, allegation or investigation as specified in R.S. 37:3651(A)(6)-(8).
Exclusions
R.S. 37:3651(P)-(Q) exclude dishonorable-discharge cases and the listed judicial, compact and nationwide licensing-system cases. BACB private certification is an applicant qualification; the credential surveyed here is the separate Louisiana-issued credential.
Experience
Have worked at least two years in a jurisdiction not regulating the occupation by occupational license or government certification.
Fees
Pay applicable fees.
Military Connection
Be a member of the military, qualifying Department of Defense civilian, spouse or dependent meeting R.S. 37:3651’s Louisiana duty-assignment or legal-residence criteria.
Permanent Application
Apply simultaneously for a permanent license; any permit terminates automatically if the permanent application fails qualification.
Private Certification
Hold a current valid private certification in good standing and satisfy R.S. 37:3651(A)(6)-(10). No particular private certification examination is named, so it is an applicant condition.
Supervision
The Louisiana licensed behavior analyst registers each line technician working under the analyst’s authority and direction; both submit the required paperwork for each supervisory relationship.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Annual renewal
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Continuing Education
The supervising LBA renews the line-technician registration and provides proper forms and fees.
Forms And Fees
Submit required signed renewal forms and the applicable renewal fee.
Period
Renew annually by July 1; the renewal period opens in May and closes June 30.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Permit Pending Normal License

Permit pending normal Louisiana RLT licensure, certification or registration, available under the military-family and healthcare-dependent statutes. It terminates when the permanent application does not qualify.

Licensing authority: Louisiana Behavior Analyst Board

Permit pending normal license: Endorsement for a dependent of a qualifying healthcare professional
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Dependent
Be the spouse or qualifying child defined in R.S. 37:1751(A)(1) of a healthcare professional from the exhaustive list in (A)(2), who relocates to Louisiana, establishes legal residence, holds a valid Louisiana healthcare license and provides services in Louisiana.
Discipline
Meet the criminal-record, license-revocation, surrender and pending-investigation criteria in R.S. 37:1751(C)(2)(e)-(h).
Exclusions
The exclusions in R.S. 37:1751(K) apply to judicial occupations, the specified compact and nationwide licensing/registry-system cases.
Existing License
Use the endorsement route where provided in law. Otherwise meet R.S. 37:1751(C)(2), including a current license with similar scope held for one year, satisfaction of the issuing board’s qualification standards and good standing.
Fees
Pay applicable fees.
Permanent Application
Apply simultaneously for a permanent license; any temporary permit terminates if the permanent application does not qualify.
Permit Form
The statutory alternative is a permit pending normal license, with simultaneous permanent application and automatic termination if that application does not qualify.
Supervision
The Louisiana licensed behavior analyst registers each line technician working under the analyst’s authority and direction; both submit the required paperwork for each supervisory relationship.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Permit pending normal license: Work experience route for a dependent of a qualifying healthcare professional
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Dependent
Be the spouse or qualifying child defined in R.S. 37:1751(A)(1) of a healthcare professional from the exhaustive list in (A)(2), who relocates to Louisiana, establishes legal residence, holds a valid Louisiana healthcare license and provides services in Louisiana.
Discipline
Meet the criminal-record, license-revocation, surrender and pending-investigation criteria in R.S. 37:1751(C)(2)(e)-(h).
Exclusions
The exclusions in R.S. 37:1751(K) apply to judicial occupations, the specified compact and nationwide licensing/registry-system cases.
Experience
Work for at least three years in a jurisdiction that does not require a license or government certification for the occupation; Louisiana scope must be similar and R.S. 37:1751(C)(2)(e)-(j) must be satisfied.
Fees
Pay applicable fees.
Permanent Application
Apply simultaneously for a permanent license; any temporary permit terminates if the permanent application does not qualify.
Permit Form
The statutory alternative is a permit pending normal license, with simultaneous permanent application and automatic termination if that application does not qualify.
Supervision
The Louisiana licensed behavior analyst registers each line technician working under the analyst’s authority and direction; both submit the required paperwork for each supervisory relationship.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Permit pending normal license: Military family endorsement
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Discipline
No occupational-license revocation or surrender for negligence or intentional misconduct, and no unresolved unprofessional-conduct or crime complaint, allegation or investigation as specified in R.S. 37:3651(A)(6)-(8).
Exclusions
R.S. 37:3651(P)-(Q) exclude dishonorable-discharge cases and the listed judicial, compact and nationwide licensing-system cases. BACB private certification is an applicant qualification; the credential surveyed here is the separate Louisiana-issued credential.
Existing License
Hold a current occupational license with similar practice scope for at least one year, in good standing; have satisfied the issuing board’s examination or education, training or experience criteria and have no disqualifying criminal record.
Fees
Pay applicable fees.
Military Connection
Be a member of the military, qualifying Department of Defense civilian, spouse or dependent meeting R.S. 37:3651’s Louisiana duty-assignment or legal-residence criteria.
Permanent Application
Apply simultaneously for a permanent license; any permit terminates automatically if the permanent application fails qualification.
Permit Form
The statutory alternative is a permit pending normal license, with simultaneous permanent application and automatic termination if that application does not qualify.
Supervision
The Louisiana licensed behavior analyst registers each line technician working under the analyst’s authority and direction; both submit the required paperwork for each supervisory relationship.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Permit pending normal license: Military family licensure based on work experience
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Discipline
No occupational-license revocation or surrender for negligence or intentional misconduct, and no unresolved unprofessional-conduct or crime complaint, allegation or investigation as specified in R.S. 37:3651(A)(6)-(8).
Exclusions
R.S. 37:3651(P)-(Q) exclude dishonorable-discharge cases and the listed judicial, compact and nationwide licensing-system cases. BACB private certification is an applicant qualification; the credential surveyed here is the separate Louisiana-issued credential.
Experience
Have worked at least three years in an occupation not requiring licensure or government certification in the originating jurisdiction, with similar Louisiana scope; satisfy R.S. 37:3651(A)(6)-(10).
Fees
Pay applicable fees.
Military Connection
Be a member of the military, qualifying Department of Defense civilian, spouse or dependent meeting R.S. 37:3651’s Louisiana duty-assignment or legal-residence criteria.
Permanent Application
Apply simultaneously for a permanent license; any permit terminates automatically if the permanent application fails qualification.
Permit Form
The statutory alternative is a permit pending normal license, with simultaneous permanent application and automatic termination if that application does not qualify.
Supervision
The Louisiana licensed behavior analyst registers each line technician working under the analyst’s authority and direction; both submit the required paperwork for each supervisory relationship.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Permit pending normal license: Military family licensure based on private certification and experience
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Discipline
No occupational-license revocation or surrender for negligence or intentional misconduct, and no unresolved unprofessional-conduct or crime complaint, allegation or investigation as specified in R.S. 37:3651(A)(6)-(8).
Exclusions
R.S. 37:3651(P)-(Q) exclude dishonorable-discharge cases and the listed judicial, compact and nationwide licensing-system cases. BACB private certification is an applicant qualification; the credential surveyed here is the separate Louisiana-issued credential.
Experience
Have worked at least two years in a jurisdiction not regulating the occupation by occupational license or government certification.
Fees
Pay applicable fees.
Military Connection
Be a member of the military, qualifying Department of Defense civilian, spouse or dependent meeting R.S. 37:3651’s Louisiana duty-assignment or legal-residence criteria.
Permanent Application
Apply simultaneously for a permanent license; any permit terminates automatically if the permanent application fails qualification.
Permit Form
The statutory alternative is a permit pending normal license, with simultaneous permanent application and automatic termination if that application does not qualify.
Private Certification
Hold a current valid private certification in good standing and satisfy R.S. 37:3651(A)(6)-(10). No particular private certification examination is named, so it is an applicant condition.
Supervision
The Louisiana licensed behavior analyst registers each line technician working under the analyst’s authority and direction; both submit the required paperwork for each supervisory relationship.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

State-Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst

State certification requiring proof of supervision by a Louisiana licensed behavior analyst.

Licensing authority: Louisiana Behavior Analyst Board · Application information

Reinstatement following continuing education noncompliance
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Elapsed Time
After two years from lapse, satisfy all applicable requirements to obtain Board approval.
Fees
Pay a fee equivalent to the application fee and renewal fee.
Other Board Requirements
All applicable requirements and any Board case-specific directions remain conditions; LAC 46:VIII.809(B) does not identify a separate examination.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Reinstatement following continuing education noncompliance
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Approval
Board approval is required.
Elapsed Time
Within two years of lapse, show fulfillment of all continuing-professional-development requirements through reinstatement.
Fees
Pay all fees due under R.S. 37:3714.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Board reinstatement of a suspended, revoked or restricted credential
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Board Discretion
The Board may reinstate the suspended, revoked or otherwise restricted license or state certificate under R.S. 37:3710(A).
Disciplinary Order
Satisfy the controlling disciplinary order, remediation or restrictions and pay adjudication costs under R.S. 37:3712(C) before a license is issued, reinstated or renewed.
Unidentified Assessment
Any case-specific further requirement the Board imposes is an applicant condition; the discretionary reinstatement provision identifies no examination.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Endorsement under the Welcome Home Act
Louisiana jurisprudence exam
Board Application Statement
The Board’s Applications & Forms page states: “Please Note: In order to apply for licensure in Louisiana, you must first be certified by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board.” The statutory endorsement criteria in R.S. 37:52 control this route; the Board statement is retained as an applicant condition.
Criminal Record
Have no disqualifying criminal record under Louisiana law.
Existing Credential
Hold a current valid occupational license or certification in another jurisdiction for at least one year, with similar scope of practice as determined by the Board.
Fees
Pay all applicable Louisiana fees.
Good Standing
Be held in good standing by the issuing board.
Jurisprudence Discretion
R.S. 37:54(A) permits the Board to require its jurisprudential examination because ordinary LBA/SCABA applicants must pass it; that currently identified exam remains a leaf under this contract’s discretionary-exam rule.
Pending Discipline
No pending disciplinary action or investigation; if one is pending, issuance or denial is deferred until resolution or satisfaction of Louisiana criteria.
Prior Qualification
The issuing jurisdiction required an examination or education, training or experience standards; the statute does not identify a current national examination, so that prior qualification is a condition.
Residency
Live in Louisiana; prove residence through the evidence listed in R.S. 37:53, with another listed proof due after six months when using employment documentation.
Supervision
Provide proof of supervision by a Louisiana licensed behavior analyst on the required form, with a form for each supervisor; practice only under direct supervision.
Endorsement for a dependent of a qualifying healthcare professional
Louisiana jurisprudence exam
Dependent
Be the spouse or qualifying child defined in R.S. 37:1751(A)(1) of a healthcare professional from the exhaustive list in (A)(2), who relocates to Louisiana, establishes legal residence, holds a valid Louisiana healthcare license and provides services in Louisiana.
Discipline
Meet the criminal-record, license-revocation, surrender and pending-investigation criteria in R.S. 37:1751(C)(2)(e)-(h).
Exclusions
The exclusions in R.S. 37:1751(K) apply to judicial occupations, the specified compact and nationwide licensing/registry-system cases.
Existing License
Use the endorsement route where provided in law. Otherwise meet R.S. 37:1751(C)(2), including a current license with similar scope held for one year, satisfaction of the issuing board’s qualification standards and good standing.
Fees
Pay applicable fees.
Jurisprudence Discretion
R.S. 37:1751(D) allows the existing jurisprudential examination when Louisiana law or Board rules require it.
Permanent Application
Apply simultaneously for a permanent license; any temporary permit terminates if the permanent application does not qualify.
Supervision
Provide proof of supervision by a Louisiana licensed behavior analyst on the required form, with a form for each supervisor; practice only under direct supervision.
Work experience route for a dependent of a qualifying healthcare professional
Louisiana jurisprudence exam
Dependent
Be the spouse or qualifying child defined in R.S. 37:1751(A)(1) of a healthcare professional from the exhaustive list in (A)(2), who relocates to Louisiana, establishes legal residence, holds a valid Louisiana healthcare license and provides services in Louisiana.
Discipline
Meet the criminal-record, license-revocation, surrender and pending-investigation criteria in R.S. 37:1751(C)(2)(e)-(h).
Exclusions
The exclusions in R.S. 37:1751(K) apply to judicial occupations, the specified compact and nationwide licensing/registry-system cases.
Experience
Work for at least three years in a jurisdiction that does not require a license or government certification for the occupation; Louisiana scope must be similar and R.S. 37:1751(C)(2)(e)-(j) must be satisfied.
Fees
Pay applicable fees.
Jurisprudence Discretion
R.S. 37:1751(D) allows the existing jurisprudential examination when Louisiana law or Board rules require it.
Permanent Application
Apply simultaneously for a permanent license; any temporary permit terminates if the permanent application does not qualify.
Supervision
Provide proof of supervision by a Louisiana licensed behavior analyst on the required form, with a form for each supervisor; practice only under direct supervision.
Initial state certification
Application
Submit the notarized application with photograph and the mandatory certification fee, subject to the application’s stated fee-waiver eligibility.
Background
Complete a new Board-approved criminal background check for this certification purpose.
Certification
The Board’s Applications & Forms instructions require BACB certification before applying; Part III of the application separately requests the assistant national certification number.
Character
Establish good moral character; provide the three references requested in the application.
Education
Hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or institution; request official transcripts directly from the university.
Exam Administration
Complete the online jurisprudence examination independently after the application documents, references, transcripts, background results and proof of supervision are received.
Existing Jurisdiction
Obtain direct verification from other jurisdictions in which certified or licensed.
Open Approved National Examination
R.S. 37:3707(A)(5) permits other Board-approved nationally recognized examinations meeting its accreditation criteria. The current application directs applicants to contact the Board regarding accepted agencies; this unnamed remainder is an applicant condition.
Professional Standards
Conduct professional activities according to accepted standards under R.S. 37:3707(A)(7).
Supervision
Provide proof of supervision by a Louisiana licensed behavior analyst on the required form, with a form for each supervisor; practice only under direct supervision.
Reinstatement following renewal lapse
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Approval
Board approval is required after all applicable eligibility requirements are met.
Fees
Pay the renewal fee and late filing fee.
Lapse
Do not practice while the credential is lapsed.
Other Board Requirements
Any additional case-specific requirements set by the Board remain applicant conditions; the reinstatement provision identifies no examination.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Ordinary issuance with credit for military education, training or experience
Application
Submit the notarized application with photograph and the mandatory certification fee, subject to the application’s stated fee-waiver eligibility.
Background
Complete a new Board-approved criminal background check for this certification purpose.
Certification
The Board’s Applications & Forms instructions require BACB certification before applying; Part III of the application separately requests the assistant national certification number.
Character
Establish good moral character; provide the three references requested in the application.
Education
Hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or institution; request official transcripts directly from the university.
Exam Administration
Complete the online jurisprudence examination independently after the application documents, references, transcripts, background results and proof of supervision are received.
Existing Jurisdiction
Obtain direct verification from other jurisdictions in which certified or licensed.
Military Credit
The Board may completely or partially recognize satisfactory evidence of comparable armed-forces or reserve education, training or experience under R.S. 37:3651(D); ordinary examination requirements remain.
Open Approved National Examination
R.S. 37:3707(A)(5) permits other Board-approved nationally recognized examinations meeting its accreditation criteria. The current application directs applicants to contact the Board regarding accepted agencies; this unnamed remainder is an applicant condition.
Professional Standards
Conduct professional activities according to accepted standards under R.S. 37:3707(A)(7).
Supervision
Provide proof of supervision by a Louisiana licensed behavior analyst on the required form, with a form for each supervisor; practice only under direct supervision.
Military family endorsement
Louisiana jurisprudence exam
Discipline
No occupational-license revocation or surrender for negligence or intentional misconduct, and no unresolved unprofessional-conduct or crime complaint, allegation or investigation as specified in R.S. 37:3651(A)(6)-(8).
Exclusions
R.S. 37:3651(P)-(Q) exclude dishonorable-discharge cases and the listed judicial, compact and nationwide licensing-system cases. BACB private certification is an applicant qualification; the credential surveyed here is the separate Louisiana-issued credential.
Existing License
Hold a current occupational license with similar practice scope for at least one year, in good standing; have satisfied the issuing board’s examination or education, training or experience criteria and have no disqualifying criminal record.
Fees
Pay applicable fees.
Jurisprudence Discretion
R.S. 37:3651(E) allows the Board’s existing Louisiana jurisprudential examination when the ordinary credential requires it.
Military Connection
Be a member of the military, qualifying Department of Defense civilian, spouse or dependent meeting R.S. 37:3651’s Louisiana duty-assignment or legal-residence criteria.
Permanent Application
Apply simultaneously for a permanent license; any permit terminates automatically if the permanent application fails qualification.
Supervision
Provide proof of supervision by a Louisiana licensed behavior analyst on the required form, with a form for each supervisor; practice only under direct supervision.
Military family licensure based on work experience
Louisiana jurisprudence exam
Discipline
No occupational-license revocation or surrender for negligence or intentional misconduct, and no unresolved unprofessional-conduct or crime complaint, allegation or investigation as specified in R.S. 37:3651(A)(6)-(8).
Exclusions
R.S. 37:3651(P)-(Q) exclude dishonorable-discharge cases and the listed judicial, compact and nationwide licensing-system cases. BACB private certification is an applicant qualification; the credential surveyed here is the separate Louisiana-issued credential.
Experience
Have worked at least three years in an occupation not requiring licensure or government certification in the originating jurisdiction, with similar Louisiana scope; satisfy R.S. 37:3651(A)(6)-(10).
Fees
Pay applicable fees.
Jurisprudence Discretion
R.S. 37:3651(E) allows the Board’s existing Louisiana jurisprudential examination when the ordinary credential requires it.
Military Connection
Be a member of the military, qualifying Department of Defense civilian, spouse or dependent meeting R.S. 37:3651’s Louisiana duty-assignment or legal-residence criteria.
Permanent Application
Apply simultaneously for a permanent license; any permit terminates automatically if the permanent application fails qualification.
Supervision
Provide proof of supervision by a Louisiana licensed behavior analyst on the required form, with a form for each supervisor; practice only under direct supervision.
Military family licensure based on private certification and experience
Louisiana jurisprudence exam
Discipline
No occupational-license revocation or surrender for negligence or intentional misconduct, and no unresolved unprofessional-conduct or crime complaint, allegation or investigation as specified in R.S. 37:3651(A)(6)-(8).
Exclusions
R.S. 37:3651(P)-(Q) exclude dishonorable-discharge cases and the listed judicial, compact and nationwide licensing-system cases. BACB private certification is an applicant qualification; the credential surveyed here is the separate Louisiana-issued credential.
Experience
Have worked at least two years in a jurisdiction not regulating the occupation by occupational license or government certification.
Fees
Pay applicable fees.
Jurisprudence Discretion
R.S. 37:3651(E) allows the Board’s existing Louisiana jurisprudential examination when the ordinary credential requires it.
Military Connection
Be a member of the military, qualifying Department of Defense civilian, spouse or dependent meeting R.S. 37:3651’s Louisiana duty-assignment or legal-residence criteria.
Permanent Application
Apply simultaneously for a permanent license; any permit terminates automatically if the permanent application fails qualification.
Private Certification
Hold a current valid private certification in good standing and satisfy R.S. 37:3651(A)(6)-(10). No particular private certification examination is named, so it is an applicant condition.
Supervision
Provide proof of supervision by a Louisiana licensed behavior analyst on the required form, with a form for each supervisor; practice only under direct supervision.
Reapplication after denial
Application
Submit the notarized application with photograph and the mandatory certification fee, subject to the application’s stated fee-waiver eligibility.
Background
Complete a new Board-approved criminal background check for this certification purpose.
Certification
The Board’s Applications & Forms instructions require BACB certification before applying; Part III of the application separately requests the assistant national certification number.
Character
Establish good moral character; provide the three references requested in the application.
Education
Hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or institution; request official transcripts directly from the university.
Exam Administration
Complete the online jurisprudence examination independently after the application documents, references, transcripts, background results and proof of supervision are received.
Existing Jurisdiction
Obtain direct verification from other jurisdictions in which certified or licensed.
Lower Ranked Rule
LAC 46:VIII.301(A)(3) states: “An applicant, who is denied licensure based on the information submitted to the board, may reapply to the board after one year, and having completed additional training, if necessary and having met the requirements of law as defined in the rules and regulations adopted by the board.” The statute’s longer period controls.
Open Approved National Examination
R.S. 37:3707(A)(5) permits other Board-approved nationally recognized examinations meeting its accreditation criteria. The current application directs applicants to contact the Board regarding accepted agencies; this unnamed remainder is an applicant condition.
Professional Standards
Conduct professional activities according to accepted standards under R.S. 37:3707(A)(7).
Supervision
Provide proof of supervision by a Louisiana licensed behavior analyst on the required form, with a form for each supervisor; practice only under direct supervision.
Waiting Period
R.S. 37:3712(F) permits reapplication after more than two years from the legally effective denial.
Reapplication after revocation
Application
Submit the notarized application with photograph and the mandatory certification fee, subject to the application’s stated fee-waiver eligibility.
Background
Complete a new Board-approved criminal background check for this certification purpose.
Certification
The Board’s Applications & Forms instructions require BACB certification before applying; Part III of the application separately requests the assistant national certification number.
Character
Establish good moral character; provide the three references requested in the application.
Education
Hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or institution; request official transcripts directly from the university.
Exam Administration
Complete the online jurisprudence examination independently after the application documents, references, transcripts, background results and proof of supervision are received.
Existing Jurisdiction
Obtain direct verification from other jurisdictions in which certified or licensed.
Open Approved National Examination
R.S. 37:3707(A)(5) permits other Board-approved nationally recognized examinations meeting its accreditation criteria. The current application directs applicants to contact the Board regarding accepted agencies; this unnamed remainder is an applicant condition.
Professional Standards
Conduct professional activities according to accepted standards under R.S. 37:3707(A)(7).
Supervision
Provide proof of supervision by a Louisiana licensed behavior analyst on the required form, with a form for each supervisor; practice only under direct supervision.
Waiting Period
More than two years after the revocation becomes legally effective under R.S. 37:3712(F).
Reapplication after suspension
Application
Submit the notarized application with photograph and the mandatory certification fee, subject to the application’s stated fee-waiver eligibility.
Background
Complete a new Board-approved criminal background check for this certification purpose.
Certification
The Board’s Applications & Forms instructions require BACB certification before applying; Part III of the application separately requests the assistant national certification number.
Character
Establish good moral character; provide the three references requested in the application.
Education
Hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or institution; request official transcripts directly from the university.
Exam Administration
Complete the online jurisprudence examination independently after the application documents, references, transcripts, background results and proof of supervision are received.
Existing Jurisdiction
Obtain direct verification from other jurisdictions in which certified or licensed.
Open Approved National Examination
R.S. 37:3707(A)(5) permits other Board-approved nationally recognized examinations meeting its accreditation criteria. The current application directs applicants to contact the Board regarding accepted agencies; this unnamed remainder is an applicant condition.
Professional Standards
Conduct professional activities according to accepted standards under R.S. 37:3707(A)(7).
Supervision
Provide proof of supervision by a Louisiana licensed behavior analyst on the required form, with a form for each supervisor; practice only under direct supervision.
Waiting Period
Reapply after three years from suspension under R.S. 37:3706(D) or 37:3707(D), as applicable; this is separate from Board discretionary reinstatement.
Annual renewal
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Continuing Education
For LBA/SCABA, provide continuing-education compliance under Chapter 8; current post-July-2026 requirements are 32 credits with four in ethics for LBA and 20 credits with four in ethics for SCABA, subject to the Board’s extensions and exemptions.
Forms And Fees
Submit required signed renewal forms and the applicable renewal fee.
Period
Renew annually by July 1; the renewal period opens in May and closes June 30.
Renewal Notice Statement
The Board’s 2026 SCABA renewal notice prints “20 HOURS WITH 3 IN ETHICS” for certificants in June 2024 or prior; LAC 46:VIII.803(A) controls and requires four ethics credits for July 2026 and henceforth.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Permit Pending Normal License

Permit pending normal Louisiana SCABA licensure, certification or registration, available under the military-family and healthcare-dependent statutes. It terminates when the permanent application does not qualify.

Licensing authority: Louisiana Behavior Analyst Board

Permit pending normal license: Endorsement for a dependent of a qualifying healthcare professional
Louisiana jurisprudence exam
Dependent
Be the spouse or qualifying child defined in R.S. 37:1751(A)(1) of a healthcare professional from the exhaustive list in (A)(2), who relocates to Louisiana, establishes legal residence, holds a valid Louisiana healthcare license and provides services in Louisiana.
Discipline
Meet the criminal-record, license-revocation, surrender and pending-investigation criteria in R.S. 37:1751(C)(2)(e)-(h).
Exclusions
The exclusions in R.S. 37:1751(K) apply to judicial occupations, the specified compact and nationwide licensing/registry-system cases.
Existing License
Use the endorsement route where provided in law. Otherwise meet R.S. 37:1751(C)(2), including a current license with similar scope held for one year, satisfaction of the issuing board’s qualification standards and good standing.
Fees
Pay applicable fees.
Jurisprudence Discretion
R.S. 37:1751(D) allows the existing jurisprudential examination when Louisiana law or Board rules require it.
Permanent Application
Apply simultaneously for a permanent license; any temporary permit terminates if the permanent application does not qualify.
Permit Form
The statutory alternative is a permit pending normal license, with simultaneous permanent application and automatic termination if that application does not qualify.
Supervision
Provide proof of supervision by a Louisiana licensed behavior analyst on the required form, with a form for each supervisor; practice only under direct supervision.
Permit pending normal license: Work experience route for a dependent of a qualifying healthcare professional
Louisiana jurisprudence exam
Dependent
Be the spouse or qualifying child defined in R.S. 37:1751(A)(1) of a healthcare professional from the exhaustive list in (A)(2), who relocates to Louisiana, establishes legal residence, holds a valid Louisiana healthcare license and provides services in Louisiana.
Discipline
Meet the criminal-record, license-revocation, surrender and pending-investigation criteria in R.S. 37:1751(C)(2)(e)-(h).
Exclusions
The exclusions in R.S. 37:1751(K) apply to judicial occupations, the specified compact and nationwide licensing/registry-system cases.
Experience
Work for at least three years in a jurisdiction that does not require a license or government certification for the occupation; Louisiana scope must be similar and R.S. 37:1751(C)(2)(e)-(j) must be satisfied.
Fees
Pay applicable fees.
Jurisprudence Discretion
R.S. 37:1751(D) allows the existing jurisprudential examination when Louisiana law or Board rules require it.
Permanent Application
Apply simultaneously for a permanent license; any temporary permit terminates if the permanent application does not qualify.
Permit Form
The statutory alternative is a permit pending normal license, with simultaneous permanent application and automatic termination if that application does not qualify.
Supervision
Provide proof of supervision by a Louisiana licensed behavior analyst on the required form, with a form for each supervisor; practice only under direct supervision.
Permit pending normal license: Military family endorsement
Louisiana jurisprudence exam
Discipline
No occupational-license revocation or surrender for negligence or intentional misconduct, and no unresolved unprofessional-conduct or crime complaint, allegation or investigation as specified in R.S. 37:3651(A)(6)-(8).
Exclusions
R.S. 37:3651(P)-(Q) exclude dishonorable-discharge cases and the listed judicial, compact and nationwide licensing-system cases. BACB private certification is an applicant qualification; the credential surveyed here is the separate Louisiana-issued credential.
Existing License
Hold a current occupational license with similar practice scope for at least one year, in good standing; have satisfied the issuing board’s examination or education, training or experience criteria and have no disqualifying criminal record.
Fees
Pay applicable fees.
Jurisprudence Discretion
R.S. 37:3651(E) allows the Board’s existing Louisiana jurisprudential examination when the ordinary credential requires it.
Military Connection
Be a member of the military, qualifying Department of Defense civilian, spouse or dependent meeting R.S. 37:3651’s Louisiana duty-assignment or legal-residence criteria.
Permanent Application
Apply simultaneously for a permanent license; any permit terminates automatically if the permanent application fails qualification.
Permit Form
The statutory alternative is a permit pending normal license, with simultaneous permanent application and automatic termination if that application does not qualify.
Supervision
Provide proof of supervision by a Louisiana licensed behavior analyst on the required form, with a form for each supervisor; practice only under direct supervision.
Permit pending normal license: Military family licensure based on work experience
Louisiana jurisprudence exam
Discipline
No occupational-license revocation or surrender for negligence or intentional misconduct, and no unresolved unprofessional-conduct or crime complaint, allegation or investigation as specified in R.S. 37:3651(A)(6)-(8).
Exclusions
R.S. 37:3651(P)-(Q) exclude dishonorable-discharge cases and the listed judicial, compact and nationwide licensing-system cases. BACB private certification is an applicant qualification; the credential surveyed here is the separate Louisiana-issued credential.
Experience
Have worked at least three years in an occupation not requiring licensure or government certification in the originating jurisdiction, with similar Louisiana scope; satisfy R.S. 37:3651(A)(6)-(10).
Fees
Pay applicable fees.
Jurisprudence Discretion
R.S. 37:3651(E) allows the Board’s existing Louisiana jurisprudential examination when the ordinary credential requires it.
Military Connection
Be a member of the military, qualifying Department of Defense civilian, spouse or dependent meeting R.S. 37:3651’s Louisiana duty-assignment or legal-residence criteria.
Permanent Application
Apply simultaneously for a permanent license; any permit terminates automatically if the permanent application fails qualification.
Permit Form
The statutory alternative is a permit pending normal license, with simultaneous permanent application and automatic termination if that application does not qualify.
Supervision
Provide proof of supervision by a Louisiana licensed behavior analyst on the required form, with a form for each supervisor; practice only under direct supervision.
Permit pending normal license: Military family licensure based on private certification and experience
Louisiana jurisprudence exam
Discipline
No occupational-license revocation or surrender for negligence or intentional misconduct, and no unresolved unprofessional-conduct or crime complaint, allegation or investigation as specified in R.S. 37:3651(A)(6)-(8).
Exclusions
R.S. 37:3651(P)-(Q) exclude dishonorable-discharge cases and the listed judicial, compact and nationwide licensing-system cases. BACB private certification is an applicant qualification; the credential surveyed here is the separate Louisiana-issued credential.
Experience
Have worked at least two years in a jurisdiction not regulating the occupation by occupational license or government certification.
Fees
Pay applicable fees.
Jurisprudence Discretion
R.S. 37:3651(E) allows the Board’s existing Louisiana jurisprudential examination when the ordinary credential requires it.
Military Connection
Be a member of the military, qualifying Department of Defense civilian, spouse or dependent meeting R.S. 37:3651’s Louisiana duty-assignment or legal-residence criteria.
Permanent Application
Apply simultaneously for a permanent license; any permit terminates automatically if the permanent application fails qualification.
Permit Form
The statutory alternative is a permit pending normal license, with simultaneous permanent application and automatic termination if that application does not qualify.
Private Certification
Hold a current valid private certification in good standing and satisfy R.S. 37:3651(A)(6)-(10). No particular private certification examination is named, so it is an applicant condition.
Supervision
Provide proof of supervision by a Louisiana licensed behavior analyst on the required form, with a form for each supervisor; practice only under direct supervision.

BCBA Certification Examination

Provider
Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB); delivered by Pearson VUE in person at authorized Pearson VUE testing sites
Format
Computer-based multiple-choice examination, continuously available and offered only in English; each question has 4 possible answers and only 1 correct answer; all questions are equally weighted and the result is based on overall performance
Exam questions
185 multiple-choice questions: 175 scored and 10 unscored
Time limit
4 hours
Passing score
Pass/fail; criterion-referenced passing score established by the modified Angoff method
Exam fee
$245 certification application (BACB) plus $125 examination appointment (Pearson VUE); $140 examination retake application
Examination outline
  • A. Behaviorism and Philosophical Foundations (8 of 175 scored questions) (5%)
    • A.1. Identify the goals of behavior analysis as a science (i.e., description, prediction, control).
    • A.2. Explain the philosophical assumptions underlying the science of behavior analysis (e.g., selectionism, determinism, empiricism, parsimony, pragmatism).
    • A.3. Explain behavior from the perspective of radical behaviorism.
    • A.4. Distinguish among behaviorism, the experimental analysis of behavior, applied behavior analysis, and professional practice guided by the science of behavior analysis.
    • A.5. Identify and describe dimensions of applied behavior analysis.
  • B. Concepts and Principles (24 of 175 scored questions) (14%)
    • B.1. Identify and distinguish among behavior, response, and response class.
    • B.2. Identify and distinguish between stimulus and stimulus class.
    • B.3. Identify and distinguish between respondent and operant conditioning.
    • B.4. Identify and distinguish between positive and negative reinforcement contingencies.
    • B.5. Identify and distinguish between positive and negative punishment contingencies.
    • B.6. Identify and distinguish between automatic and socially mediated contingencies.
    • B.7. Identify and distinguish among unconditioned, conditioned, and generalized reinforcers.
    • B.8. Identify and distinguish among unconditioned, conditioned, and generalized punishers.
    • B.9. Identify and distinguish among simple schedules of reinforcement.
    • B.10. Identify and distinguish among concurrent, multiple, mixed, and chained schedules of reinforcement.
    • B.11. Identify and distinguish between operant and respondent extinction as operations and processes.
    • B.12. Identify examples of stimulus control.
    • B.13. Identify examples of stimulus discrimination.
    • B.14. Identify and distinguish between stimulus and response generalization.
    • B.15. Identify examples of response maintenance.
    • B.16. Identify examples of motivating operations.
    • B.17. Distinguish between motivating operations and stimulus control.
    • B.18. Identify and distinguish between rule-governed and contingency-shaped behavior.
    • B.19. Identify and distinguish among verbal operants.
    • B.20. Identify the role of multiple control in verbal behavior.
    • B.21. Identify examples of processes that promote emergent relations and generative performance.
    • B.22. Identify ways behavioral momentum can be used to understand response persistence.
    • B.23. Identify ways the matching law can be used to interpret response allocation.
    • B.24. Identify and distinguish between imitation and observational learning.
  • C. Measurement, Data Display, and Interpretation (21 of 175 scored questions) (12%)
    • C.1. Create operational definitions of behavior.
    • C.2. Distinguish among direct, indirect, and product measures of behavior.
    • C.3. Measure occurrence.
    • C.4. Measure temporal dimensions of behavior (e.g., duration, latency, interresponse time).
    • C.5. Distinguish between continuous and discontinuous measurement procedures.
    • C.6. Design and apply discontinuous measurement procedures (e.g., interval recording, time sampling).
    • C.7. Measure efficiency (e.g., trials to criterion, cost-benefit analysis, training duration).
    • C.8. Evaluate the validity and reliability of measurement procedures.
    • C.9. Select a measurement procedure to obtain representative data that accounts for the critical dimension of the behavior and environmental constraints.
    • C.10. Graph data to communicate relevant quantitative relations (e.g., equal-interval graphs, bar graphs, cumulative records).
    • C.11. Interpret graphed data.
    • C.12. Select a measurement procedure to obtain representative procedural integrity data that accounts for relevant dimensions (e.g., accuracy, dosage) and environmental constraints.
  • D. Experimental Design (13 of 175 scored questions) (7%)
    • D.1. Distinguish between dependent and independent variables.
    • D.2. Distinguish between internal and external validity.
    • D.3. Identify threats to internal validity (e.g., history, maturation).
    • D.4. Identify the defining features of single-case experimental designs (e.g., individuals serve as their own controls, repeated measures, prediction, verification, replication).
    • D.5. Identify the relative strengths of single-case experimental designs and group designs.
    • D.6. Critique and interpret data from single-case experimental designs.
    • D.7. Distinguish among reversal, multiple-baseline, multielement, and changing-criterion designs.
    • D.8. Identify rationales for conducting comparative, component, and parametric analyses.
    • D.9. Apply single-case experimental designs.
  • E. Ethical and Professional Issues (22 of 175 scored questions) (13%)
    • E.1. Identify and apply core principles underlying the ethics codes for BACB certificants (e.g., benefit others; treat others with compassion, dignity, and respect; behave with integrity).
    • E.2. Identify the risks to oneself, others, and the profession as a result of engaging in unethical behavior.
    • E.3. Develop and maintain competence by engaging in professional development activities (e.g., read literature, seek consultation, establish mentors).
    • E.4. Identify and comply with requirements for collecting, using, protecting, and disclosing confidential information.
    • E.5. Identify and comply with requirements for making public statements about professional activities (e.g., social media activity; misrepresentation of professional credentials, behavior analysis, and service outcomes).
    • E.6. Identify the conditions under which services or supervision should be discontinued and apply steps that should be taken when transitioning clients and supervisees to another professional.
    • E.7. Identify types of and risks associated with multiple relationships, and how to mitigate those risks when they are unavoidable.
    • E.8. Identify and apply interpersonal and other skills (e.g., accepting feedback, listening actively, seeking input, collaborating) to establish and maintain professional relationships.
    • E.9. Engage in cultural humility in service delivery and professional relationships.
    • E.10. Apply culturally responsive and inclusive service and supervision activities.
    • E.11. Identify personal biases and how they might interfere with professional activity.
    • E.12. Identify and apply the legal, regulatory, and practice requirements (e.g., licensure, jurisprudence, funding, certification) relevant to the delivery of behavior-analytic services.
  • F. Behavior Assessment (23 of 175 scored questions) (13%)
    • F.1. Identify relevant sources of information in records (e.g., educational, medical, historical) at the outset of the case.
    • F.2. Identify and integrate relevant cultural variables in the assessment process.
    • F.3. Design and evaluate assessments of relevant skill strengths and areas of need.
    • F.4. Design and evaluate preference assessments.
    • F.5. Design and evaluate descriptive assessments.
    • F.6. Design and evaluate functional analyses.
    • F.7. Interpret assessment data to determine the need for behavior-analytic services and/or referral to others.
    • F.8. Interpret assessment data to identify and prioritize socially significant, client-informed, and culturally responsive behavior-change procedures and goals.
  • G. Behavior-Change Procedures (25 of 175 scored questions) (14%)
    • G.1. Design and evaluate positive and negative reinforcement procedures.
    • G.2. Design and evaluate differential reinforcement (e.g., DRA, DRO, DRL, DRH) procedures with and without extinction.
    • G.3. Design and evaluate time-based reinforcement (e.g., fixed-time) schedules.
    • G.4. Identify procedures to establish and use conditioned reinforcers (e.g., token economies).
    • G.5. Incorporate motivating operations and discriminative stimuli into behavior-change procedures.
    • G.6. Design and evaluate procedures to produce simple and conditional discriminations.
    • G.7. Select and evaluate stimulus and response prompting procedures (e.g., errorless, most-to-least, least-to-most).
    • G.8. Design and implement procedures to fade stimulus and response prompts (e.g., prompt delay, stimulus fading).
    • G.9. Design and evaluate modeling procedures.
    • G.10. Design and evaluate instructions and rules.
    • G.11. Shape dimensions of behavior.
    • G.12. Select and implement chaining procedures.
    • G.13. Design and evaluate trial-based and free-operant procedures.
    • G.14. Design and evaluate group contingencies.
    • G.15. Design and evaluate procedures to promote stimulus and response generalization.
    • G.16. Design and evaluate procedures to maintain desired behavior change following intervention (e.g., schedule thinning, transferring to naturally occurring reinforcers).
    • G.17. Design and evaluate positive and negative punishment (e.g., time-out, response cost, overcorrection).
    • G.18. Evaluate emotional and elicited effects of behavior-change procedures.
    • G.19. Design and evaluate procedures to promote emergent relations and generative performance.
  • H. Selecting and Implementing Interventions (20 of 175 scored questions) (11%)
    • H.1. Develop intervention goals in observable and measurable terms.
    • H.2. Identify and recommend interventions based on assessment results, scientific evidence, client preferences, and contextual fit (e.g., expertise required for implementation, cultural variables, environmental resources).
    • H.3. Select socially valid alternative behavior to be established or increased when a target behavior is to be decreased.
    • H.4. Plan for and attempt to mitigate possible unwanted effects when using reinforcement, extinction, and punishment procedures.
    • H.5. Plan for and attempt to mitigate possible relapse of the target behavior.
    • H.6. Make data-based decisions about procedural integrity.
    • H.7. Make data-based decisions about the effectiveness of the intervention and the need for modification.
    • H.8. Collaborate with others to support and enhance client services.
  • I. Personnel Supervision and Management (19 of 175 scored questions) (11%)
    • I.1. Identify the benefits of using behavior-analytic supervision (e.g., improved client outcomes, improved staff performance and retention).
    • I.2. Identify and apply strategies for establishing effective supervisory relationships (e.g., executing supervisor-supervisee contracts, establishing clear expectations, giving and accepting feedback).
    • I.3. Identify and implement methods that promote equity in supervision practices.
    • I.4. Select supervision goals based on an assessment of the supervisee’s skills, cultural variables, and the environment.
    • I.5. Identify and apply empirically validated and culturally responsive performance management procedures (e.g., modeling, practice, feedback, reinforcement, task clarification, manipulation of response effort).
    • I.6. Apply a function-based approach (e.g., performance diagnostics) to assess and improve supervisee behavior.
    • I.7. Make data-based decisions about the efficacy of supervisory practices.
Examination sources

Louisiana jurisprudence exam

Provider
Louisiana Behavior Analyst Board
Format
Online, open-book, multiple-choice; completed independently
Exam fee
$75 under LAC 46:VIII.305(A)
Examination outline
  • Louisiana Revised Statutes, Title 37, Chapter 60 — Behavior Analysts
  • LAC 46:VIII, Chapter 2 — Behavior Analysis
  • LAC 46:VIII, Chapter 3 — Application Procedures and Board Fees
  • LAC 46:VIII, Chapter 4 — License, Certification and Registration Renewal Process
  • LAC 46:VIII, Chapter 5 — Supervision Requirements
  • LAC 46:VIII, Chapter 6 — Rules for Disciplinary Action
  • LAC 46:VIII, Chapter 8 — Continuing Education Requirements for Licensed Behavior Analysts and State-Certified Assistant Behavior Analysts
  • LAC 46:VIII, Chapter 10 — Ethical Standards
Examination sources

BCaBA Certification Examination

Provider
Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB); delivered by Pearson VUE in person at authorized Pearson VUE testing sites
Format
Computer-based multiple-choice examination, continuously available and offered only in English; each question has 4 possible answers and only 1 correct answer; all questions are equally weighted and the result is based on overall performance
Exam questions
175 multiple-choice questions: 150 scored and 25 unscored
Time limit
4 hours
Passing score
Pass/fail; criterion-referenced passing score established by the modified Angoff method
Exam fee
$175 certification application (BACB) plus $125 examination appointment (Pearson VUE)
Examination outline
  • A. Behaviorism and Philosophical Foundations (10 of 150 scored questions) (7%)
    • A.1. Explain the goals of behavior analysis as a natural science (i.e., description, prediction, control).
    • A.2. Explain the philosophical assumptions underlying the science of behavior analysis (e.g., selectionism, determinism, empiricism, parsimony, pragmatism).
    • A.3. Describe and explain behavior from the perspective of radical behaviorism.
    • A.4. Distinguish among behaviorism, the experimental analysis of behavior, applied behavior analysis, and professional practice guided by the science of behavior analysis.
    • A.5. Identify and describe dimensions of applied behavior analysis (Baer, Wolf, & Risley, 1968).
  • B. Concepts and Principles (18 of 150 scored questions) (12%)
    • B.1. Identify and distinguish among behavior, response, and response class.
    • B.2. Identify and distinguish between stimulus and stimulus class.
    • B.3. Identify and distinguish between respondent and operant conditioning.
    • B.4. Identify and distinguish between positive and negative reinforcement contingencies.
    • B.5. Identify and distinguish between positive and negative punishment contingencies.
    • B.6. Identify and distinguish between automatic and socially mediated contingencies.
    • B.7. Identify and distinguish among unconditioned, conditioned, and generalized reinforcers and punishers.
    • B.8. Identify and distinguish among simple schedules of reinforcement.
    • B.9. Identify examples of operant extinction.
    • B.10. Identify and distinguish between types of stimulus control.
    • B.11. Identify and distinguish between discrimination and generalization.
    • B.12. Define and identify examples of unconditioned motivating operations.
    • B.13. Identify and distinguish between rule-governed and contingency-shaped behavior.
    • B.14. Identify and distinguish among elementary verbal operants.
    • B.15. Define and identify examples of processes that promote emergent relations and generative performance.
  • C. Measurement, Data Display, and Interpretation (20 of 150 scored questions) (13%)
    • C.1. Define and identify dimensions of behavior (e.g., count, duration, magnitude).
    • C.2. Describe the form (i.e., topography) and develop operational definitions of behavior.
    • C.3. Distinguish among direct, indirect, and product measures of behavior.
    • C.4. Develop and implement continuous measurement procedures (e.g., duration recording, event recording).
    • C.5. Develop and implement discontinuous measurement procedures (e.g., interval recording, time sampling).
    • C.6. Evaluate the validity and reliability of measurement procedures.
    • C.7. Select a measurement system to obtain representative data given the dimensions of behavior and the logistics of observing and recording.
    • C.8. Graph data to communicate relevant quantitative relations (e.g., equal-interval graphs, bar graphs, cumulative records).
    • C.9. Interpret graphed data.
    • C.10. Develop and evaluate mastery criteria.
  • D. Experimental Design (10 of 150 scored questions) (7%)
    • D.1. Distinguish between dependent and independent variables.
    • D.2. Distinguish between internal and external validity.
    • D.3. Identify the defining features of single-case experimental designs (e.g., individuals serve as their own controls, repeated measures, prediction, verification, replication).
    • D.4. Identify strengths of single-case experimental design.
    • D.5. Distinguish among and implement single-case experimental designs (e.g., reversal, multiple baseline, multielement, changing criterion).
    • D.6. Distinguish among and implement comparative, component, and parametric analyses.
  • E. Ethical and Professional Issues (18 of 150 scored questions) (12%)
    • E.1. Identify and apply core principles underlying the ethics codes for BACB certificants (e.g., benefit others; treat others with compassion, dignity, and respect; behave with integrity).
    • E.2. Identify the risks to oneself, others, and the profession associated with engaging in unethical behavior (e.g., misuse of social media, misrepresentation of one’s credential, making confidential information public).
    • E.3. Identify one’s area(s) of competence and when to seek a supervisor’s guidance.
    • E.4. Identify professional development activities that strengthen and expand areas of competence (e.g., attend conferences, read literature, seek consultation, establish mentors).
    • E.5. Identify and comply with requirements for collecting, using, protecting, and disclosing confidential information.
    • E.6. Identify steps that should be taken when transitioning clients or supervisees to another professional or when a BCaBA transitions to a different supervisor.
    • E.7. Identify types of and risks associated with multiple relationships, and how to mitigate those risks when they are unavoidable.
    • E.8. Identify and apply interpersonal and other skills (e.g., accepting feedback, listening actively, seeking input, collaborating) to establish and maintain professional relationships.
    • E.9. Engage in cultural humility in service delivery and professional relationships.
    • E.10. Apply culturally responsive and inclusive service and supervision activities.
    • E.11. Identify and apply the legal, regulatory, and practice requirements (e.g., licensure, jurisprudence, funding, certification) relevant to the delivery of behavior-analytic services.
  • F. Behavior Assessment (17 of 150 scored questions) (11%)
    • F.1. Review relevant information in available records and data (e.g., educational, medical, historical) at the outset of a case.
    • F.2. Identify conditions that warrant behavior-analytic services.
    • F.3. Identify and prioritize socially significant, client-informed, and culturally responsive behavior-change goals.
    • F.4. Implement assessments of relevant skill strengths and deficits, and contextual fit (e.g., client values, cultural variables, social validity, environmental resources).
    • F.5. Implement preference and reinforcer assessments.
    • F.6. Implement functional assessments of behavior, including indirect, descriptive, and experimental analyses.
  • G. Behavior-Change Procedures (22 of 150 scored questions) (15%)
    • G.1. Develop and implement positive and negative reinforcement procedures, including contingent and noncontingent applications.
    • G.2. Develop and implement procedures to establish and use conditioned reinforcers.
    • G.3. Develop and implement procedures that incorporate motivating operations and discriminative stimuli.
    • G.4. Develop and implement procedures to teach simple and conditional discriminations.
    • G.5. Develop and implement procedures using stimulus and response prompts that include appropriate fading procedures (e.g., errorless, least-to-most, stimulus fading).
    • G.6. Develop and implement modeling procedures.
    • G.7. Develop and implement procedures that use instructions and rules.
    • G.8. Develop and implement shaping procedures.
    • G.9. Develop and implement chaining procedures.
    • G.10. Develop and implement procedures to teach elementary verbal operants.
    • G.11. Develop and implement procedures to promote emergent relations and generative performance.
    • G.12. Develop and implement procedures that promote behavioral persistence.
    • G.13. Develop and implement acquisition procedures that are appropriate to the client’s skills and intervention goals (e.g., discrete-trial, free-operant, and naturalistic teaching arrangements).
    • G.14. Develop and implement group contingency procedures.
    • G.15. Develop and implement contingency contracting procedures.
    • G.16. Develop and implement self-management procedures.
    • G.17. Develop and implement procedures to promote stimulus and response generalization.
    • G.18. Develop and implement differential reinforcement procedures with and without extinction.
    • G.19. Define and implement positive and negative punishment procedures (e.g., time-out, response cost, overcorrection).
    • G.20. Develop and implement procedures to promote maintenance of behavior change.
  • H. Intervention Development and Monitoring (20 of 150 scored questions) (13%)
    • H.1. State intervention goals in observable and measurable terms.
    • H.2. Identify potential interventions based on assessment results and scientific evidence.
    • H.3. Develop intervention goals and procedures based on risks and contextual fit (e.g., client preferences and values, cultural variables, social validity, environmental resources).
    • H.4. Identify alternative behaviors to be established or increased when a target behavior is to be decreased.
    • H.5. Identify possible unwanted effects when using reinforcement, extinction, and punishment procedures.
    • H.6. Evaluate client progress and procedural integrity.
    • H.7. Make data-based decisions about the effectiveness of procedures and the need for modification.
    • H.8. Collaborate with and include others who support and/or provide services to clients.
  • I. Supervisory Relationships (15 of 150 scored questions) (10%)
    • I.1. Use behavior-analytic supervision practices and state the potential risks of ineffective supervision (e.g., poor client outcomes, impaired job satisfaction, employee turnover).
    • I.2. Identify and apply strategies for establishing and maintaining effective supervisory relationships (e.g., active listening, providing reinforcement, reciprocal feedback).
    • I.3. Identify and implement methods that promote equity in supervision practices.
    • I.4. Establish clear performance expectations for the supervisor and supervisee.
    • I.5. Select supervision goals based on an assessment of the supervisee’s skills.
    • I.6. Apply empirically validated and competency-based approaches to train supervisees to perform assessment and intervention procedures.
    • I.7. Identify and apply empirically validated and culturally responsive performance management procedures (e.g., modeling, practice, feedback, reinforcement, task clarification, manipulation of response effort).
    • I.8. Apply a function-based approach (e.g., performance diagnostics) to assess and improve supervisee behavior.
    • I.9. Evaluate the effects of supervision (e.g., on client outcomes, on supervisee repertoires).
Examination sources