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CEU Continuing Education

Accredited continuing education to maintain your QABA credential — renew every two years, prepared with SpectrumHub

Overview

How does QABA credential maintenance work?

All QABA credentials (QBA, QASP-S, ABAT) require renewal every two years. If you don't meet the requirements within the renewal period, the credential lapses, and to regain it you must re-take the exam from the start.

2-Year CycleRenewalCertification / Renewal DateStart of the renewal cycleRenewal ApplicationOpens 60 days before the deadlineApply at qababoard.comCEU Earning PeriodMeet your credential's CEU requirementsComply with the ethics codeCert/RenewalEarning periodRenewal app
Right after earning / renewing
  • Start earning CEUs in your qababoard.com account
  • Add the renewal deadline to your calendar
Throughout the renewal period
  • Earn CEUs to meet your credential's requirements (Ethics, General, TIC, etc.)
  • Keep your Certificate of Attendance after each course
  • Comply with the ethics code and confirm no change in criminal record
From 60 days before the deadline
  • Renewal applications open after logging into qababoard.com
  • Upload certificates and pay the renewal fee
  • Late fees apply after the deadline ($50–$100)

Source: QABA Candidate Handbooks (QBA Oct 2023 · QASP-S Mar 2025 · ABAT Jun 2021)

CEU Requirements by Credential

Based on official handbooks — always verify the latest requirements before renewing

ItemQBAMastery supervisorQASP-SIntermediate supervisorABATDirect therapist
Total CEU hours32 hours20 hours12 hours
EthicsMinimum hours3 hours2 hours1 hour
In-personOn-site attendance5+ hoursNot specifiedIncluded in Live contact
Live ContactIncludes live online8+ hours(25% of total)Not specified3+ hours(25% of total)
TICTrauma-informed care2 hours *2 hours *
ComorbiditiesCo-occurring diagnoses2 hours *2 hours *
Renewal deadline patternJan 1 · Apr 1 · Jul 1 · Oct 1(quarterly)Jan 1 · Apr 1 · Jul 1 · Oct 1(quarterly)Jan 1 · Jul 1(semi-annual)
Renewal fee$200$130$50

* TIC (Trauma-Informed Care) and Comorbidities requirements apply to QBA and QASP-S from the first renewal on or after January 1, 2024.

* The ABAT handbook (2021) does not specify TIC/Comorbidities requirements. Check the latest requirements at qababoard.com.

Source: QBA Candidate Handbook (Oct 2023) · QASP-S Candidate Handbook (Mar 2025) · ABAT Candidate Handbook (Jun 2021)

When is my renewal deadline?

Your renewal deadline is exactly two years after the deadline of the quarter (QBA/QASP-S) or half-year (ABAT) in which you earned the credential. Note that it is not based on the exact date you earned it.

Earned Feb 2024 (QBA/QASP-S)

April 1, 2026

Jan–Mar → next quarter deadline

Earned Jun 2024 (QBA/QASP-S)

July 1, 2026

Apr–Jun → next quarter deadline

Earned Sep 2024 (QBA/QASP-S)

October 1, 2026

Jul–Sep → next quarter deadline

Earned Nov 2024 (ABAT)

July 1, 2026

Oct–Dec → semi-annual basis (July)

⚠️ Late penalties

Up to 30 days late

+$50

Late fee on top of renewal

Up to 90 days late

+$100

Late fee on top of renewal

No renewal within 2 years

Credential lapses

Must re-take from the start

Activities That Count as CEUs

Every CEU requires a certificate that includes the presenter's signature and name. The presenter must hold a master's degree or higher in a relevant field.

TypeCEU creditLimit
TopQABA-approved provider courses1 hour = 1 CEUNo limit
National/state ABA conferences (ABAI, etc.)1 hour = 1 CEUNo limit
University credit courses (prior QABA approval required)1 credit = 1 CEUUp to 30% of total CEUs
Seminars/webinars/workshops (non-accredited)1 hour = 1 CEUUp to 2 CEUs
QABA committee participation/development1 hour = 1 CEUUp to 2–4 CEUs
Poster presentation1 poster = 1 CEUUp to 1 CEU
First author of a paper/presentation1 work = 3 CEUsUp to 3 CEUs

SpectrumHub CEU Courses

See courses available now and others coming soon.

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CEU2 Ethics
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Ethics2 CEU

CEU-1 · 응용행동분석 윤리 강령과 사례의 이해

QABA 윤리 강령의 핵심 원칙을 실제 임상 사례와 함께 학습하여 현장 적용력을 높입니다.

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CEU1 General
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General1 CEU

CEU-1 · 자폐 스펙트럼 장애 아동을 위한 부모 교육의 효과: 체계적 문헌고찰 및 메타분석

ASD 아동 부모 교육 개입의 효과를 체계적 문헌고찰과 메타분석을 통해 검토합니다.

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CEU1 General
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General1 CEU

CEU-1 · ABA를 위한 변론 근거 검토

응용행동분석의 과학적 근거와 윤리적 실천을 위한 변론 논리를 체계적으로 검토합니다.

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CEU1 General
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General1 CEU

CEU-1 · 반향음향학이해: 음성 모방의 예측 지표 식별

반향어의 기능과 음성 모방 행동의 예측 지표를 분석하고 임상 개입 전략을 탐구합니다.

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CEU1 General
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General1 CEU

CEU-1 · ABA 공감속 탐구

응용행동분석 실천 현장에서의 공감(empathy) 역할과 치료적 관계 형성을 탐구합니다.

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Frequently Asked Questions

If you're up to 30 days late, a $50 late fee applies; up to 90 days, $100. If you miss the entire two-year renewal period, the credential lapses, and to regain it you must again meet all initial requirements — coursework, fieldwork, the exam, and so on.

Yes. Online courses from QABA-approved providers count without limit. However, seminars and webinars from non-accredited providers count for up to 2 CEUs per renewal cycle. In addition, QBA holders must complete 25% (8 hours) and ABAT holders 25% (3 hours) via live contact.

Keep the Certificate of Attendance you receive after each course, and upload it to your qababoard.com account when you apply for renewal. The certificate must include the presenter's signature and name. Because QABA may request original certificates during an audit, we recommend keeping originals for at least seven years.

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