COBA PRACTICE AND RENEWAL
GUIDELINES
1.
Under what circumstances is it permissible to engage in behavior analysis without
holding a Certificate of Behavior Analysis (COBA)?
A. If you are a licensed professional in a related field and your practice
includes behavior analysis within your scope.
B. If you have completed a behavior analysis course but have not yet
obtained your COBA.
C. If you are working independently without any supervision.
D. If you have a degree in psychology but are not licensed.
2.
What is the maximum duration before a Certificate of Behavior Analysis (COBA)
must be renewed?
One year
Two years
Three years
Five years
3.
What is the deadline for submitting your COBA renewal application to ensure your
certification remains active?
On or before the 31st day of August of each odd numbered year
On or before the 31st day of August of each even numbered year
On or before the 31st day of July of each even numbered year
On or before the 31st day of December of each even numbered year
4.
Which of the following steps is required for the renewal of a Certificate of Behavior
Analysis (COBA)?
Submit a new application for certification
Complete a background check and provide fingerprints
Register with the state board of psychology and pay a renewal fee
Attend a mandatory ethics workshop
5.
If a certificate is granted for the first time after August 31st of an odd-numbered year,
when is the subsequent renewal due?
On or before August 31st of the next odd-numbered year
On or before August 31st of the next even-numbered year
On or before August 31st of the current odd-numbered year
On or before August 31st of the current even-numbered year
6.
What is the minimum number of continuing education credits required for COBA
renewal, and how many of those must focus on ethics, professional conduct, or
cultural competency?
20 credits with 3 in ethics
23 credits with 4 in ethics
25 credits with 5 in ethics
GUIDELINES
1.
Under what circumstances is it permissible to engage in behavior analysis without
holding a Certificate of Behavior Analysis (COBA)?
A. If you are a licensed professional in a related field and your practice
includes behavior analysis within your scope.
B. If you have completed a behavior analysis course but have not yet
obtained your COBA.
C. If you are working independently without any supervision.
D. If you have a degree in psychology but are not licensed.
2.
What is the maximum duration before a Certificate of Behavior Analysis (COBA)
must be renewed?
One year
Two years
Three years
Five years
3.
What is the deadline for submitting your COBA renewal application to ensure your
certification remains active?
On or before the 31st day of August of each odd numbered year
On or before the 31st day of August of each even numbered year
On or before the 31st day of July of each even numbered year
On or before the 31st day of December of each even numbered year
4.
Which of the following steps is required for the renewal of a Certificate of Behavior
Analysis (COBA)?
Submit a new application for certification
Complete a background check and provide fingerprints
Register with the state board of psychology and pay a renewal fee
Attend a mandatory ethics workshop
5.
If a certificate is granted for the first time after August 31st of an odd-numbered year,
when is the subsequent renewal due?
On or before August 31st of the next odd-numbered year
On or before August 31st of the next even-numbered year
On or before August 31st of the current odd-numbered year
On or before August 31st of the current even-numbered year
6.
What is the minimum number of continuing education credits required for COBA
renewal, and how many of those must focus on ethics, professional conduct, or
cultural competency?
20 credits with 3 in ethics
23 credits with 4 in ethics
25 credits with 5 in ethics
