COBA IN PROGRESS EXAM INFO
2026-2027
When can you practice BA without a COBA? - ANSWER-1. if you are a licensed
psychologist, social worker, counseling, or MFT and ABA is within your scope
2. supervised by those above ^
3. supervised by a COBA
4. nonhuman or nonpatient practice (animals, OBM)
5. if you dont refer to yourself as a behavior analyst
6. post-grad trainee who is in ABA professional training
how long is COBA valid for? - ANSWER-two years
when must you renew COBA? - ANSWER-On or before the 31st day of august of
each even numbered year
How many CEs do you need to renew COBA? - ANSWER-23 with 4 of them being
ethics, professional conduct, or cultural competency
when can psychology refuse to issue a certificate? - ANSWER-1. felony
2. use of fraud or deceit in the obtaining of the certificate
3. requesting commissions/renumerations for referrals
4. HIPAA violations
5. negligence
6. substance abuse
7. violation of BACB ethics
8. practicing out of scope
9. using fee waivers as enticement for a consumer
What do you need to do when you renew COBA? - ANSWER-1. register with the
state board of psychology on a form prescribed by the board (provide personal info
and numbers)
2. pay 150 dollars to the board secretary
What if you were issued a certificate for the first time on or before august 31st of an
even-numbered year? - ANSWER-They will be required to renew on or before the
31st day of august of the NEXT even numbered year.
Revoked COBAs can be restored/issued only when... - ANSWER-the court
determines that the person is competent for the purpose of holding it - exam may be
administered to them again
COBAs may waive deductibles or fees when... - ANSWER-1. health benefit plan
expressly allows it
2. for professional services rendered to another certificant
2026-2027
When can you practice BA without a COBA? - ANSWER-1. if you are a licensed
psychologist, social worker, counseling, or MFT and ABA is within your scope
2. supervised by those above ^
3. supervised by a COBA
4. nonhuman or nonpatient practice (animals, OBM)
5. if you dont refer to yourself as a behavior analyst
6. post-grad trainee who is in ABA professional training
how long is COBA valid for? - ANSWER-two years
when must you renew COBA? - ANSWER-On or before the 31st day of august of
each even numbered year
How many CEs do you need to renew COBA? - ANSWER-23 with 4 of them being
ethics, professional conduct, or cultural competency
when can psychology refuse to issue a certificate? - ANSWER-1. felony
2. use of fraud or deceit in the obtaining of the certificate
3. requesting commissions/renumerations for referrals
4. HIPAA violations
5. negligence
6. substance abuse
7. violation of BACB ethics
8. practicing out of scope
9. using fee waivers as enticement for a consumer
What do you need to do when you renew COBA? - ANSWER-1. register with the
state board of psychology on a form prescribed by the board (provide personal info
and numbers)
2. pay 150 dollars to the board secretary
What if you were issued a certificate for the first time on or before august 31st of an
even-numbered year? - ANSWER-They will be required to renew on or before the
31st day of august of the NEXT even numbered year.
Revoked COBAs can be restored/issued only when... - ANSWER-the court
determines that the person is competent for the purpose of holding it - exam may be
administered to them again
COBAs may waive deductibles or fees when... - ANSWER-1. health benefit plan
expressly allows it
2. for professional services rendered to another certificant
