Relias Academy offers convenient online courses for licensed professionals, paraprofessionals, and lifelong learners. Information on course requirements by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences are below, as well as a list of approved and accredited courses.
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- Browse the course list below to view education accepted by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. View course details or click Add to Cart to checkout and instantly enroll!
Expiration- Due On
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- Due Every
- 2 years
- Due Based On
- Birth Month
| Accepted CEUsASWB-Association of Social Work Boards; NBCC-National Board of Certified Counselors; APA-American Psychological Association | Hours- Hours Required
- 36
- Max Online Hours
- 36
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Required Topics | Hours | Frequency |
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| Ethics/Laws/Rules/Jurisprudence Behavioral Health Ethics/Mental Health Law | 6 | 2 years |
| HIV/AIDS One-Time Requirement (FIRST Renewal Only): Shall include: characteristics and methods of assessment and treatment of people living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS). Due during first renewal period. | 7 | |
| Suicide Prevention/Assessment/Treatment/Management Required for all Renewals in 2021 and 2022*
Suicide Risk Assessment and Intervention (6 hours) Note: Can also be completed via supervised training and can be any age- see Business and Professions Code (BPC) sections 4980.396 (LMFT), 4989.23 (LEP), 4996.27 (LCSW) and 4999.66 (LPCC)
The course will count toward the 36-hour requirement in the renewal cycle during which the course was actually taken. | 6 | |
| Profession Specific Effective July 1, 2023, the Board will begin requiring both applicants for licensure and licensees to have completed a minimum of three hours of training or coursework in the provision of mental health services via telehealth, which must include law and ethics related to telehealth. This is a one-time requirement. | 3 | |
| Ethics/Laws/Rules/Jurisprudence All registrants who renew their registration or whose registration expires after January 1, 2023, must take a minimum of three (3) hours of CE in California law and ethics during each renewal period to be eligible to renew their registration.
Relias does not have a course in CA Law and Ethics. | 3 | 2 years |
The information on this page was considered accurate when it was published. Relias Learning does not guarantee any board approvals or licensing regulations. Contact your professional board for their official requirements.