30 Miss. Code. R. 3301-6.4 - Sources of Continuing Education

A. Only courses/providers of CE courses approved by the BACB or a verified course sequence accrediting body specific to Behavior Analysis (e.g., ABAI, APBA) will be accepted as continuing education for licensure renewal purposes. A course not approved by the BACB or verified course sequence accrediting body specific to Behavior Analysis may be reviewed by the Board prior to attendance at the course. Contact the Board for information.

B. Continuing Education of the following types will be accepted:

Type	Engagement Form	CE Value
Learning	Attending CE courses approved by the BACB or a verified course sequence accrediting body specific to Behavior Analysis (e.g., ABAI, APBA)	25 minutes of Learning is equivalent to 0.5 CE
	Completing didactic Behavior Analytic graduate courses with a passing grade ("C" or higher in a graded course or "pass" in a pass/fail system).	1 semester credit hour = 6.0 CE
	Attending Mississippi Autism Board meeting	25 minutes of Learning is equivalent to 0.5 CE (not more than 6 CE may be allowed for this engagement each cycle regardless of how many hours are attended)
Teaching	Teaching CE courses approved by the BACB or a verified course sequence accrediting body specific to Behavior Analysis (e.g., ABAI, APBA)	25 minutes of Teaching CE course equivalent to 0.5 CE
	Teaching university courses in Behavior Analysis at an accredited, degree-granting university	1 semester credit hour = 6.0 CE
Scholarship	Publishing an article on Behavior Analysis in a peer- reviewed journal	1 publication = 8.0 CE

B. Specific UNACCEPTABLE activities include:

1) All in-service programs not approved in accordance with Rule 6.4(a) of these regulations.

2) Orientation to specific work-site programs dealing with organizational structures, processes, or procedures.

3) Meetings for purposes of policy decision.

4) Non-educational meetings at annual conferences, chapter, or organizational meetings.

5) Entertainment or recreational meetings or activities.

6) Committee meetings, holding of office, serving as an organizational delegate.

7) Visiting exhibits.

8) CPR education.

9) Self-directed studies other than those previously outlined.

10) Self-directed podcasts

11) Regular work activities as a Behavior Analyst or Associate Behavior Analyst.

Notes

30 Miss. Code. R. 3301-6.4

Miss. Code Ann. § 73-75-21

Amended 4/15/2024