Chapter B1 – Article 30. BHA Recertification and Re-entry

Sec. B1.30.100. BHA Recertification Requirements.

A behavioral health aide or behavioral health practitioner applying for recertification shall:

1. meet the requirements of B1.20.100 [BHA general requirements];
2. provide evidence satisfactory to the Board that the applicant has met the continuing education requirements of chapter B-3 [BHA continuing education];
3. provide evidence satisfactory to the Board that the applicant continues to demonstrate the practical professional competencies required for the level of certification sought;
4. furnish evidence satisfactory to the board that the applicant has not had an extended clinical absence in the 24 months prior to application for recertification, or, if there has been an extended clinical absence, has met the requirements in B1.30.200 [BHA re-entry].

Sec. B1.30.200. BHA Re-Entry.

If an applicant has had an extended clinical absence, defined as an absence of 6 months or more from performing direct client care: a BHA Knowledge and Skills Checklist must be completed as defined in section B2.30.010 [BHA/P knowledge, skills, and scope of practice] with a Master’s level or above supervisor defined by section B2.10.100 [supervision of BHA/Ps].

Sec. B1.30.300. Reinstatement or Renewal of a Lapsed BHA Certificate.

The Board will, in its discretion, reinstate or renew a certificate that has lapsed if the applicant provides evidence satisfactory to the Board of (a), (b), and (c) below:

1. meets the requirements in B1.20.100 [BHA general requirements];
2. meets the continuing education requirements of chapter B-3 [BHA continuing education]; and
3. has not had an extended clinical absence between the date of issuance of their last certification and the current application for reinstating a lapsed certificate, or if there has been an extended clinical absence, they must meet the requirements in B1.30.200 [BHA re-entry].