High School Level

Registered Behavior Technician® (RBT®) A paraprofessional in behavior analysis who practices under the close, ongoing supervision of a BCBA, BCaBA, or FL-CBA.

Bachelor's Level

Board Certified Assistant
Behavior Analyst® (BCaBA®)
An undergraduate-level professional in behavior analysis who practices under the supervision of a BCBA or FL-CBA.

Graduate Level

Board Certified Behavior Analyst® (BCBA®) A graduate-level professional in behavior analysis who is able to practice independently and provide supervision for BCaBAs and RBTs.

RECENT NEWS

RBT Supervision Structure Blog

Have questions about supervision structures for RBTs? Wondering if an RBT Requirements Coordinator is right for your organization? Check out our latest blog post, "When to Establish an RBT Requirements Coordinator Structure." We break down the different RBT-supervisor models to help you choose the best fit.

Now Available: The October 2024 BACB Newsletter

We are pleased to announce the release of the October 2024 Newsletter. In this issue, you'll find details on the upcoming changes to the RBT certification application process and making adjustments to BCBA and BCaBA fieldwork hours, among other topics. Review it now for details.

Call for BACB Board of Directors Nominations

The BACB is holding nominations for two openings on its Board of Directors. BCBA/BCBA-D and BCaBA certificants may submit nominations, and self-nomination is permitted. For more information and to submit a nomination, please visit our Call for Nominations web page. Nominations will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. MST on Tuesday, November 12, 2024.

RBT Certification Application Process Updates

The RBT certification application process is getting an update. The streamlined process goes into effect January 2, 2025. Organizations should review the RBT Application Process Updates document for details on how the process is changing and start working on adjustments to internal processes.
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