The BACB has created an online contact form that allows certificants and other stakeholders to submit requirements recommendations to our subject matter expert committees. If you have recommendations that you would like the committee to hear at their next requirements review, please complete the Certification Program Requirements: Requests for Future Changes contact form. This is an easy and efficient way to suggest certification requirements updates and changes directly to the BACB.
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New Podcast: The BACB’s Role in the Profession of Behavior Analysis
In the latest episode of Inside the BACB, learn how the BACB differs from a professional membership association and the roles of each. BACB CEO Jim Carr and Deputy CEO Melissa Nosik will also shine a light on the existing BACB policies and programs to support and encourage activities focused on diversity.
Temporary Allowances for Experience/Fieldwork and Competency Assessments
Due to social distancing requirements during the COVID–19 pandemic, the BACB will allow temporary deviations for certain "with a client" requirements. As of March 1, the "observation with a client" sub–requirement that applies to Experience and Fieldwork will be temporarily waived for those without access to clients.
In addition, all RBT competency assessments received as of April 28, 2020 will allow "with a client" tasks to be fulfilled via "role play."
To learn more about COVID-19-related changes or news from the BACB, please visit our BACB COVID-19 Updates web page.
Updated RBT Handbook Now Available
The latest version of the RBT Handbook is now available. All updates made in April 2020 are outlined in the Version History and Updates section. RBTs should refer to this most current version of the handbook to obtain or maintain their certification.
Guidance for RBTs During the COVID-19 Pandemic
The COVID–19 pandemic continues to raise a lot of fearsand questions for many people around the world, and our RBTs are no exception. We encourage all RBTs to take a moment to review the general guidance we've developed to help you navigate this challenging and unprecedented time.
To learn more about COVID-19’s impact on the BACB and certificants, please visit our BACB COVID-19 Updates web page.
COVID-19 Pandemic: Ethics Guidance for ABA Providers
We have developed general ethics guidance and a list of resources for ABA providers during the COVID–19 pandemic.
To learn more about measures the taking for COVID-19 or general impacts the pandemic is having on certificants and ABA, please visit our BACB COVID-19 Updates web page.
COVID-19 Update from the BACB
Given the COVID–19 pandemic and the impact it will continue to have on our certificants, clients, families, and trainees, we have developed guidance in a number of areas related to our requirements.
To learn more about [topic], please visit our BACB COVID-19 Updates web page.
