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We are pleased to announce the publication of the November 2019 BACB Newsletter (PDF Download).

IN THIS ISSUE...

• RBT Announcements
• BACB Podcast Now Available for Streaming
• Ethics Violations and Code-enforcement Activities: 2018 Update
• Reminder: Upcoming Changes to Continuing Education Requirements
• Recent and Upcoming Changes to BACB Requirements

Keep up with the latest news from the BACB via your favorite streaming device. The “Inside the BACB” podcast offers insights into the organization and the profession from our staff experts, and explores how we serve our certificants, consumers, and the behavior analysis industry overall. Gain a new understanding of the BACB and valuable perspectives on behavior analysis. Don’t miss an episode—subscribe today.

The BACB seeks nominations for three openings on its Board of Directors. BCBA/BCBA-D and BCaBA certificants may submit nominations, and self-nomination is permitted. For more information or to submit a nomination, visit our  BACB Board of Directors: Call for Nominations webpage. Nominations will be accepted until 5 p.m. MST on Tuesday, November 19, 2019.

Effective November 1, 2019, several important RBT and supervision requirements have changed, as announced in the December 2018 BACB Newsletter. Please see the RBT Requirements webpage for all of the new requirements and transition information.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do supervisors need to retake the 8-Hour Supervision Training now that there is a 2.0 version?

No. If a supervisor has completed and submitted the 8-Hour Supervision Training, they do not need to complete a new training.

I’m a current RBT—do I need to reapply to meet the new requirements, including taking the certification examination based on the RBT Task List (2nd ed.)?

No. If you are already certified, you do not need to reapply to meet the new requirements as long as you maintain your certification. At your next renewal date, you must use the new Renewal Competency Assessment.

More questions? Find answers to frequently asked questions on the RBT Requirements page and the Supervision and Training page.

The BACB is pleased to call for nominations for the 2020 Michael Hemingway Behavior Analysis Award. In memory of the life and contributions of Michael Hemingway, this annual award honors an individual distinguished for their contributions (a) to the development of public policy related to behavior analysis and/or (b) to increasing the availability of behavior-analytic services. Nominations closed on Tuesday, October 22, 2019 at 5:00 PM MST. Visit the Michael Hemingway Behavior Analysis Award page to learn more about the award.

August examination results will be released starting at 5 p.m. (MDT) on September 20, 2019, and will be available in your BACB account within 72 hours. Please note: Due to system processing, applicants may not receive examination results at the same time. If you passed: If you passed your examination, your certification number will be available in your BACB account within the next week and you will receive your certificate in 4 to 6 weeks. We expect high call volumes, wait times, and heavy website traffic. We appreciate your patience. We will respond to requests as soon as possible.

We are pleased to announce the online publication of the August 2019 BACB Newsletter (PDF Download). IN THIS ISSUE...

• Experience/Fieldwork Verification Forms: Preventing Disputes Between Supervisors and Trainees
• Protect Your NPI Number and Certification Information from Fraud
• How to Calculate Supervision for Experience/Fieldwork Hours
• 2022 BCBA and BCaBA Requirements Changes
• New Ethics Resources
• New Anonymous Ethics Reporting Mechanism Available: The Publicly Documented Alleged Violation Submission
• BACB Data Resources
• Requests to Use BACB Intellectual Property
• Recent and Upcoming Changes to BACB Requirements

May examination results will be released starting at 5 p.m. (MDT) on June 14 and will be available in your BACB Gateway account within 72 hours. Please note: Due to system processing, applicants may not receive examination results at the same time. If you passed your examination, your certification number will be available in your BACB Gateway account within the next week and you will receive your certificate in 4 to 6 weeks. We expect high call volumes, wait times, and heavy website traffic. We appreciate your patience. We will respond to requests as soon as possible.

New document and video resources on applied behavior analysis subspecialty areas are available via our new ABA webpage.

Veterans who qualify for the GI Bill can receive reimbursement for BACB certification examination fees from the Department of Veterans Affairs, regardless of whether they pass the examination. Learn more about this benefit on the GI Bill website. Note: Contact Pearson VUE to obtain a receipt for your examination fee payment.