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

Now Available: RBT Examination Pass Rates for 40-Hour Training Providers: 2024

The data are in for RBT examination pass rates from publicly available 40-hour training providers. For details, review our latest report.


Now Available: March 2025 Newsletter

Updated on 4/8/2025 The March 2025 Newsletter is now available! This issue includes important updates on changes to the 2027 BCBA and BCaBA coursework and CEU requirements, answers to frequently asked questions about the RBT Criminal Background Check and Abuse Registry Check, and updates to the Multiple Certifications Policy. Stay informed—take a moment to check it out. In our latest Inside the BACB podcast episode, CEO Dr. Jim Carr provides additional context about the recent changes and the reasons behind them.

New US Employment Demand Report Available!

The US Employment Demand for Behavior Analysts: 2010–2024 report is available! This in-depth analysis highlights over a decade of data on the demand for BCBAs and BCaBAs across the US. Explore the latest trends and insights—read the full report now!

2025 BACB Board of Directors Election Results

We are pleased to announce the results of our recent Board of Directors election: Anita Li, BCBA-D and Nicole Sorensen, BCBA were elected to serve three-year terms on the Board. We offer our congratulations to the newly elected Directors and extend our gratitude to all of the candidates for running. Thank you to all of the certificants who participated in this important election. We also wish to congratulate and thank Breanne Hartley, BCBA-D who was appointed by the Board to serve a second term.
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