Review the for details on new RBT requirements and a new RBT examination that will launch in 2026. What is RBT Certification? The Registered Behavior Technician® (RBT®) certification is a paraprofessional certification in behavior analysis. RBTs assist in delivering behavior-analytic services and practice under the direction and close supervision of an RBT Supervisor and/or RBT … Continue reading “Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)”
What’s in a name? When it comes to representing your certification status, the answer is everything. At some point, you’ve heard us say “Be sure to properly represent your BACB certification status.” But what does that mean? What’s the “proper” way to do it? That’s what we plan to answer in this blog, but here’s … Continue reading “How to Represent Your BACB Certification Status”
On January 1, 2023, a number of changes to our international focus that we first announced in December of 2019 went into effect (see Recent Changes to the BACB’s International Focus). To help you navigate these changes, we’ve answered several of your key questions. Let’s address the most important one before we get started: Who … Continue reading “FAQs About the 2023 International Changes”
Please note that the 2022 requirements are now in effect, so some of the information in this blog may be outdated. On January 1, 2022, certain BACB standards and requirements will change in a big way. Here are the primary changes that you can expect to see: The BCBA and BCaBA Task Lists (5th ed.) … Continue reading “The 2022 Transition: What You Need to Know”
Updated February 2024 Table of Contents Please double click the link to skip to a section below Introduction Collecting and Using Information Personal Data the BACB Collects Online How the BACB Uses Personal Data How the BACB Shares Your Personal Data Cookies and Other Tracking Technologies Site Publication and Public Protection “Do Not Track” Signals … Continue reading “PRIVACY POLICY”
First things first—congratulations! You met your eligibility requirements, passed your examination, and earned your certification. You just successfully finished what some believe to be the hardest part of becoming an RBT, BCaBA, or BCBA. But now you’re facing a whole new set of challenges, including maintaining your certification and assuming your new role. To help … Continue reading “Tips for New Certificants”
The BACB cannot provide legal or ethics advice under any circumstances. There are a number of resources available for anyone seeking guidance related to ethics in the Ethics Resources section. U.S. residents of states that regulate the practice of behavior analysis may contact their state disciplinary boards. For more information about regulation in the … Continue reading “Self-Reporting”
Welcome! With a focus on consumer protection, the BACB Ethics Department disseminates information about ethics requirements and processes notices of alleged violation. Please click the relevant button below to access specific ethics content. The following information and resources are updated regularly. Access the BACB codes of ethics and enforcement procedures here. Ethics Codes Learn when, … Continue reading “ETHICS”
Note: The information in this blog may be outdated. "I may not have gone where I intended to go, but I think I have ended up where I needed to be." — Douglas Adams, author Finding a specific piece of information online isn't always the easiest task. And sometimes you aren't even sure what you're … Continue reading “5 BACB Resources You May Not Know About”
The Board Certified Behavior Analyst® (BCBA®) is a graduate-level certification in behavior analysis. Professionals certified at the BCBA level are independent practitioners who provide behavior-analytic services. BCBAs may supervise the work of Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analysts® (BCaBAs®), Registered Behavior Technicians® (RBTs®), and other professionals who implement behavior-analytic interventions. BCBA Handbook The BCBA Handbook describes … Continue reading “BOARD CERTIFIED BEHAVIOR ANALYST”
