2023 Annual Data Report 2022 Annual Data Report 2021 Annual Data Report *Due to anomalous RBT-related activity in one geographic region, its testing data have been removed from this column. The RBT data for all regions are as follows for first-time test takers: # tested = 52,309, pass rate = 79%; and for retakes: # … Continue reading “BACB ANNUAL DATA REPORT”
In a perfect world, your experience as an RBT would be free of roadblocks and complications—and for the record, we hope that it is! In reality, you might end up in a situation that could negatively impact your certification. But where there’s a problem, there’s a solution. This blog post is here to help you … Continue reading “When RBT Certification Doesn’t Go as Planned”
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”
Chrissy McNair Vice President | Consumer Representative | Portland, OR(term ends August 2027) Chrissy McNair is a Neurodiversity and Developmental Disabilities Advocate and Consultant specializing in the areas of DEI, accessibility, strategic planning and public policy advocacy. She is mother to three boys, one of whom is a young adult on the Autism Spectrum. Chrissy … Continue reading “Chrissy McNair”
Breanne Hartley, PhD, BCBA-D Treasurer | Noblesville, IN(term ends August 2025) Breanne Hartley, Ph.D., BCBA-D earned her doctorate in Behavior Analysis from Western Michigan University in 2009 and has 20 years of experience working with patients on the autism spectrum and their families. She is passionate about integrating behavior analysis and healthcare for the optimal … Continue reading “Breanne Hartley, PhD, BCBA-D”
Julie Koudys, PhD, CPsych, BCBA-D Secretary | International Representative | Ontario, Canada(term ends August 2027) Julie Koudys is an Assistant Professor and Clinical Coordinator in the Department of Applied Disability Studies at Brock University, Ontario, Canada (Canada’s largest face-to-face Verified Course Sequence). She completed her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology at York University, Toronto, Ontario. She … Continue reading “Julie Koudys, PhD, CPsych, BCBA-D”
When our subject matter experts designed the BCBA and BCaBA supervised fieldwork requirements, they had one person in mind: You. The requirements had to accommodate the countless circumstances in which you deliver—or help deliver—behavior-analytic services. They also needed to set minimum expectations that could help guide you and your supervisor as you create the most … Continue reading “Commonly Asked Questions About BACB Supervised Fieldwork Requirements”
Have you ever wanted to know what goes on behind the scenes after you submit your BCBA or BCaBA application? Now you can! For your convenience, we’ve pulled together a quick overview of the BCBA and BCaBA application life cycle. In this detailed look at the beginning, middle, and end of the application process, you’ll … Continue reading “The Life Cycle of BCBA and BCaBA Applications”
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”
It doesn’t matter if you have been a BACB certificant for many years, are newly certified, or are just starting to explore becoming a practitioner of behavior analysis—it is likely that you have a number of questions about the landscape of the applied behavior analysis (ABA) profession. This is where the importance of understanding the … Continue reading “The BACB: What It Is, What It Does, and Why”