Introduction
This application is for individuals who have NOT yet paid for a BACB examination application and are concerned that their criminal or professional disciplinary history may impact their eligibility for BACB certification.
Prior History Reviews support the BACB’s mission to protect consumers of behavior-analytic services. By submitting this application, you agree to cooperate with the BACB in any background check or report used to verify the information provided in your Prior History Review request. You must supply thorough and accurate criminal or disciplinary information to the BACB.
Felony Consideration
Individuals convicted of a felony related to public health and safety or resulting from the delivery of behavior-analytic services shall be ineligible to apply for BACB certification at any level for 3 years from the exhaustion of appeals, completion of parole or probation, or final release from confinement, whichever is later.
Instructions
- Create or log in to your BACB account on the BACB website. Provide accurate and current contact details (e.g., legal name, email address, address, phone number)
- Prepare a detailed statement for each incident, describing the circumstance(s), outcome(s), and current status of any action taken against you
- Compile supporting documentation such as:
- Original charging document or complaint notice
- Plea agreements, consent orders, sentencing order, documentation that details the findings of facts if applicable
- Proof of satisfactory completion of requirements imposed by the court or another professional regulatory board