Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)

An updated version of the RBT Initial Competency Assessment goes into effect for RBT certification applications submitted on or after January 1, 2024. To view either version of the assessment, please select the Applying option in the following Resources for RBT Certification section.

The Registered Behavior Technician® (RBT®) 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 an RBT Requirements Coordinator, who is responsible for all work an RBT performs. For more information on RBT certification, review the following videos: What is an RBT, How to Become an RBT, and Maintaining Your RBT Certification. Additional resources can be found in your BACB account. For questions, please reach out through the Contact Us Form.


Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) Handbook

 
The RBT Handbook describes the requirements for obtaining and maintaining RBT certification.

Updated: November 2, 2023


Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) Ethics Code 2.0

 
The RBT Ethics Code (2.0) outlines the ethics standards to which RBT certificants and applicants must adhere.

RBT Handbook
RBT Ethics Code 2.0

Resources for RBT Certification

Becoming an RBT

Applying | Examination

Maintaining RBT Certification

Ethics | Renewal | Inactive Status

Supervision

Providing Supervision and Training

Process to Become RBT and Maintain Certification