FLORIDA CERTIFIED BEHAVIOR ANALYSTS (FL-CBAs)

The BACB maintains the certification issued to a small number of FL-CBAs, who were originally certified by the Florida Department of Children and Families/APD. To verify the certification of a FL-CBA, please submit your request by completing the Verification Letter Request form. In October 2003, the Behavior Analyst Certification Board® (BACB®) assumed all certifying responsibilities … Continue reading “FLORIDA CERTIFIED BEHAVIOR ANALYSTS (FL-CBAs)”

PUBLIC STATEMENTS POLICIES

Public Statements About Social and Political Issues The BACB’s primary purpose is to administer its certification programs, which predominantly includes establishing eligibility, maintenance, and ethics requirements; developing and administering examinations; and collaborating with licensing authorities. Although the BACB plays an important role in the applied behavior analysis profession, its role is considerably smaller than many … Continue reading “PUBLIC STATEMENTS POLICIES”

ASD Practice Guidelines Find New Home with CASP

Note: The information in this blog may be outdated. There’s no place like home – although sometimes it takes a little while to get there. On March 25, 2020, the Applied Behavior Analysis Treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder: Practice Guidelines for Healthcare Funders and Managers (2nd edition) – commonly referred to as the ASD Practice … Continue reading “ASD Practice Guidelines Find New Home with CASP”

BCBA and BCaBA Exams: Immediate Results and Year-round Availability

Note: The information in this blog may be outdated. Convenience and immediate results: We seek both in virtually every aspect of our daily lives – from our food and entertainment to our transportation. Now you can expect these same qualities in your BCBA and BCaBA certification exams. Following extensive work to ensure that our systems … Continue reading “BCBA and BCaBA Exams: Immediate Results and Year-round Availability”

BCBA and BCaBA Applicants: 5 Tips for a Smoother Application Process

UPDATED: January 2, 2026 We get it: Life is short, time is precious, and waiting really is the hardest part. Particularly when you’ve got a lot riding on something, like your BACB certification exam. You want to know NOW whether you’re eligible to take the exam, and we want to tell you (really!). But we … Continue reading “BCBA and BCaBA Applicants: 5 Tips for a Smoother Application Process”

Making Sense of Fieldwork

In this episode of Inside the BACB, Micah Hope, Certification Resources Manager, is joined by Rachel Ulrich, Director of Certification Services, to walk listeners through supervised fieldwork for BCBA and BCaBA applicants. Using a journey-based framework, they discuss the purpose of fieldwork, what counts as unrestricted hours, supervision and remote supervision considerations, documentation tips, and … Continue reading “Making Sense of Fieldwork”

Supervising Ongoing Services

What does it mean to supervise ongoing services in applied behavior analysis (ABA)? In this video, we review the roles, responsibilities, and requirements for behavior analysts who oversee the delivery of ABA services by RBTs® and BCaBAs®. You’ll learn how to meet the BACB’s supervision requirements, including maintaining compliance with the Ethics Code for Behavior … Continue reading “Supervising Ongoing Services”