Updated on 4/8/2025 The March 2025 Newsletter is now available! This issue includes important updates on changes to the 2027 BCBA and BCaBA coursework and CEU requirements, answers to frequently asked questions about the RBT Criminal Background Check and Abuse Registry Check, and updates to the Multiple Certifications Policy. Stay informed—take a moment to check … Continue reading “Now Available: March 2025 Newsletter”
Ready to take the first step toward becoming a Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst (BCaBA)? This video walks you through the entire certification process, from meeting eligibility requirements to passing the BCaBA exam. We break down the coursework, supervised fieldwork, and application process, ensuring you have all the information you need to succeed. You can … Continue reading “How to Become a BCaBA”
We are pleased to announce the release of the October 2024 Newsletter. In this issue, you’ll find details on the upcoming changes to the RBT certification application process and making adjustments to BCBA and BCaBA fieldwork hours, among other topics. Review it now for details.
Application Where It Is Next Steps RBT Certification, Retake, or Recertification Applications I started an RBT certification, retake, or recertification application, but did not submit it before June 29, 2026. This application was not transferred to the new system. Start a new application. I submitted an RBT certification, retake, or recertification application before June 29, … Continue reading “I started and/or submitted my application prior to June 29, 2026, in the old account system. Where can I find information on my next steps in the application process?”
Go to the Supervision Information widget on the main page of your portal account and select Manage Supervision or click Supervision at the top of the screen. Select Add New. Choose RBT as the supervisee certification, then answer the remaining questions that appear. Search the database for the RBT you will be supervising and add … Continue reading “How do I add supervisees as an RBT Coordinator?”
Go to the Supervision Information widget on the main page of your portal account and select Manage Supervision. Or click Supervision at the top of the screen. Click on the Show Supervisors button next to the RBT whose supervision you need to edit. To remove or change a supervisor, select the trash can icon next … Continue reading “How do I remove or change a supervisor as an RBT Requirements Coordinator?”
From the main page of your portal account, select Applications in the top-right corner of the page. All applications that you are eligible to apply for will appear on this page. For example, if you have an RBT certification, you will see the RBT Voluntary Inactive Application, the RBT Recertification Application, and applications for BCaBA … Continue reading “How can I start a new application?”
Go to the Supervision Information widget on the main page of your portal account and select Manage Supervision. Or click Supervision at the top of the screen. To remove a supervisee, select the trash can icon next to the supervisee’s name. Enter the supervision end date, choose a reason from the drop-down menu, and click … Continue reading “How do I remove a supervisee as an RBT Requirements Coordinator?”
From the main page of your BACB portal account, select Applications in the top-right corner of the page. Under your exam application, there will be an option to submit a Retake request. Please note that this option will not be available if you are out of exam attempts, your authorization window expired, or you have … Continue reading “How do I apply for a retake examination?”
Select Applications at the top of your portal account. Under Available Applications, choose Recertification Application. For example, the following image shows the available options for RBT certification, including the RBT Voluntary Inactive Application and the RBT Recertification Application: Carefully read the instructions and complete the recertification application. Submit your payment to finalize the process.