Being an RBT Supervisor can be rewarding. After all, you’re directly impacting someone’s professional development and growth! But the journey of a supervisor isn’t always a straightforward one. This blog post was made to help you navigate the difficult, unexpected parts of being a supervisor, no matter how long you’ve been doing it. Keep reading … Continue reading “When Supervising RBTs Doesn’t Go as Planned”
In this video, we outline the steps to RBT certification, including meeting eligibility requirements, applying, passing the examination, and more. You can find all of the BACB’s videos on our YouTube channel.
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”
Nearly half of all recently certified BCBAs and BCaBAs were RBTs when they applied. What does that tell us? For many, becoming an RBT is the first step on a journey toward BCBA or BCaBA certification. Knowing this, we’d like to answer some frequently asked questions about accruing supervised fieldwork for BCBA or BCaBA certification … Continue reading “7 FAQs for RBTs Pursuing BCBA or BCaBA Certification”
Prepare for the 2026 RBT Requirements Changes! Explore the Guidance for Meeting RBT Requirements During the 2026 Transition, RBT Professional Development: In-Service Training Requirements, the updated RBT Handbook, and the December 2023 BACB Newsletter for details on new RBT requirements and the 2026 exam. Find more resources in the RBT Resource Carousel below. What … Continue reading “Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)”
Note: The information in this blog may be outdated. An effective RBT, BCaBA, or BCBA examination is: Reliable Valid Fair Confidential and proprietary Informed by the practice of behavior analysis All of the above Knowing the Terms To better understand how the BACB develops and maintains examinations, it’s helpful to know these terms: Criterion-Referenced: Criterion-referenced … Continue reading “Debunking Myths About BACB Examinations”
Note: The information in this blog may be outdated. Please see the 5 Must-Know RBT Application Tips blog post for up-to-date information. So, you’ve decided to take your career to the next level and pursue certification as a Registered Behavior Technician, or RBT. Congratulations! We’re rooting for your success, so we’ve put together some tips … Continue reading “Tips for a Smooth RBT Certification Application”
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”
Once you meet all applicable eligibility requirements, submit a certification application, and receive an approved determination, you must take and pass a BACB certification examination. You will schedule and pay for this examination through your Pearson VUE account. BACB examinations are composed of multiple-choice questions. Each question has 4 possible answers and only 1 correct answer. … Continue reading “EXAMINATION INFORMATION”
The BACB’s certification programs are accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA), which mandates compliance with many rigorous standards intended to ensure the integrity of a professional certification program. One of those standards includes empaneling volunteers known as subject matter experts (SMEs) to contribute to the BACB’s examination development processes. Examination Subject Matter … Continue reading “BACB EXAMINATION VOLUNTEER INFORMATION”
