UPDATED: December 30, 2024 When our subject matter experts designed the BCBA and BCaBA supervised fieldwork requirements, they had one person in mind: You. The requirements had to accommodate the countless circumstances in which you deliver—or help deliver—behavior-analytic services. They also needed to set minimum expectations that could help guide you and your supervisor as … Continue reading “Commonly Asked Questions About BACB Supervised Fieldwork Requirements”
Please note that the 2022 requirements are now in effect, so some of the information in this blog may be outdated. On January 1, 2022, certain BACB standards and requirements will change in a big way. Here are the primary changes that you can expect to see: The BCBA and BCaBA Task Lists (5th ed.) … Continue reading “The 2022 Transition: What You Need to Know”
First things first—congratulations! You met your eligibility requirements, passed your examination, and earned your certification. You just successfully finished what some believe to be the hardest part of becoming an RBT, BCaBA, or BCBA. But now you’re facing a whole new set of challenges, including maintaining your certification and assuming your new role. To help … Continue reading “Tips for New Certificants”
The BACB cannot provide legal or ethics advice under any circumstances. There are a number of resources available for anyone seeking guidance related to ethics in the Ethics Resources section. U.S. residents of states that regulate the practice of behavior analysis may contact their state disciplinary boards. For more information about regulation in the … Continue reading “Self-Reporting”
Please select one of the following options to Report an Alleged Violation by/related to: General Guidance for Considering a Possible Violation If you are concerned that you, or someone else, may have violated one or more of the BACB's ethics requirements, you can report your issue of concern to the BACB's Ethics Department. The BACB … Continue reading “REPORTING TO THE ETHICS DEPARTMENT”
Note: The information in this blog may be outdated. "I may not have gone where I intended to go, but I think I have ended up where I needed to be." — Douglas Adams, author Finding a specific piece of information online isn't always the easiest task. And sometimes you aren't even sure what you're … Continue reading “5 BACB Resources You May Not Know About”
The BACB mass email service allows organizations associated with the behavior analysis community to communicate with BACB certificants for commercial purposes, such as advertising products, educational/professional programs, or employment opportunities related to behavior analysis. Before applying to use this service, please review the following requirements and considerations. You may not use this service for any … Continue reading “Mass Email Service”
What is BCBA Certification? The Board Certified Behavior Analyst® (BCBA®) certification is a graduate-level certification in behavior analysis. BCBAs are independent practitioners who can provide behavior-analytic services and supervise the work of , , and other professionals who implement behavior-analytic interventions. Interested in the BACB’s BCBA-Doctoral® (BCBA-D®) designation? Learn more in the Board Certified Behavior … Continue reading “BOARD CERTIFIED BEHAVIOR ANALYST”
What is BCaBA Certification? The Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst® (BCaBA®) is an undergraduate-level certification in behavior analysis. Professionals certified at the BCaBA level may only provide behavior-analytic services under the supervision of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst® (BCBA®). BCaBAs may supervise the work of Registered Behavior Technicians® (RBTs®). Video: What is a BCaBA ℹIn … Continue reading “BOARD CERTIFIED ASSISTANT BEHAVIOR ANALYST”
Current Application Processing Timelines Updated The BACB processes applications in the order they are received. The following dates reflect the applications and documents that we are currently processing. BCBA/BCaBA Certification Applications Electronically submitted, mailed, or shipped documents for BCBA/BCaBA Certification Applications RBT Initial Certification Applications Original documents for Initial RBT Certification Applications submitted through your … Continue reading “APPLICATION PROCESSING UPDATES”
