In an effort to assist certificants in remaining up-to-date with BACB requirements, the table below summarizes recent and upcoming changes announced in past issues of the BACB Newsletter.
| Effective Date | Area | Change | Newsletter |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 1, 2020 | RBT Examination | Candidates will have a maximum of eight examination attempts during a one-year authorization period. | November 2019 |
| January 1, 2022 | BCBA and BCaBA Eligibility Requirements |
Changes to the coursework requirements for the BCBA (Option 1) and BCaBA credentials. | January 2017 |
| January 1, 2022 | BCBA and BCaBA Examination Content |
All BCBA and BCaBA examinations will be based on the BCBA Task List (5th ed.) and the BCaBA Task List (5th ed.). | January 2017 |
| January 1, 2022 | BCBA and BCaBA Experience and Supervision Requirements | Changes to the Structure and Amount of Supervised Fieldwork, Terminology Revisions,BCBA & BCaBA Experience & Supervision Requirements, Appropriate Clients, and Activities. | October 2017 |
| January 1, 2022 | BCBA and BCaBA Degree Requirements |
Changes to the degree requirements for the BCBA and BCaBA credentials. | October 2018 |
| January 1, 2022 | BCBA and BCaBA Ethics Requirements |
The new Ethics Code for Behavior Analysts will go into effect. | December 2020 |