Review the
December 2023 BACB Newsletter for details on new RBT requirements and a new RBT examination that will launch in 2026.
What is RBT Certification?
The Registered Behavior Technician® (RBT®) certification is a paraprofessional certification in behavior analysis. RBTs assist in delivering behavior-analytic services and practice under the direction and close supervision of an RBT Supervisor and/or RBT Requirements Coordinator who is responsible for their work.
Video: What is an RBT
How to Obtain and Maintain RBT Certification
Start With the RBT Handbook
Updated December 29, 2023
To get started, review the
RBT Handbook and watch these videos. Other important stops in your journey will include the
RBT Ethics Code (2.0) and the
Recent and Upcoming Changes to BACB Requirements web page. If you have questions, please use the
Contact Us Form.
Video: How to Become an RBT
Video: Maintain Your RBT Certification
Resources for RBTs
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document
Training program pass rates
2023 RBT 40-Hour Training Pass Rates
Resource 1
infographic
How the RBT training works
40-Hour Training Fact Sheet
Resource 2
document
Training information
40-Hour Training Packet
Resource 3
blog
How to submit an application
5 Must-Know RBT Application Tips
Resource 4
blog
RBT How-Tos
7 FAQs for RBTs Pursuing BCBA or BCaBA Certification
Resource 5
page
Find a certificant
BACB Certificant Registry
Resource 6
page
Helpful Ethics information
BACB Disciplinary Actions
Resource 7
podcast
Learn about RBT certification
Better Understanding Supervision as an RBT
Resource 8
document
Helpful Ethics information
Code-Enforcement Procedures
Resource 9
document
Reporting resource
Considerations for Reporting Against an RBT
Resource 10
document
Toolkit for navigating service transitions
Continuity of Services: Reminders for RBTs
Resource 11
newsletter
Helpful account information
Creating and Maintaining Your BACB Account
Resource 12
podcast
Learn about RBT certification
Ethical Responsibilities as an RBT
Resource 13
page
Helpful Ethics information
Ethics Information
Resource 14
form
Submit an examination appeal
Examination Appeals
Resource 15
podcast
Learn about RBT certification
Getting to Know the RBT Application and Examination
Resource 16
podcast
Episode 22
Helpful Ethics Resources
Resource 17
video
Learn about RBT certification
How to Become an RBT
Resource 18
blog
RBT in Practice
How to Represent Your BACB Certification Status
Resource 19
document
RBT application resource
Initial Competency Assessment
Resource 20
infographic
How initial competency assessment works
Initial Competency Assessment Fact Sheet
Resource 21
document
Keeping your account updated
Instructions for Adding/Removing Supervisees
Resource 22
podcast
Episode 25
Introduction to the RBT Ethics Code (2.0)
Resource 23
video
Learn about RBT certification
Maintaining Your RBT Certification
Resource 24
document
Discontinuing January 1, 2026
Noncertified RBT Supervisor Form
Resource 25
form
Reporting to Ethics
Notice of Alleged Violation Against a Certificant
Resource 26
infographic
Requirements information
Overview of RBT Requirements
Resource 27
document
Required examination identification
Proper ID for Exam
Resource 28
infographic
Applying to be an RBT
RBT Application Process
Resource 29
podcast
Episode 4
RBT Certification and the First–Ever RBT Handbook
Resource 30
video
Helpful information guide
RBT Certification Examination
Resource 31
infographic
Maintaining RBT certification
RBT Certification Maintenance Requirements
Resource 32
podcast
Episode 20
RBT Certification Updates
Resource 33
document
RBT Ethics Code
RBT Ethics Code (2.0)
Resource 34
page
Request an accommodation
Examination Accommodation Request
Resource 35
document
RBT certification handbook
RBT Handbook
Resource 36
document
Helpful renewal information
RBT Renewal Competency Assessment Packet
Resource 37
infographic
Helpful renewal information
RBT Renewal Steps
Resource 38
document
Return from voluntary inactive status
RBT Return from Voluntary Inactive Status Application
Resource 39
document
Pause RBT certification
RBT Voluntary Inactive Status Application
Resource 40
website
Pearson VUE website
Register to Take the Exam
Resource 41
page
Reporting to Ethics
Reporting to the Ethics Department
Resource 42
form
Reporting to Ethics
Self-Reporting
Resource 43
document
Self-reporting resource
Self-Reporting Statement
Resource 44
page
Supervision overview
Supervision and Training
Resource 45
document
Resources for supervision
Supervision Checklist for RBTs
Resource 46
document
Resource for supervision
Supervision Checklist for Supervisors & Requirements Coordinators
Resource 47
newsletter
Important supervision information
Taking Supervision Seriously
Resource 48
document
Current examination content
Task List (2nd ed.)
Resource 49
blog
Helpful information
Tips for New Certificants
Resource 50
video
Learn about RBT certification
What is an RBT
Resource 51
blog
RBT Guidance
When RBT Certification Doesn’t Go as Planned
Resource 52
blog
RBT Guidance
When Supervising RBTs Doesn’t Go as Planned
Resource 53
