On this page, employers interested in hiring applied behavior analysis (ABA) practitioners can learn more about BACB® certification and access essential resources. About BACB Certification Why it Matters For over 20 years, the Behavior Analyst Certification Board® (BACB) has been the leading credentialing organization in behavior analysis. BACB certification is valuable because it: makes it … Continue reading “Employer Resources”
On this page, consumers of behavior-analytic services, parents, caregivers, and others can learn everything they need to know about BACB® certification and access essential resources. About BACB Certification Why it Matters For over 20 years, the Behavior Analyst Certification Board® (BACB) has been the leading credentialing organization in behavior analysis. BACB certification is valuable because … Continue reading “Consumer Resources”
If you are concerned that a BACB certificant may have violated one or more of the BACB’s ethics requirements, you can report your concern to the BACB’s Ethics Department using the Notice of Alleged Violation form below. Before proceeding though, we highly recommend you use the accordions below to learn more about reporting against a … Continue reading “REPORTING ALLEGED VIOLATIONS AGAINST CERTIFICANTS”
What’s in a name? When it comes to representing your certification status, the answer is everything. At some point, you’ve heard us say “Be sure to properly represent your BACB certification status.” But what does that mean? What’s the “proper” way to do it? That’s what we plan to answer in this blog, but here’s … Continue reading “How to Represent Your BACB Certification Status”
On January 1, 2023, a number of changes to our international focus that we first announced in December of 2019 went into effect (see Recent Changes to the BACB’s International Focus). To help you navigate these changes, we’ve answered several of your key questions. Let’s address the most important one before we get started: Who … Continue reading “FAQs About the 2023 International Changes”
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 you create the most … 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”
