Behavior Analyst Certification Board® (BACB®)
The Behavior Analyst Certification Board, Inc.® (BACB®) has been the leader in behavior analyst certification for over two decades. The BACB is a nonprofit corporation that was established in 1998 to meet professional certification needs identified by behavior analysts, governments, and consumers of behavior-analytic services. The BACB’s mission is to protect consumers of behavior-analytic services by systematically establishing, promoting, and disseminating professional standards.
Credentials
Registered Behavior Technician® (RBT®)
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.
Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst® (BCaBA®)
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®).
Board Certified Behavior Analyst® (BCBA®)
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 RBTs, BCaBAs, and other professionals who implement behavior-analytic interventions.
Obtain Certification
Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst® (BCaBA®)
There are 2 pathways to meet education requirements.
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Pathway 1-ABAI Accredited Degree
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Pathway 2-Behavior Analytic Coursework
There are 2 ways to meet fieldwork requirements.
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Supervised Fieldwork (1300 fieldwork hours with 5% supervision)
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Concentrated Supervised Fieldwork (1000 fieldwork hours with 10% supervision)
Please consult the BACB website for the most up to date information.
Board Certified Behavior Analyst® (BCBA®)
There are 4 pathways to meet education requirements.
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Pathway 1-ABAI or APBA Accredited Degree
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Pathway 2-Behavior Analytic Coursework
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Pathway 3-Faculty Teaching and Research
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Pathway 4-Post Doctoral Experience
There are 2 ways to meet fieldwork requirements.
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Supervised Fieldwork (2000 fieldwork hours with 5% supervision)
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Concentrated Supervised Fieldwork (1500 fieldwork hours with 10% supervision)
Please consult the BACB website for the most up to date information.
Maintain Certification
Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst® (BCaBA®)
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Re-certify every 2 years
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Obtain 20 hours of continuing education units including at least 4 in ethics and 3 in supervision
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Adhere to ethics
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Meet ongoing supervision requirements
Please consult the BACB website for the most up to date information.