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Keeping up with documentation can be hard-but it doesn't have to be! With a solid plan in place to track your fieldwork, you can rest assured knowing that your fieldwork hours are being accurately documented.

Check out these answers to your frequently asked questions about the fieldwork documentation system, Monthly and Final Fieldwork Verification Forms, the former Fieldwork Tracker, and the transition to the 2022 requirements to ensure that you're set up for success. For more helpful tips, be sure to review the Documenting Fieldwork Hours video.

Note: This information is geared toward those accruing supervised fieldwork hours, but it can be applied to those accruing experience hours as well. Please use Experience Verification Forms rather than Fieldwork Verification Forms if you plan to apply before January 1, 2022.

Fieldwork Documentation System

Q: Who should develop and maintain my documentation system?

A: You and your supervisor can collaborate to develop a documentation system, or you can develop it on your own. However, please keep in mind that regardless of who develops and maintains the documentation system, both you and your supervisor are required to keep copies of all relevant documentation.

Q: Who is responsible for tracking my hours to make sure they meet the requirements?

A: Both you and your supervisor should be tracking your fieldwork hours. At a minimum, your supervisor should review all of your hours for each supervisory period before they sign the Monthly Fieldwork Verification Form. Don't wait until the Final Fieldwork Verification Form must be signed for your supervisor to review all of your hours!

Q: What might it look like to document my fieldwork?

A: This is a great question-and there's a lot to consider. Here are a few pointers to get you started, but be sure to check out the Documenting Fieldwork Hours video for an in-depth look at how to best document your fieldwork:

1. First, we recommend that you complete the Fieldwork Checklist and Tip Sheet, as it includes helpful guidance on getting started.

2. Once you've found a qualified supervisor, signed your supervision contract, and established your documentation system, you'll likely begin accruing hours by performing both restricted and unrestricted activities. You should meet with your supervisor throughout the month to help ensure that you're gaining the skills necessary to demonstrate competence in applied behavior analysis. You can find a more comprehensive description of acceptable activities in the relevant BCBA or BCaBA 2022 Eligibility Requirements document.

3. By the end of the month, you'll want to double check that you've documented the total number of individual and group supervision hours you accrued, the total number of supervision contacts that occurred, and the total number of observations-with-clients that took place that month. Don't forget to document all other relevant information along the way (see the BCBA or BCaBA 2022 Eligibility Requirements document for additional information).

4. At this point, you and your supervisor will review the documentation to confirm that all of the requirements for that month have been met. If your supervisor can agree to the listed attestations, they will sign your Monthly Fieldwork Verification Form for that supervisory period. This form must be signed by the last day of the calendar month following the month of supervision, and both you and your supervisor must retain copies.

5. Once you've completed all of your fieldwork and met all of the requirements, your supervisor will sign your Final Fieldwork Verification Form. When you're ready to apply, this is the form you'll submit with your application.

Q: How do I document combined Supervised Fieldwork and Concentrated Supervised Fieldwork?

A: These should be documented on separate forms. Please note that Concentrated Supervised Fieldwork hours have approximately 1.33 times the temporal value of Supervised Fieldwork hours. In your documentation system, you may want to convert your Concentrated Supervised Fieldwork hours to Supervised Fieldwork hours to ensure that you're on track to accrue all of the hours that you need to apply for certification.

Q: Is the audit process something that I should plan for?

A: Yes! It's highly recommended that you keep all of your fieldwork documents organized and up to date in anticipation of an audit. If you're audited, we'll provide you with an audit log and guidance on what information or time period is being audited. With your documentation system already organized, it'll be easy to complete the audit log. Feel free to review the Fieldwork Audit Process visual in the BCBA or BCaBA 2022 Eligibility Requirements document for more information.

Monthly and Final Fieldwork Verification Forms

Q: I see that the Monthly and Final Fieldwork Verification Forms require a BACB ID. Where can I find mine?

A: Your BACB ID is located in your BACB account. If you don't have a BACB account, you'll need to create one. We strongly suggest creating only one account to prevent delays in processing your application. If you experience any issues accessing your account, use the Contact Us Form for assistance.

Q: What should I do if I need to modify a Monthly Fieldwork Verification Form?

A: This one is important! Here's what you can do:

If it's still within one calendar month of the supervisory period, you can create a new version and get all of the necessary signatures.

If it's more than one calendar month after the supervisory period has ended, you and your supervisor can make the relevant changes and have everyone involved initial them. Just make sure that your documentation can support the corrected form!

Q: If I lose a Monthly Fieldwork Verification Form, can I still count those hours?

A: Technically, yes. You may submit those hours, but if your fieldwork is selected for an audit, you must have additional documentation that sufficiently verifies the hours that were captured on the lost form. If your documentation is insufficient, those hours may not be accepted, and you may need to complete additional fieldwork.

Q: Can I submit the Final Fieldwork Verification Forms electronically?

A: Absolutely. Please see the Acceptable Signatures Policy for more information on acceptable types of digital signatures. When you apply, you'll receive guidance on where to submit your forms.

Q: If I'm completing a Multiple Supervisors at One Organization Fieldwork Verification Form, should I enter the name of everyone who supervised me at the organization?

A: It depends! Let's break it down:

Monthly Fieldwork Verification Form: No. The responsible supervisor is the only one who must be listed on and who must sign the form.

Final Fieldwork Verification Form: Yes. Anyone from the organization who provided supervision for you must be listed; however, the responsible supervisor should be the only one to sign the form.

Q: How should I determine who the responsible supervisor is?

A: If you're receiving supervision from multiple supervisors at one organization, you'll need a responsible supervisor-an individual who ensures that all of the supervisors' activities are well organized and coordinated. The person who serves in this role must be identified on the supervision contract and must be able to agree to all of the relevant attestations on the Monthly and Final Fieldwork Verification Forms. For this reason, the responsible supervisor who signs the Final Fieldwork Verification Form must have been qualified to be a responsible supervisor for the entire duration of the supervision provided. Anyone who meets those requirements may act as your responsible supervisor.

Fieldwork Tracker

Q: Is the Fieldwork Tracker still available as a resource?

A: No. The Fieldwork Tracker was previously available as an optional resource that was sometimes requested during an audit. It was removed because we received feedback that it was stressful to track hours in both the Fieldwork Tracker and in a personal documentation system.

If you're already using the Fieldwork Tracker, that's OK! Just be sure to keep this in mind:

We won't request the Fieldwork Tracker for an audit.

We no longer provide technical support for the Fieldwork Tracker, so you must use your own documentation system to track your fieldwork hours.

The Fieldwork Tracker is not comprehensive of everything that's needed in a documentation system. These requirements have not changed, so you must work with your supervisor to ensure that your documentation meets all of the fieldwork requirements described in the relevant BCBA or BCaBA 2022 Eligibility Requirements document. This is vital, as your documentation will be used to show that you're meeting all of the fieldwork requirements and receiving quality experience along the way.

Transitioning to the 2022 Requirements

Q: If I'm applying before January 1, 2022, under the current experience requirements, can I use this guidance?

A: Yes. Although the requirements for experience hours and fieldwork hours differ in several ways, these documentation tips apply to both sets of requirements. Just be sure to reference the correct handbooks (e.g., BCBA and BCaBA Handbooks) and complete the correct forms (e.g., Monthly and Final Experience Verification Forms).

Q: If I accrued experience hours on or before December 31, 2021, can I use those hours to meet the supervised fieldwork requirements that go into effect in 2022?

A: We're glad you asked! If the experience hours you accrued on or before December 31, 2021, meet all of the 2022 fieldwork requirements (e.g., supervision contacts, observation requirements), and if you have documentation demonstrating that you meet all of the requirements in effect at the time of application, you can count your experience hours toward supervised fieldwork. The most important thing to keep in mind is that if you apply after January 1, 2022, your documentation must demonstrate that you meet the 2022 requirements. Check out the Guidance for Those Applying for BCBA Certification During the 2022 Transition or the Guidance for Those Applying for BCaBA Certification During the 2022 Transition resources for a crosswalk of the differences between both sets of requirements.

Thank you for reviewing these Q&As. We hope that they helped you feel more confident in documenting your fieldwork-and we encourage you to continue familiarizing yourself with our documentation requirements. The more you know, the more prepared you'll be to complete your application and take the next steps toward certification.

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Technology has made it easier to continue education even when it's not possible to physically be in the classroom. Distance learning, or eLearning, has been a mainstay of post-secondary education for many years now. It allows working adults to pursue a degree and remain employed. But for many teachers and students in elementary, middle, and high school, distance learning is not typically part of the school environment.

Distance Learning and PBIS

When circumstances force teachers and students out of the classroom and into an eLearning situation, it can be challenging to stay on track. Maintaining your PBIS initiative might feel impossible in times like these, but you CAN offer PBIS incentives during distance learning! PBIS Rewards makes it easy for you to reward your students anywhere - even when they're not in your physical classroom. Keep connected with your students, award points, and let your students redeem their earnings, all virtually!

Need some ideas for PBIS incentives to use with distance learning?

We've got you covered! You can use these incentive ideas to keep your students engaged and make the most of your time in the virtual classroom.

Some of these distance learning incentives are designed to work in a digital classroom environment, and their effectiveness may depend on your school's approach to eLearning. For example, "Lunch with the Assistant Principal" would be a virtual lunch meeting via Google Hangout, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, GoToMeeting... however you may be connecting with your students. As schools everywhere adjust and adapt to new methods of learning, distance learning incentives can help maintain a sense of togetherness within the school community.

Have an idea for PBIS incentives for distance learning? Share it and we'll add it to the list!

Students get to change their virtual backgrounds on Zoom.

Simply click on the arrow next to Start Video and change your virtual background or add your own image. Students will be motivated to log in to see their classmates' new backgrounds (Minecraft, lollipops, etc!)

Price: Free
Value:
Category: Privilege

Submitted by: Kelly Gordon (Flourtown)

Choose Video Conferencing Virtual Background

Student chooses the virtual background the teacher will use during video conferencing with the class

Price: Free

Category: Privilege

This was our end-of-summer party. I ordered Mickey Mouse ears (Girls & Boys), gift bags, and treats (cotton candy, cracker jacks, ring pops, Mickey Mouse Goldfish crackers, etc.). I delivered them to my students. If you have too many to deliver, you could mail the ears only.

I Zoom shared the 12 most exciting Disney Virtual rides... along with the parade and fireworks at the end. We had a wonderful day at the park. I gave trivia information in between rides and shows. There is also a video taking you into the park and on the monorail.

Everything was purchased on Amazon. About $5 a child for ears/treats. $1.50 per child for ears only.

Price: Bulk

Category: Privilege

Submitted by: Robin Gray (Friendship Ideal Academy)

Students can enter into a monthly drawing/raffle to win a Door Dash lunch delivery.

In distance learning, this can be delivered to their home, instead of to them at the school.

Price: $5 or More

Category: Tangible

Submitted by: Esperanza Soria (Wrenn Middle School, TX)

Send a laptop sticker to students with a personalized message. You can buy laptop stickers in bulk for as low as $5. Consider school branded laptop stickers.

If in distance learning, the sticker and message can be mailed to the student.

Price: Inexpensive
Value:
Category: Tangible

Submitted by: Jacquelin Camacho (Wheeling, IL)

Online Book Reading

Read a book online to your students. Have them choose from an approved selection.

Read, Wonder, and Learn! Favorite Authors & Illustrators Share Resources for Learning Anywhere - Spring 2020

Price: Free
Value:
Category: Privilege

Teachers can create personalized backgrounds for students based on the qualities they wish to recognize.

This is easy to do using Canva, a digital product/print creating platform that has a free upgrade for educators. Educators can use already created Zoom templates and individualize them to match the student.

Price: Free
Value:
Category: Recognition

Submitted by: Tiffany Garbiso (Santa Ana High School)

Student(s) can redeem this rewards and get a fun, silly, or energetic photo ( or video) with their friends that is shared by the teacher or school. This could even be shared via social media by the school, PBIS team, or teachers.

See example on Instagram

Price: Free
Value:
Category: Privilege

Submitted by: Mrs. Ashton, Rio Vista Elementary in Anaheim, CA

Students can have their picture/photo/video (if allowed by a parent/guardian) shared as a social media shout out on the school's social media account(s).

This would have to be verified by the teacher in order to have the student's name/picture/video release.

Price: Free
Value:
Category: Recognition

Submitted by: Samantha McBride (Houston, TX)

Spirit Week

Participate in a Spirit Day activity, i.e.:

Elementary:  Monday - Wear Pajamas, Tuesday - Crazy Hair, Wednesday - Crazy Socks, Thursday - Dress Like Your Teacher, Friday - Hat Day

Secondary: Monday - Wear Pajamas, Tuesday - Wear School Colors, Wednesday - Crazy Socks, Thursday - College Gear, Friday - Hat Day  Being on time for video lessons

Price: Free

Category: Privilege

Spoon Balancing Challenge

Students can challenge the teacher or other students with the spoon balancing challenge. Place the spoon on the bridge of your nose so that the handle is pointing down towards the floor and whoever can get the spoon to stay on their nose for the longest period of time wins!

In distance learning, this can be adjusted to be during a Zoom/Classroom video session.

Price: Free
Value:
Category: Privilege

Allow students add X test points for use on a future test of their choice.

Price: Free

Category: Privilege
Value:
Submitted by: Maria Price, Nimitz Sr High School, Houston, TX

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Changes to the BACB's International Focus

Following a multiyear evaluation, consultation and training from the certification industry, and extensive deliberation among the BACB's leadership, the BACB Board of Directors voted in August 2019 by majority to substantially revise the BACB's international focus. Learn about the upcoming changes to our global activities.

November Exam Results

November examination results will be released starting at 4:45 p.m. (MDT) on December 20, 2019, and will be available in your BACB account within 72 hours. Please note: Due to system processing, applicants may not receive examination results at the same time.
If you passed: If you passed your examination, your certification number will be available in your BACB account within the next week and you will receive your certificate in 4 to 6 weeks.
We expect high call volumes, wait times, and heavy website traffic. We appreciate your patience. We will respond to requests as soon as possible.

Upcoming Changes to Continuing Education Requirements

As a reminder, BCBA and BCaBA continuing education (CE) requirements are changing on January 1, 2020. Please review your relevant BCaBA or BCBA CE requirements.

New Video Resource

Wondering who we are and what we do? We created a brief video just for you! Learn more about applied behavior analysis and the BACB, our certifications, and other services-in less than 3 minutes.

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Option 1: Behavior-Analytic Coursework

To apply for BACB certification via this option, you must have an acceptable graduate degree from an accredited university, and have completed acceptable graduate coursework in behavior analysis as well as a defined supervised practical experience.

Degree

You must have a graduate degree (e.g., master's or doctoral) in behavior analysisThe degree or program name must include the term "behavior analysis" (or a functional equivalent). Graduate programs accredited by Association for Behavior Analysis International meet this requirement. , education The degree or program name must include the words "education" or "educational" (or a functional equivalent). Applicants with education degrees that do not meet this requirement must submit documentation clearly illustrating that: (a) the coursework was focused on education; AND (b) the a department (defined as the local collection of academic faculty responsible for mounting a specialized curriculum within a college/school) of education offered the degree. , or psychology The degree or program name must include the word "psychology" or psychological." Applicants with psychology degrees that do not meet this requirement must submit documentation clearly illustrating that: (a) the coursework was focused on psychology; AND (b) a department (defined as the local collection of academic faculty responsible for mounting a specialized curriculum within a college/school) of psychology offered the degree. from a qualifying institutionInstitutions within the U.S. that are listed in the Council for Higher Education Accreditation database OR institutions outside of the U.S. whose degrees meet certain standards (please see our degree preliminary evaluation page for information about requesting an evaluation of your degree's equivalency and/or field of study). . Degrees from programs in which you completed a Verified Course Sequence also qualify.

Not sure your degree qualifies? If you are uncertain whether your degree qualifies, you can request a preliminary degree evaluation online prior to submitting a BCBA Certification Application.

Coursework

You must have completed behavior-analytic coursework that meets all of the following:

was taken at a qualifying institutionInstitutions within the U.S. that are listed in the Council for Higher Education Accreditation database OR institutions outside of the U.S. whose degrees meet certain standards (please see our degree preliminary evaluation page for information about requesting an evaluation of your degree's equivalency and/or field of study).

was graduate level (i.e., master's or doctoral) and from the qualifying institutionInstitutions within the U.S. that are listed in the Council for Higher Education Accreditation database OR institutions outside of the U.S. whose degrees meet certain standards (please see our degree preliminary evaluation page for information about requesting an evaluation of your degree's equivalency and/or field of study). at which you were enrolled

was taken for academic credit

reflects that you received a passing grade ("C" or better for graded courses) in each course

covers the required content outlined in the BACB's Task List and Coursework Requirements

Not sure your coursework qualifies? If you are uncertain whether your coursework qualifies, you can request a preliminary coursework evaluation online prior to submitting a BCBA Certification Application.

Note: The BACB will only make determinations about the acceptability of nonverified coursework via (a) a formal certification application or (b) a preliminary coursework evaluation.

Verified Coursework

ABAI works with institutions to identify and verify sequences of courses- known as a Verified Course Sequence (VCS)-that meet the BACB's coursework requirements. The ABAI VCS Directory includes all VCSs, VCS coordinators, content hours, and dates for which the courses were verified.

Curious about VCS pass rates? The BACB publishes examination pass rates for VCSs annually as a resource for prospective students.

Nonverified Coursework

If you completed coursework in anything other than an ABAI VCS, that coursework is considered nonverified. You must have your professor, department chair, or University registrar complete a Course Content Attestation and submit it with your BCBA Certification Application or your preliminary coursework evaluation.

Supervised Experience

You must complete a defined practical experience in applied behavior analysis that meets all of the requirements in the current Experience Standards.

For all other experience documents and resources, please visit the BCBA documents section.

Need a qualified supervisor? Visit the BACB's certificant registry to locate BCBAs who are qualified and willing to supervise experience hours.

Option 2: Faculty Teaching and Research

To apply for BCBA certification via this option, you must have an acceptable graduate degree, have held a full-time faculty position in behavior analysis that includes research and teaching, and completed a defined supervised practical experience.

Degree

You must have a graduate degree (e.g., master's or doctoral) in behavior analysisThe degree or program name must include the term "behavior analysis" (or a functional equivalent). Graduate programs accredited by Association for Behavior Analysis International meet this requirement. , education The degree or program name must include the words "education" or "educational" (or a functional equivalent). Applicants with education degrees that do not meet this requirement must submit documentation clearly illustrating that: (a) the coursework was focused on education; AND (b) the a department (defined as the local collection of academic faculty responsible for mounting a specialized curriculum within a college/school) of education offered the degree. , or psychology The degree or program name must include the word "psychology" or psychological." Applicants with psychology degrees that do not meet this requirement must submit documentation clearly illustrating that: (a) the coursework was focused on psychology; AND (b) a department (defined as the local collection of academic faculty responsible for mounting a specialized curriculum within a college/school) of psychology offered the degree. from a qualifying institutionInstitutions within the U.S. that are listed in the Council for Higher Education Accreditation database OR institutions outside of the U.S. whose degrees meet certain standards (please see our degree preliminary evaluation page for information about requesting an evaluation of your degree's equivalency and/or field of study). . Degrees from programs in which you completed a Verified Course Sequence also qualify.

Not sure if your degree qualifies? If you are uncertain whether your degree qualifies, you can request a preliminary degree evaluation online prior to submitting a BCBA Certification Application.

Faculty Teaching and Research

Faculty Appointment

You must have at least 3 years (cumulative) of full-time work as a faculty member at a qualifying institutionInstitutions within the U.S. that are listed in the Council for Higher Education Accreditation database OR institutions outside of the U.S. whose degrees meet certain standards (please see our degree preliminary evaluation page for information about requesting an evaluation of your degree's equivalency and/or field of study). within a 5-year period.

Teaching

Your faculty appointment must have included the following teaching characteristics:

You taught at least 5 sections/iterations of behavior-analytic coursework.

You taught at least 2 of the following behavior-analytic content areas in separate courses: concepts and principles of behavior; single-subject research methods; applied behavior analysis; and ethics in behavior analysis.

Each course must have been exclusively or primarily devoted to behavior-analytic content.

You must have taught this coursework at the graduate level.

Research

You must have published one article with the following characteristics:

It is behavior-analytic in nature

It included at least 1 experimental evaluation.

It was published in a high-quality, peer-reviewed journal.

You were the first, second, or corresponding author.

It was published at any point in your career.

Supervised Experience

You must complete a defined practical experience in applied behavior analysis that meets all of the requirements in the current Experience Standards.

For all other experience documents and resources, please visit the BCBA documents section.

Need a supervisor? Visit the BACB's certificant registry to locate qualified BCBAs who are qualified and willing to supervise experience hours.

Option 3: Postdoctoral Experience

To apply for BCBA certification via this option, you must have an acceptable doctoral degree that was conferred at least 10 years ago, at least 10 years of post-doctoral practical experience, and 500 hours of supervised practical experience.

Degree

You must have a doctoral degree in behavior analysisThe degree or program name must include the term "behavior analysis" (or a functional equivalent). Graduate programs accredited by Association for Behavior Analysis International meet this requirement. , education The degree or program name must include the words "education" or "educational" (or a functional equivalent). Applicants with education degrees that do not meet this requirement must submit documentation clearly illustrating that: (a) the coursework was focused on education; AND (b) the a department (defined as the local collection of academic faculty responsible for mounting a specialized curriculum within a college/school) of education offered the degree. , or psychology The degree or program name must include the word "psychology" or psychological." Applicants with psychology degrees that do not meet this requirement must submit documentation clearly illustrating that: (a) the coursework was focused on psychology; AND (b) a department (defined as the local collection of academic faculty responsible for mounting a specialized curriculum within a college/school) of psychology offered the degree. from a qualifying institutionInstitutions within the U.S. that are listed in the Council for Higher Education Accreditation database OR institutions outside of the U.S. whose degrees meet certain standards (please see our degree preliminary evaluation page for information about requesting an evaluation of your degree's equivalency and/or field of study). . Degrees from programs in which you completed a Verified Course Sequence also qualify.

Not sure your degree qualifies? If you are uncertain whether your degree qualifies, you can request a preliminary degree evaluation online prior to submitting a BCBA Certification Application.

Postdoctoral Experience

The postdoctoral experience must:

include 10 years of postdoctoral experience practicing behavior analysis

have been at least 10 years of full-time practice (cumulatively)

have occurred under a relevant state regulation (e.g., a license) or national professional credential. You may have held different credentials at different times during the 10 years.

Required documents for this experience are a curriculum vitae, signed attestations from current or former employers, and proof of the applicable professional credential(s).

Supplemental Supervised Experience

You must have completed at least 500 hours of supervised independent fieldwork that meets current Experience Standards. This experience must have started once you completed 10 years of postdoctoral experience (not before your coursework began, as stated in the Experience Standards).

For all other experience documents and resources, please visit the BCBA documents section.

Qualification for Exam via Past Certification

If your certification expired within the last 5 years, you may be able to requalify as a BCBA by sitting for the BCBA certification examination.

To be eligible for this option, you must also meet the following continuing education requirements:

You obtained 16 CEUs each year since the date your BCBA certification expired (prorated to the month you submit a Qualification Via Past Certification Application).

You earned the CEUs during the period your certification expired (i.e., CEUs earned prior to expiration do not count).

The CEUs you earned meet the BACB's current CEU requirements.

Applying via Past Certification

If you seek to apply for BCBA certification via this option, you must complete a Qualification Via Past Certification Application. If your application is approved and you are authorized to sit for the BCBA examination, you must pass the examination within a 2-year window.

Pathway 1: Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI) Accredited Program

To apply for BACB certification via this pathway, you must have a degree from an ABAI-accredited master's or doctoral program and have completed defined practical fieldwork.

Degree

You must have a degree from an ABAI-accredited master's or doctoral program.

Supervised Fieldwork

You must complete defined practical fieldwork in applied behavior analysis that meets all of the requirements in the BCBA Fieldwork Requirements.

For all other fieldwork documents and resources, please visit the BCBA documents section.

Need a qualified supervisor? You can visit the BACB's certificant registry to locate BCBAs who are qualified and willing to supervise fieldwork hours.

Pathway 2: Behavior-Analytic Coursework

To apply for BACB certification via this pathway, you must have an acceptable graduate degree from an accredited university, and have completed acceptable graduate coursework in behavior analysis as well as defined practical fieldwork.

Degree

You must have a graduate degree (e.g., master's or doctoral) from a qualifying institutionInstitutions within the U.S. that are listed in the Council for Higher Education Accreditation database OR institutions outside of the U.S. whose degrees meet certain standards (please see our degree preliminary evaluation page for information about requesting an evaluation of your degree's equivalency and/or field of study). .

Not sure your degree qualifies? If you are uncertain whether your degree qualifies, you can request a preliminary degree evaluation online prior to submitting a BCBA Certification Application.

Coursework

You must have completed behavior-analytic coursework that meets all of the following:

was taken at a qualifying institutionInstitutions within the U.S. that are listed in the Council for Higher Education Accreditation database OR institutions outside of the U.S. whose degrees meet certain standards (please see our degree preliminary evaluation page for information about requesting an evaluation of your degree's equivalency and/or field of study).

was graduate level (i.e., master's or doctoral) and from the qualifying institutionInstitutions within the U.S. that are listed in the Council for Higher Education Accreditation database OR institutions outside of the U.S. whose degrees meet certain standards (please see our degree preliminary evaluation page for information about requesting an evaluation of your degree's equivalency and/or field of study). at which you were enrolled

was taken for academic credit

reflects that you received a passing grade ("C" or better for graded courses) in each course

covers the required content outlined in the BACB's Fifth Edition Task List and Coursework Requirements

Not sure your coursework qualifies? If you are uncertain whether your coursework qualifies, you can request a preliminary coursework evaluation online prior to submitting a BCBA Certification Application.

Note: The BACB will only make determinations about the acceptability of nonverified coursework via (a) a formal certification application or (b) a preliminary coursework evaluation.

Verified Coursework

ABAI works with institutions to identify and verify sequences of courses- known as a Verified Course Sequence (VCS)-that meet the BACB's 5th edition coursework requirements. The ABAI VCS Directory includes all VCSs, VCS coordinators, content hours, and dates for which the courses were verified.

Curious about VCS pass rates? The BACB publishes examination pass rates for VCSs annually as a resource for prospective students.

Nonverified Coursework

If you completed coursework in anything other than an ABAI VCS, that coursework is considered nonverified. You must have your professor, department chair, or university registrar complete a Nonverified Course Content Attestation and submit it with your BCBA Certification Application or your preliminary coursework evaluation.

Supervised Fieldwork

You must complete defined practical fieldwork in applied behavior analysis that meets all of the requirements in the BCBA Fieldwork Requirements.

For all other fieldwork documents and resources, please visit the BCBA documents section.

Need a qualified supervisor? Visit the BACB's certificant registry to locate BCBAs who are qualified and willing to supervise experience hours.

Pathway 3: Faculty Teaching and Research

To apply for BCBA certification via this pathway, you must have an acceptable graduate degree, have held a full-time faculty position in behavior analysis that includes research and teaching, and have completed defined practical fieldwork.

Degree

You must have a graduate degree (e.g., master's or doctoral) from a qualifying institutionInstitutions within the U.S. that are listed in the Council for Higher Education Accreditation database OR institutions outside of the U.S. whose degrees meet certain standards (please see our degree preliminary evaluation page for information about requesting an evaluation of your degree's equivalency and/or field of study).
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Not sure your degree qualifies? If you are uncertain whether your degree qualifies, you can request a preliminary degree evaluation online prior to submitting a BCBA Certification Application.

Faculty Teaching and Research

Faculty Appointment

You must have at least 3 years (cumulative) of full-time work as a faculty member at a qualifying institutionInstitutions within the U.S. that are listed in the Council for Higher Education Accreditation database OR institutions outside of the U.S. whose degrees meet certain standards (please see our degree preliminary evaluation page for information about requesting an evaluation of your degree's equivalency and/or field of study).
within a 5-year period.

Teaching

Your faculty appointment must have included the following teaching characteristics:

You taught at least 5 sections/iterations of behavior-analytic coursework.

You taught at least 2 of the following behavior-analytic content areas in separate courses: concepts and principles of behavior; single-subject research methods; applied behavior analysis; and ethics in behavior analysis.

Each course must have been exclusively or primarily devoted to behavior-analytic content.

You must have taught this coursework at the graduate level.

Research

You must have published 1 article with the following characteristics:

It is behavior-analytic in nature

It included at least 1 experimental evaluation.

It was published in a high-quality, peer-reviewed journal.

You were the first, second, or corresponding author.

It was published at any point in your career.

Supervised Fieldwork

You must complete defined practical fieldwork in applied behavior analysis that meets all of the requirements in the BCBA Fieldwork Requirements.

For all other fieldwork documents and resources, please visit the BCBA documents section.

Need a qualified supervisor? Visit the BACB's certificant registry to locate qualified BCBAs who are qualified and willing to supervise experience hours.

Pathway 4: Postdoctoral Experience

To apply for BCBA certification under this pathway, you must have an acceptable doctoral degree that was conferred at least 10 years ago, at least 10 years of post-doctoral practical experience, and 500 hours of defined fieldwork.

Degree

You must have a doctoral degree from a qualifying institutionInstitutions within the U.S. that are listed in the Council for Higher Education Accreditation database OR institutions outside of the U.S. whose degrees meet certain standards (please see our degree preliminary evaluation page for information about requesting an evaluation of your degree's equivalency and/or field of study).
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Not sure your degree qualifies? If you are uncertain whether your degree qualifies, you can request a preliminary degree evaluation online prior to submitting a BCBA Certification Application.

Postdoctoral Experience

The postdoctoral experience must:

include 10 years of postdoctoral experience practicing behavior analysis

have been at least 10 years of full-time practice (cumulatively)

have occurred under a relevant state regulation (e.g., a license) or national professional credential. You may have held different credentials at different times during the 10 years.

Required documents for this experience are a curriculum vitae, signed attestations from current or former employers, and proof of the applicable professional credential(s).

Supplemental Supervised Fieldwork

You must have completed at least 500 hours of supervised independent fieldwork that meets current BCBA Fieldwork Requirements. This fieldwork must have started once you completed 10 years of postdoctoral experience (not before your coursework began, as stated in the Fieldwork Requirements).

For all other fieldwork documents and resources, please visit the BCBA documents section.

Need a qualified supervisor? Visit the BACB's certificant registry to locate BCBAs who are qualified and willing to supervise experience hours.

Qualification for Exam via Past Certification

If your certification expired within the last 5 years, you may be able to requalify as a BCBA by sitting for the BCBA certification examination.

To be eligible for this option, you must also meet the following continuing education requirements:

You obtained 16 CEUs each year since the date your BCBA certification expired (prorated to the month you submit a Qualification Via Past Certification Application).

You earned the CEUs during the period your certification expired (i.e., CEUs earned prior to expiration do not count).

The CEUs you earned meet the BACB's current CEU requirements.

Applying via Past Certification

If you seek to apply for BCBA certification via this option, you must complete a Qualification Via Past Certification Application. If your application is approved and you are authorized to sit for the BCBA examination, you must pass the examination within a 2-year window.

Complete the BCBA Certification Application. You'll find the application in your BACB account, under the "Certification Application" tab.
Note: You may only have one active examination authorization at a time. If you already have an active examination authorization for the BCaBA examination, you will need to Contact Us to cancel your authorization before applying for the BCBA.

Please make sure the contact information in your BACB account is current. Information in your application must match your official identification (e.g. first and last name) or you will not be permitted to sit for the examination when you arrive at the testing center.

1. Submit your payment. Once you complete your application, you can pay online with a credit card or mail a check to the BACB.

2. Submit Supplemental Documents. Submit all required supplemental documents (see the table below) either:

Via email: (sent directly by the institution if a transcript): [email protected]

Via mail: BACB - Applications, 7950 Shaffer Pkwy, Littleton, CO 80127 USA

Requirement

Documentation

Option 1: Coursework

1. Degree

Electronic transcripts sent directly by the institution
-or-
Official, original transcriptsA transcript issued by an institution in a sealed envelope (may be mailed to the BACB in the original, unopened envelope). mailed

2. Coursework

3. Experience

Final Experience Verification Form(s)
(see Acceptable Signature Policy)

Option 2: Faculty Teaching and Research

1. Degree

Electronic transcripts sent directly by the institution
-or-
Official, original transcriptsA transcript issued by an institution in a sealed envelope (may be mailed to the BACB in the original, unopened envelope). mailed

2. Faculty Teaching

Letter from Department Chair and Course Syllabi

3. Research

Copy of published article

4. Experience

Final Experience Verification Form(s)
(see Acceptable Signature Policy)

Option 3: Postdoctoral Experience

1. Degree

Electronic transcripts sent directly by the institution
-or-
Official, original transcriptsA transcript issued by an institution in a sealed envelope (may be mailed to the BACB in the original, unopened envelope). mailed

2. Post-Doctoral Experience

CV, signed attestations from current or former employers, and proof of professional credentials

3. Experience

Final Experience Verification Form(s)
(see Acceptable Signature Policy)

Monitor your email for BACB notifications.

Acknowledgment of application and document receipt. You will receive an email once the BACB receives your documents. Note: it may take the BACB up to 2 weeks to process your application.

Application Determination. You will receive status updates and other notifications via email. Please follow all instructions regarding your application and requirements. Your certification application expires 90 days after the BACB receives it. If you have not met all requirements by this time, you submit a new application and an additional application fee.

Examination authorization. Once you have met all requirements, you will receive an examination authorization via email with instructions on registering for the examination. Please review this information carefully and ensure that the contact information in your BACB account matches the identification information you will use at the examination site.

Certification Application

$245

Examination Retake Application (within 2 year period after initial BACB approval)

$140

Examination Appointment ( paid to Pearson VUE)

$125

To obtain BCBA certification, you must pass the BCBA examination. You will be authorized to take the examination once you have submitted a complete BCBA Certification Application to the BACB, including all required documentation that shows you meet eligibility requirements.

The purpose of the BCBA ® examination is to assess knowledge of the BCBA Task List (4th ed.) consistent with an entry-level behavior analyst. The BCBA examination is comprised of 160 multiple-choice questions, 10 of which are ungraded pilot questions. Each question has 4 possible answers. Candidates have 4 hours to complete the examination. For more information about the BCBA examination, visit the Examination page.

The BACB reserves the right to prohibit any individual from sitting for a BACB examination, or invalidate any certification (immediately making the certification null and void), in the event it finds that the individual submitted falsified, forged, or untrue information. The BACB reserves this right regardless of when it becomes aware of the falsified, forged, or untrue information. Individuals attempting to sit for a BACB examination will be unable to reapply for certification for 5 years and must meet the requirements applicable at the time they reapply. Individuals already certified by the BACB will have their certification revoked, and will be unable to reapply for certification for 5 years. Additionally, they will need to re-complete all experience hours (as applicable), meet the requirements applicable when they reapply, complete appropriate additional ethics coursework, and submit to a full audit of experience hours (as applicable) when they reapply. These sanctions may precede additional sanctions imposed on the individual. If the individual is able to provide evidence that the information in question was submitted accurately and truthfully, they retain the right to appeal the hold or invalidation.

You may retake the certification examination within 2 years of your initial approval and only after examination scores are released. The Examination Retake Application is available online via your BACB account. You will receive an examination authorization email within 24 hours of submitting the Examination Retake Application and your payment.

CEU Requirements

As a certified BCBA, you are required to obtain 32 continuing education units (CEUs) within each 2-year recertification cycle, including 4 CEUs in ethics and 3 CEUs in supervision (for supervisors only).

All CEUs must occur within the recertification cycle to which it is applied. "Making up" missed CEUs after your certification expiration date is not permitted, and CEUs in excess of the requirements cannot be applied to a subsequent cycle.

CEU Types

You can earn CEUs through 7 types of activities, as illustrated in the table below. To learn more about a CE type, click the number on the chart.

TYPE

DESCRIPTION

LIMIT

CEUs

DOCUMENTATION

Types of Continuing Education - Definitions

Type 1 - College or University Coursework

Received a passing grade ("C" or better for graded courses) in a graduate-level college or university course. Course content must be entirely behavior-analytic. Courses must be from a qualifying institutionInstitutions within the U.S. that are listed in the Council for Higher Education Accreditation database OR institutions outside of the U.S. whose degrees meet certain standards (please see our degree preliminary evaluation page for information about requesting an evaluation of your degree's equivalency and/or field of study). .

Each 50 minutes of classroom instruction counts as 1 CEU. At typical North American institutions of higher education, 1 academic semester credit is equivalent to 15 CEUs and 1 academic quarter credit is equivalent to 10 CEUs. Any portion or all of the required number of CEUs may be applied from this category during any recertification cycle.

Type 2 - Events Offered by Authorized CE Providers

Completion of events sponsored by BACB authorized providers. Any portion or all of the total required number of CEUs may be applied from this category during any recertification cycle.
ACE Provider Directory
Type 3 - Non-Authorized Events

Completion or instruction of a seminar, colloquium, presentation, conference event, workshop, or symposium not authorized by the BACB, only if related directly to the practice of behavior analysis. Supervision activities, such as those related to the requirements to become certified, BCaBA requirements, or other non-required supervision activities, may also be included.

A maximum of 25% of the total required number of CEUs may be applied from this category during any recertification cycle.

Type 4 - Instruction

Instruction by the applicant of a Type 1 or Type 2 CE event, on a one-time basis for each event, provided that the applicant was present for the complete event.

A maximum of 50% of the total required number of CEUs may come from this category during any recertification cycle.

Type 5 - BACB Events

Credentialing events or activities initiated and pre-approved for CE by the BACB.

A maximum of 25% of the total required number of CEUs may come from this category during any recertification cycle.

Type 6 - Pass the Exam

Passing the certification examination during the final year of your recertification cycle. Passing the exam shall satisfy the CE requirement for the current recertification period. (Certificants do not have to re-qualify under current standards. They should apply to take the exam for CE and pay that fee.)

Please be advised: If you take the certification examination for CE and do not pass, you will no longer be BACB-certified.

Type 7 - Scholarly Activities

Publishing an ABA article in a peer-reviewed journal OR serving as a reviewer or action editor of an ABA article for a peer-reviewed journal. Type 7 can be claimed only in the recertification cycle when the article was published or reviewed.

One publication is equivalent to 8 CEUs. One review is equivalent to 1 CEU.

A maximum of 25% of the total required number of CEUs may be applied from this category during any recertification cycle.

CEU Content

Ethics CE

Acceptable ethics content is behavior-analytic in nature and covers ethical issues in behavior analysis practice or research. Ethics content should incorporate the BACB's ethics requirements. Sample ethics CE topics might include the (in)appropriateness of implementing non-behavioral therapies; strategies for avoiding/managing dual relationships; creating a culture of ethics in an organization; and ethical implications of media and technology, among others.

Supervision CE

If you are a BCBA who wishes to supervise individuals pursuing BACB certification or the ongoing practice of BCaBAs or RBTs, you are required to obtain specific training in supervision based on the BACB Supervisor Training Curriculum Outline (2.0). This training may be completed up to 180 days before your certification date or after your certification date.

You are also required to obtain 3 supervision CEUs every recertification cycle. Acceptable supervision content is behavior-analytic in nature and covers effective supervision as defined in the BACB's Experience Standards (in particular, the "Nature of Supervision" section).

Ethics/Supervision CEUs Overlap

A CEU may be counted as either an ethics CEU or a supervision CEU but not both. CEUs acquired from the 8-hour supervisor training may count only as supervision CEUs.

Repeating CE Activities

You should never repeat a CEU activity in order to obtain additional CEUs. Repeating activities does not provide new or expanded knowledge or skills.

Transition to 2020 Requirements

If your next recertification cycle begins in 2020, please note the following:

Type 3: You must enter Type 3 CEUs into your BACB account before January 1, 2020. Effective January 1, 2020, you will no longer be able to enter Type 3 CEUs.

Type 6: You must pass the certification examination before January 1, 2020 in order for it to count as CE. After January 1, 2020, passing the BCBA examination will no longer be an option for CE. Please be advised: If you take the certification examination for CE and do not pass, you will no longer be BACB-certified.

Type Restrictions: Restrictions on CEU type will be eliminated on January 1, 2020.

New Types: All old CEU types will automatically be converted into the new types on January 1, as follows:

Type 1, 2, 3, and 5 - Learning

Type 4 - Teaching

Type 7 - Scholarship

CEU Requirements

As a certified BCBA, you are required to obtain 32 continuing education units (CEUs) within each 2-year recertification cycle, including 4 CEUs in ethics and 3 CEUs in supervision (for supervisors).

All CEUs must occur within the recertification cycle to which it is applied. "Making up" missed CEUs after your certification expiration date is not permitted and CEUs in excess of the requirements cannot be applied to a subsequent cycle.

CEU Types

You can earn CEUs through 3 types of activities, as illustrated in the table below. There are no restrictions or limitations on the number of CEUs you can earn through each activity type.

Continuing Education By:

Documentation

CEU Values

Learning

Attending events offered by Authorized Continuing Education (ACE) providers.
ACE Provider Directory

Certificate from ACE events

25 minutes of learning = ½ CEU*

For BCBAs, completing didactic behavior-analytic graduate courses with a passing grade ("C" or better for graded courses); for BCaBAs, completing didactic behavior-analytic undergraduate or graduate courses at a qualifying institutionInstitutions within the U.S. that are listed in the Council for Higher Education Accreditation database OR institutions outside of the U.S. whose degrees meet certain standards (please see our degree preliminary evaluation page for information about requesting an evaluation of your degree's equivalency and/or field of study).
(coursework used to obtain certification will not qualify).

Syllabi and transcripts from university courses

Participating in certain BACB certification activities.

No documentation is needed for BACB events (these are issued directly into BACB accounts)

Teaching

Teaching ACE events.

Documentation from the ACE provider demonstrating that the certificant taught an ACE event

25 minutes of instruction = ½ CEU*

Teaching university courses in behavior analysis at a qualifying institutionInstitutions within the U.S. that are listed in the Council for Higher Education Accreditation database OR institutions outside of the U.S. whose degrees meet certain standards (please see our degree preliminary evaluation page for information about requesting an evaluation of your degree's equivalency and/or field of study). .

Letter from a department chair for teaching a university course

Scholarship

Publishing an article on behavior analysis in a peer-reviewed journal.

A PDF of the final published article

1 publication = 8 CEUs 1 review = 1 CEU

Writing a review or decision letter for an article on behavior analysis submitted to a peer-reviewed journal.

Letter from the journal editor or associate editor

*At typical North American institutions, 1 academic semester credit is equivalent to 15 CEUs and 1 academic quarter credit is equivalent to 10 CEUs.

CEU Content

Continuing education may address any aspect of behavior analysis: practice, science, methodology, theory, or the profession. In addition, 4 CEUs in ethics and 3 CEUs in supervision (for supervisors only) are required during each recertification cycle.

Ethics CEUs

Acceptable ethics content must cover ethical issues in behavior-analytic practice or research. Ethics content should relate to the BACB's ethics requirements. Sample ethics content include the (in)appropriateness of implementing non-behavioral therapies; strategies for avoiding/managing dual relationships; creating a culture of ethics in an organization; ethical implications of media and technology, among many others.

Supervision CEUs

If you are a BCBA who wishes to supervise individuals pursuing BACB certification or the ongoing practice of BCaBAs or RBTs, you are required to obtain specific training in supervision based on the BACB Supervisor Training Curriculum Outline (2.0). This training may be completed up to 180 days before your certification date or after your certification date.

You are also required to obtain 3 supervision CEUs every recertification cycle. Acceptable supervision content is behavior-analytic in nature and covers effective supervision as defined in the BACB's Experience Standards (in particular, the "Nature of Supervision" section).

Ethics/Supervision CEU Overlap

A CEU may be counted as either an ethics CEU or a supervision CEU, but not both. CEUs acquired from the 8-hour supervisor training may count as supervision CEUs only.

Repeating CE Activities

Do not repeat a CE activity to obtain additional CEUs. Repeating CE activities does not provide new or expanded knowledge or skills.

BCBA

BCBA-D

Recertification Application

$215

$290

Late Fee

$50

$50

Insufficient Funds/Returned Check

$45

$45

Certificate Replacement

$35

$35

If you complete all of your CE requirements but fail to recertify prior to your recertification date, you will have 90 days from your recertification date to reinstate your certification. After this grace period, you will lose your certification and will need to reapply and meet the eligibility requirements applicable at that time.

BCBAs may be inactive because:

they placed their certification on voluntary inactive status or active/duty reserve status,

they did not recertify by their recertification date, or

they have sanctions against their certification.

BCBAs with an inactive certification may not bill, practice, or represent themselves as an BCBAs. BCBAs may be listed as "inactive" on the certificant registry.

Voluntary Inactive Status

BCBAs who need a break from maintaining their certification for a period of time-and who are within their recertification window and have completed continuing education for their recertification cycle (prorated to the month)-may request inactive status. As an inactive BCBA, you are not permitted to practice, bill, or represent yourself as a BCBA, and you will not be listed in the BACB's certificant registry. Once granted voluntary inactive status, you may remain inactive for up to 4 years. There are no certification maintenance requirements (i.e., continuing education, supervision, recertification fees) during the period of inactivity.

Applying for voluntary inactive status: If you wish to request voluntary inactive status, you must complete the Voluntary Inactive Status Application - BCBA and pay a one-time, inactive request fee of $50.

Reactivation Requirements

If you are on voluntary inactive status for less than 4 years and wish to reactivate your certification, you must submit a request to Return from Voluntary Inactive Status Application.

Once your certification is reactivated, your recertification cycle will resume (e.g., if you had 8 months until the end of your cycle when you went on inactive status, you will have 8 months before you need to recertify upon returning from inactive status). If your certification remains inactive for a period of 4 years, you must request reactivation or your certification will expire. In this instance, once you have returned from inactive status, you may not apply for inactive status again until you complete at least 1 full recertification cycle.

Active Duty/Reserve Status

If you are called to active military duty in the U.S. armed forces, you may apply for a temporary pause of your certification status or eligibility to cover the period for which you are called to active military duty (not to exceed 2 years).

If you are called to active duty and are on reserve status, you are prohibited from practicing, billing, or representing yourself as a BCBA until your certification is reinstated.

Upon being called to active duty, notify the BACB via the Contact Us page and provide a copy of your official call-up notice. The BACB will place your certification on reserve status during your active duty period. Following completion of your active duty, or 2 years, whichever is earlier, you must contact the BACB to update your certification status. When your certification becomes active again, your recertification cycle or eligibility window will resume.

If you wish to become a BCBA-D, you must be actively certified as a BCBA and meet 1 of the following options:

Option B: Non-Accredited Doctoral Program

Doctoral Degree with a Behavior-Analytic Dissertation: You hold a doctoral degree from a qualifying institutionInstitutions within the U.S. that are listed in the Council for Higher Education Accreditation database OR institutions outside of the U.S. whose degrees meet certain standards (please see our degree preliminary evaluation page for information about requesting an evaluation of your degree's equivalency and/or field of study). , conducted a behavior-analytic dissertationThe dissertation must include at least 1 experimental manipulation. The independent variable must be explicitly operant or respondent in nature, the dependent variable sufficiently operationalized, and the problem framed using an operant/respondent conceptualization. The experimental criterion may be met with either single-subject or group-design methods , and meet 1 of the following requirements:

Doctoral coursework: You passed at least 4 behavior-analytic courses as part of your doctoral program of study;
OR

Supervision: You received formal advising/supervision from a faculty member who, at the time of your supervision, held the BCBA credential and met the supervisor qualification criteria in place at that time;
OR

Publications: You authored 2 peer-reviewed journal articles that are behavior-analytic in nature. These articles may have been published prior to, during, or after conferral of your doctoral degree.

Option C: Postdoctoral Respecialization

Doctoral degree: You hold a doctoral degree from a qualifying institutionInstitutions within the U.S. that are listed in the Council for Higher Education Accreditation database OR institutions outside of the U.S. whose degrees meet certain standards (please see our degree preliminary evaluation page for information about requesting an evaluation of your degree's equivalency and/or field of study). and meetALL of the following requirements:

Postdoctoral experience: You accumulated a minimum of 1,800 hours (beyond the experience hours used to qualify for BCBA certification) in applied behavior analysis during a postdoctoral fellowship or postdoctoral employment experience, which included explicit, ongoing education in behavior analysis conducted under the supervision of a BCBA who met the supervision requirements in place at that time; AND

Publications: You authored 2 peer-reviewed journal articles that are (a) behavior-analytic in nature and (b) were completed as a product of the training experience above.

If you are currently BCBA-certified, you must complete the BCBA-D application (online application form available below), including all required supplemental documentation, and pay the application fee. Applications are accepted on a continual basis.
Instructions:

Complete the BCBA-D application, including all required supplemental documentation as described below.

Requirement

Documentation

How to Submit Documentation

Option A: Accredited Doctoral Program

Doctoral degree from a graduate program accredited by the Association for Behavior Analysis International

Official, unopened university transcriptA transcript issued by an institution in a sealed envelope (may be mailed to the BACB in the original, unopened envelope). listing a doctoral degree conferred by an ABAI-accredited doctoral program.

Via email: (sent directly by the institution if a transcript): [email protected]
-or-
Via mail: BACB - Applications, 7950 Shaffer Pkwy, Littleton, CO 80127 USA

Option B: Non-Accredited Doctoral Program

Doctoral degree and behavior-analytic dissertation;
AND

Official, unopened university transcriptA transcript issued by an institution in a sealed envelope (may be mailed to the BACB in the original, unopened envelope). listing a doctoral degree conferred by a qualifying institutionInstitutions within the U.S. that are listed in the Council for Higher Education Accreditation database OR institutions outside of the U.S. whose degrees meet certain standards (please see our degree preliminary evaluation page for information about requesting an evaluation of your degree's equivalency and/or field of study). .

Via email: (sent directly by the institution if a transcript): [email protected]
-or-
Via mail: BACB - Applications, 7950 Shaffer Pkwy, Littleton, CO 80127 USA

Copy of the published dissertation abstract showing that it meets the behavior-analytic dissertationThe dissertation must include at least 1 experimental manipulation. The independent variable must be explicitly operant or respondent in nature, the dependent variable sufficiently operationalized, and the problem framed using an operant/respondent conceptualization. The experimental criterion may be met with either single-subject or group-design methods * requirement

File upload in the BCBA-D application form

Doctoral coursework; OR

A copy of the official doctoral program of study showing all of the courses.

Syllabi for the courses to demonstrate that they were entirely behavior analytic in nature.

Supervision; OR

A letter from the faculty member who held the BCBA credential, on university letterhead, attesting to the formal supervisory relationship.

Publications

Copies of the 2 peer-reviewedThese publications do not need to include an experimental manipulation, and first authorship is not required journal articlesThese publications do not need to include an experimental manipulation, and first authorship is not required that are behavior analytic in nature.

Option C: Postdoctoral Respecialization

Doctoral degree

Official, unopened university transcriptA transcript issued by an institution in a sealed envelope (may be mailed to the BACB in the original, unopened envelope). listing a doctoral degree conferred by a qualifying institutionInstitutions within the U.S. that are listed in the Council for Higher Education Accreditation database OR institutions outside of the U.S. whose degrees meet certain standards (please see our degree preliminary evaluation page for information about requesting an evaluation of your degree's equivalency and/or field of study). .

Via email: (sent directly by the institution if a transcript): [email protected]
-or-
Via mail: BACB - Applications, 7950 Shaffer Pkwy, Littleton, CO 80127 USA

Postdoctoral experience

A letter of attestation from the BCBA who supervised the 1,800 hoursThe supervisor and post-doctoral certificant may determine how to document the ongoing supervised experience. of postdoctoral experience or fellowship.

File upload in the BCBA-D application form

Publications

Copies of the 2 peer-reviewedThese publications do not need to include an experimental manipulation, and first authorship is not required journal articlesThese publications do not need to include an experimental manipulation, and first authorship is not required that are behavior analytic in nature.

*The BACB reserves the right to request a copy of the complete dissertation. Note: Documents submitted to the BACB become the property of the BACB and cannot be returned to you.

1. Submit your payment of $105 by either:

including a check with your application documentation (The BACB accepts US funds only, Please do not send cash).

having the BACB add an $105 invoice to your BACB Gateway account for online payment (Credit card).

2. Please allow up to 2 weeks from the date the BACB receives your complete application and payment for your application to be reviewed.

3. Once your application is reviewed, you will receive an email confirming approval of your application or outlining the reasons that your application cannot be approved.

BCBA-D Designation Application

As a BCBA-D, you are required to meet all of the BCBA maintenance requirements. The processing fee for the BCBA-D Recertification Application includes a $90 fee in addition to the BCBA recertification fee (i.e., the BCBA-D recertification fee is $290). You may choose to drop your BCBA-D designation and retain the BCBA designation at the time of your recertification by contacting the BACB.

Required Documents

In addition to the unique documentation system outlined in the BCBA/BCaBA Experience Standards, the following are required experience documents:

Monthly and Final Experience Verification Forms
Note: The following forms are PDF documents that should be saved to your desktop and opened in Adobe Acrobat rather than your web browser. Individual Supervisor Forms
Organization Forms

Optional Resources

Required Documents

In addition to the unique documentation system outlined in the BCBA Fieldwork Standards, the following are required experience documents:

Monthly and Final Fieldwork Verification Forms

Note: The following forms are PDF documents that should be saved to your desktop and opened in Adobe Acrobat rather than your web browser.
Individual Supervisor Forms Organization Forms
Optional Resources

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Behavior-Analytic Coursework

To apply for BCaBA certification under this option, you must have an acceptable bachelor's degree from an accredited university, have completed acceptable undergraduate coursework in behavior analysis, and have a defined period of supervised practical experience.

Degree

You must have a bachelor's degree from a qualifying institutionInstitutions within the U.S. that are listed in the Council for Higher Education Accreditation database OR institutions outside of the U.S. whose degrees meet certain standards (please see our degree preliminary evaluation page for information about requesting an evaluation of your degree's equivalency and/or field of study). . Degrees from programs in which you completed a Verified Course Sequence also qualify.

Not sure your degree qualifies? If you are uncertain whether your degree qualifies, you can request a preliminary degree evaluation online prior to submitting a BCaBA Certification Application.

Behavior-Analytic Coursework

You must have completed behavior-analytic coursework that meets all of the following:

was taken at a qualifying institutionInstitutions within the U.S. that are listed in the Council for Higher Education Accreditation database OR institutions outside of the U.S. whose degrees meet certain standards (please see our degree preliminary evaluation page for information about requesting an evaluation of your degree's equivalency and/or field of study).

was undergraduate level and from the qualifying institutionInstitutions within the U.S. that are listed in the Council for Higher Education Accreditation database OR institutions outside of the U.S. whose degrees meet certain standards (please see our degree preliminary evaluation page for information about requesting an evaluation of your degree's equivalency and/or field of study). at which you were enrolled

was taken for academic credit

reflects that you received a passing grade ("C" or better for graded courses) in each course

covers the required content outlined in the BACB's Task List (4th edition) and Coursework Requirements

Not sure your coursework qualifies? If you are uncertain whether your coursework qualifies, you can request a preliminary coursework evaluation online prior to submitting a BCaBA Certification Application.

Note: The BACB will only make determinations about the acceptability of nonverified coursework via (a) a formal certification application or (b) a preliminary coursework evaluation.

Verified Coursework

ABAI works with institutions to identify and verify sequences of courses- known as a Verified Course Sequence (VCS)-that meet the BACB's coursework requirements. The ABAI VCS Directory includes all VCSs, VCS coordinators, content hours, and dates for which the courses were verified.

Curious about VCS pass rates? The BACB publishes examination pass rates for VCSs annually as a resource for prospective students.

Nonverified Coursework

If you completed coursework in anything other than an ABAI VCS, that coursework is considered nonverified. You must have your professor, department chair, or University registrar complete a Course Content Attestation and submit it with your BCaBA Certification Application or your preliminary coursework evaluation.

Supervised Experience

You must complete a defined practical experience in applied behavior analysis that meets all of the requirements in the current Experience Standards.

For all other experience documents and resources, please visit the BCaBA documents section.

Need a qualified supervisor? Visit the BACB's certificant registry to locate BCBAs who are qualified and willing to supervise experience hours.

Qualification for Exam via Past Certification

If your certification expired within the last five years, you may be able to requalify as a BCaBA by sitting for the BCaBA certification examination.

To be eligible for this option, you must also meet the following continuing education requirements:

You obtained 10 CEUs each year since the date your BCaBA certification expired (prorated to the month you submit a Qualification Via Past Certification Application).

You earned the CEUs during the period your certification expired (i.e., CEUs earned prior to expiration do not count).

The CEUs you earned meet the BACB's current CEU requirements.

Applying via Past Certification

If you seek to apply for BCaBA certification via this option, you must complete a Qualification Via Past Certification Application. If your application is approved and you are authorized to sit for the BCaBA examination, you must pass the examination within a two-year window.

Pathway 1: Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI) Accredited Program

To apply for BACB cerfication via this pathway, you must have a degree from an ABAI-accredited bachelor's program and you must have completed defined practical fieldwork.

Degree

You must have a degree from an ABAI-accredited bachelor's program.

Supervised Fieldwork

You must complete defined practical fieldwork in applied behavior analysis that meets all of the requirements in the BCaBA Fieldwork Requirements.

For all other fieldwork documents and resources, please visit the BCaBA documents section.

Need a qualified supervisor? You can visit the BACB's certificant registry to locate BCBAs who are qualified and willing to supervise fieldwork hours.

Pathway 2: Behavior-Analytic Coursework

To apply for BACB certification via this pathway, you must have an acceptable bachelor's degree from an accredited university, and you must have completed acceptable undergraduate coursework in behavior analysis as well as defined practical fieldwork, as well as a defined period of supervised practical experience.

Degree

You must have a bachelor's degree (e.g., master's or doctoral) from a qualifying institutionInstitutions within the U.S. that are listed in the Council for Higher Education Accreditation database OR institutions outside of the U.S. whose degrees meet certain standards (please see our degree preliminary evaluation page for information about requesting an evaluation of your degree's equivalency and/or field of study). .

Not sure your degree qualifies? If you are uncertain whether your degree qualifies, you can request a preliminary degree evaluation online prior to submitting a BCaBA Certification Application.

Behavior-Analytic Coursework

You must have completed behavior-analytic coursework that meets all of the following:

was taken at a qualifying institutionInstitutions within the U.S. that are listed in the Council for Higher Education Accreditation database OR institutions outside of the U.S. whose degrees meet certain standards (please see our degree preliminary evaluation page for information about requesting an evaluation of your degree's equivalency and/or field of study).

was undergraduate level and from the qualifying institutionInstitutions within the U.S. that are listed in the Council for Higher Education Accreditation database OR institutions outside of the U.S. whose degrees meet certain standards (please see our degree preliminary evaluation page for information about requesting an evaluation of your degree's equivalency and/or field of study). at which you were enrolled

was taken for academic credit

reflects that you received a passing grade ("C" or better for graded courses) in each course

covers the required content outlined in the BACB's Task List (5th edition) and Coursework Requirements

Not sure your coursework qualifies? If you are uncertain whether your coursework qualifies, you can request a preliminary coursework evaluation online prior to submitting a BCaBA Certification Application.

Note: The BACB will only make determinations about the acceptability of nonverified coursework via (a) a formal certification application or (b) a preliminary coursework evaluation.

Verified Coursework

ABAI works with institutions to identify and verify sequences of courses- known as a Verified Course Sequence (VCS)-that meet the BACB's coursework requirements. The ABAI VCS Directory includes all VCSs, VCS coordinators, content hours, and dates for which the courses were verified.

Curious about VCS pass rates? The BACB publishes examination pass rates for VCSs annually as a resource for prospective students.

Nonverified Coursework

If you completed coursework in anything other than an ABAI VCS, that coursework is considered nonverified. You must have your professor, department chair, or University registrar complete a Course Content Attestation and submit it with your BCaBA Certification Application or your preliminary coursework evaluation.

Supervised Fieldwork

You must complete defined practical fieldwork in applied behavior analysis that meets all of the requirements in the BCaBA Fieldwork Requirements.

For all other fieldwork documents and resources, please visit the BCaBA documents section.

Need a qualified supervisor? Visit the BACB's certificant registry to locate BCBAs who are qualified and willing to supervise fieldwork hours.

Qualification for Exam via Past Certification

If your certification expired within the last five years, you may be able to requalify as a BCaBA by sitting for the BCaBA certification examination.

To be eligible for this option, you must also meet the following continuing education requirements:

You obtained 10 CEUs each year since the date your BCaBA certification expired (prorated to the month you submit a Qualification Via Past Certification Application).

You earned the CEUs during the period your certification expired (i.e., CEUs earned prior to expiration do not count).

The CEUs you earned meet the BACB's current CEU requirements.

Applying via Past Certification

If you seek to apply for BCaBA certification via this option, you must complete a Qualification Via Past Certification Application. If your application is approved and you are authorized to sit for the BCaBA examination, you must pass the examination within a two-year window.

Complete the BCaBA Certification Application. You'll find the application in your BACB account, under the "Certification Application" tab.
Note: You may only have one active examination authorization at a time. If you already have an active examination authorization for the BCBA examination, you will need to Contact Us to cancel your authorization before applying for the BCaBA.

Please make sure the contact information in your BACB account is current. Information in your application must match your official identification (e.g. first and last name) or you will not be permitted to sit for the examination when you arrive at the testing center.

1. Submit your payment. Once you complete your application, you can pay online with a credit card or mail a check to the BACB.

2. Submit Supplemental Documents. Submit all required supplemental documents (see the table below) either:

Via email: (sent directly by the institution if a transcript): [email protected]

Via mail: BACB - Applications, 7950 Shaffer Pkwy, Littleton, CO 80127 USA

Requirement

Documentation

Coursework Option

1. Degree

Electronic transcripts sent directly by the institution
-or-
Official, original transcriptsA transcript issued by an institution in a sealed envelope (may be mailed to the BACB in the original, unopened envelope). mailed

2. Coursework

3. Experience

Final Experience Verification Form(s)
(see Acceptable Signature Policy)

Monitor your email for BACB notifications.

Acknowledgment of application and document receipt. You will receive an email once the BACB receives your documents. Note: it may take the BACB up to 2 weeks to process your application.

Application Determination. You will receive status updates and other notifications via email. Please follow all instructions regarding your application and requirements. Your certification application expires 90 days after the BACB receives it. If you have not met all requirements by this time, you submit a new application and an additional application fee.

Examination authorization. Once you have met all requirements, you will receive an examination authorization via email with instructions on registering for the examination. Please review this information carefully and ensure that the contact information in your BACB account matches the identification information you will use at the examination site.

Certification Application

$175

Examination Retake Application (within 2 year period after initial BACB approval)

$120

Examination Appointment ( paid to Pearson VUE)

$125

To obtain BCaBA certification, you must pass the BCaBA examination. You will be authorized to take the examination once you have submitted a complete BCaBA Certification Application to the BACB, including all required documentation that shows you meet eligibility requirements.

The purpose of the BCaBA ® examination is to assess knowledge of the BCaBA Task List (4th ed.) consistent with an entry-level behavior analyst. The BCaBA examination is comprised of 140 multiple-choice questions, 10 of which are ungraded pilot questions. Each question has 4 possible answers. Candidates have 4 hours to complete the examination. For more information about the BCaBA examination, visit the Examination page.

The BACB reserves the right to prohibit any individual from sitting for a BACB examination, or invalidate any certification (immediately making the certification null and void), in the event it finds that the individual submitted falsified, forged, or untrue information. The BACB reserves this right regardless of when it becomes aware of the falsified, forged, or untrue information. Individuals attempting to sit for a BACB examination will be unable to reapply for certification for 5 years and must meet the requirements applicable at the time they reapply. Individuals already certified by the BACB will have their certification revoked, and will be unable to reapply for certification for 5 years. Additionally, they will need to re-complete all experience hours (as applicable), meet the requirements applicable when they reapply, complete appropriate additional ethics coursework, and submit to a full audit of experience hours (as applicable) when they reapply. These sanctions may precede additional sanctions imposed on the individual. If the individual is able to provide evidence that the information in question was submitted accurately and truthfully, they retain the right to appeal the hold or invalidation.

You may retake the certification examination within two years of your initial approval and only after examination scores are released. The Examination Retake Application is available online via your BACB account. You will receive an examination authorization email within 24 hours of submitting the Examination Retake Application and your payment.

CEU Requirements

As a certified BCaBA, you are required to obtain 20 continuing education units (CEUs) within each two-year recertification cycle, including four CEUs in ethics and three CEUs in supervision (for supervisors only).

All CEUs must occur within the recertification cycle to which it is applied. "Making up" missed CEUs after your certification expiration date is not permitted, and CEUs in excess of the requirements cannot be applied to a subsequent cycle.

CEU Types

You can earn CEUs through 7 types of activities, as illustrated in the table below. To learn more about a CE type, click the number on the chart.

TYPE

DESCRIPTION

LIMIT

CEUs

DOCUMENTATION

Types of Continuing Education - Definitions

Type 1 - College or University Coursework

Received a passing grade ("C" or better for graded courses) in an undergraduate- or graduate-level college or university course. Course content must be entirely behavior-analytic. Courses must be from a qualifying institutionInstitutions within the U.S. that are listed in the Council for Higher Education Accreditation database OR institutions outside of the U.S. whose degrees meet certain standards (please see our degree preliminary evaluation page for information about requesting an evaluation of your degree's equivalency and/or field of study). .

Each 50 minutes of classroom instruction counts as one CEU. At typical North American institutions of higher education, one academic semester credit is equivalent to 15 CEUs and one academic quarter credit is equivalent to 10 CEUs. Any portion or all of the required number of CEUs may be applied from this category during any recertification cycle.

Type 2 - Events Offered by Authorized CE Providers

Completion of events sponsored by BACB authorized providers. Any portion or all of the total required number of CEUs may be applied from this category during any recertification cycle.
ACE Provider Directory
Type 3 - Non-Authorized Events

Completion or instruction of a seminar, colloquium, presentation, conference event, workshop, or symposium not authorized by the BACB, only if related directly to the practice of behavior analysis. Supervision activities, such as those related to the RBT requirements, or other non-required supervision activities, may also be included.

A maximum of 25% of the total required number of CEUs may be applied from this category during any recertification cycle.

Type 4 - Instruction

Instruction of a Type 1 or Type 2 CE event, on a one-time basis for each event, provided the applicant was present for the complete event.

A maximum of 50% of the total required number of CEUs may come from this category during any recertification cycle.

Type 5 - BACB Events

Credentialing events or activities initiated and pre-approved for CE by the BACB.

A maximum of 25% of the total required number of CEUs may come from this category during any recertification cycle.

Type 6 - Pass the Exam

Passing the certification examination during the final year of your recertification cycle. Passing the exam shall satisfy the CE requirement for the current recertification period. (Certificants do not have to re-qualify under current standards. They should apply to take the exam for CE and pay that fee.)

Please be advised: If you take the certification examination for CE and do not pass, you will no longer be BACB-certified.

Type 7 - Scholarly Activities

Publishing an ABA article in a peer-reviewed journal OR serving as a reviewer or action editor of an ABA article for a peer-reviewed journal. Type 7 can be claimed only in the recertification cycle when the article was published or reviewed.

One publication is equivalent to eight CEUs. One review is equivalent to one CEU.

A maximum of 25% of the total required number of CEUs may be applied from this category during any recertification cycle.

CEU Content

Ethics CE

Acceptable ethics content is behavior-analytic in nature and covers ethical issues in behavior analysis practice or research. Ethics content should incorporate the BACB's ethics requirements. Sample ethics CE topics might include the (in)appropriateness of implementing non-behavioral therapies; strategies for avoiding/managing dual relationships; creating a culture of ethics in an organization; and ethical implications of media and technology, among others.

Supervision CE

If you are a BCaBA who wishes to supervise the ongoing practice of RBTs, you are required to obtain specific training in supervision based on the BACB Supervisor Training Curriculum Outline (2.0). This training may be completed up to 180 days before your certification date or after your certification date.

You are also required to obtain 3 supervision CEUs every recertification cycle. Acceptable supervision content is behavior-analytic in nature and covers effective supervision as defined in the BACB's Experience Standards (in particular, the "Nature of Supervision" section).

Ethics/Supervision CEUs Overlap

A CEU may be counted as either an ethics CEU or a supervision CEU but not both. CEUs acquired from the 8-hour supervisor training may count as supervision CEUs only.

Repeating CE Activities

You should never repeat a CEU activity in order to obtain additional CEUs. Repeating activities does not provide new or expanded knowledge or skills.

Transition to 2020 Requirements

If your next recertification cycle begins in 2020, please note the following:

Type 3: You must enter Type 3 CEUs into your BACB Gateway account before January 1, 2020. Effective January 1, 2020, you will no longer be able to enter Type 3 CEUs.

Type 6: You must pass the certification examination before January 1, 2020 in order for it to count as CE. After January 1, 2020, passing the BCaBA examination will no longer be an option for CE. Please be advised: If you take the certification examination for CE and do not pass, you will no longer be BACB-certified.

Type Restrictions: Restrictions on CEU type will be eliminated on January 1, 2020.

New Types: All old CEU types will automatically be converted into the new types on January 1, as follows:

Type 1, 2, 3, and 5 - Learning

Type 4 - Teaching

Type 7 - Scholarship

CEU Requirements

As a certified BCaBA, you are required to obtain 20 continuing education units (CEUs) within each two-year recertification cycle, including four CEUs in ethics and three CEUs in supervision (for supervisors).

All CEUs must occur within the recertification cycle to which it is applied. "Making up" missed CEUs after your certification expiration date is not permitted and CEUs in excess of the requirements cannot be applied to a subsequent cycle.

CEU Types

You can earn CEUs through three types of activities, as illustrated in the table below. There are no restrictions or limitations on the number of CEUs you can earn through each activity type.

Continuing Education By:

Documentation

CEU Values

Learning

Attending events offered by Authorized Continuing Education (ACE) providers.
ACE Provider Directory

Certificate from ACE events

25 minutes of learning = ½ CEU*

For BCBAs, completing didactic behavior-analytic graduate courses with a passing grade ("C" or better for graded courses); for BCaBAs, completing didactic behavior-analytic undergraduate or graduate courses at a qualifying institutionInstitutions within the U.S. that are listed in the Council for Higher Education Accreditation database OR institutions outside of the U.S. whose degrees meet certain standards (please see our degree preliminary evaluation page for information about requesting an evaluation of your degree's equivalency and/or field of study).
(coursework used to obtain certification will not qualify).

Syllabi and transcripts from university courses

Participating in certain BACB certification activities.

No documentation is needed for BACB events (these are issued directly into BACB accounts)

Teaching

Teaching ACE events.

Documentation from the ACE provider demonstrating that the certificant taught an ACE event

25 minutes of instruction = ½ CEU*

Teaching university courses in behavior analysis at a qualifying institutionInstitutions within the U.S. that are listed in the Council for Higher Education Accreditation database OR institutions outside of the U.S. whose degrees meet certain standards (please see our degree preliminary evaluation page for information about requesting an evaluation of your degree's equivalency and/or field of study). .

Letter from a department chair for teaching a university course

Scholarship

Publishing an article on behavior analysis in a peer-reviewed journal.

A PDF of the final published article

1 publication = 8 CEUs 1 review = 1 CEU

Writing a review or decision letter for an article on behavior analysis submitted to a peer-reviewed journal.

Letter from the journal editor or associate editor

*At typical North American institutions, 1 academic semester credit is equivalent to 15 CEUs and 1 academic quarter credit is equivalent to 10 CEUs.

CEU Content

Continuing education may address any aspect of behavior analysis: practice, science, methodology, theory, or the profession. In addition, four CEUs in ethics and three CEUs in supervision (for supervisors only) are required during each recertification cycle.

Ethics CEUs

Acceptable ethics content must cover ethical issues in behavior-analytic practice or research. Ethics content should relate to the BACB's ethics requirements. Sample ethics content include the (in)appropriateness of implementing non-behavioral therapies; strategies for avoiding/managing dual relationships; creating a culture of ethics in an organization; ethical implications of media and technology, among many others.

Supervision CEUs

If you are a BCaBA who wishes to supervise the ongoing practice of RBTs, you are required to obtain specific training in supervision based on the BACB Supervisor Training Curriculum Outline (2.0). This training may be completed up to 180 days before your certification date or after your certification date.

You are also required to obtain three supervision CEUs every recertification cycle. Acceptable supervision content is behavior-analytic in nature and covers effective supervision as defined in the BACB's Experience Standards (in particular, the "Nature of Supervision" section).

Ethics/Supervision CEU Overlap

A CEU may be counted as either an ethics CEU or a supervision CEU, but not both. CEUs acquired from the 8-hour supervisor training may count as supervision CEUs only.

Repeating CE Activities

Do not repeat a CE activity to obtain additional CEUs. Repeating CE activities does not provide new or expanded knowledge or skills.

Professionals certified at the BCaBA level may not practice independently; every BCaBA must practice under the supervision of a qualified supervisor.

The Supervision Standards for BCaBAs outline the information both supervisors and BCaBAs need to ensure that appropriate ongoing supervision is provided in order to maintain certification.

Unsupervised BCaBAs:

may not practice as a BCaBA, which is defined as engaging in any tasks identified in the BCBA/BCaBA Task List (starting in 2022, the 5th Edition Task List will take precedence)

may not sign or bill as a BCaBA, including signing any client records or billing forms as a BCaBA. They may relay to potential employers that they will not be considered "inactive" once they secure a new supervisor.

must report critical information to the BACB while unsupervised, including any investigations by professional, healthcare, and regulatory organizations, and charges or actions that might impact a background check or their status with the BACB. "Critical information" also includes physical conditions, mental conditions, or substance addictions that could impair their ability to competently provide behavior-analytic services and/or jeopardize public health and safety.

may return to "active" status on the BACB registry if they are listed as a "supervisee" in their new supervisor's BACB account.

If a BCaBA does not have a supervisor and is not practicing as a BCaBA, they may want to request Voluntary Inactive Status.

BCaBA

Recertification Application

$140

Late Fee

$50

Insufficient Funds/Returned Check

$45

Certificate Replacement
$35

If you complete all your CE requirements but fail to recertify prior to your recertification date, you will have 90 days from your recertification date to reinstate your certification. After this grace period, you will lose your certification and will need to reapply and meet the eligibility requirements applicable at that time.

BCaBAs may be inactive because:

they placed their certification on voluntary inactive status or active/duty reserve status,

they did not recertify by their recertification date,

are not supervised, or

they have sanctions against their certification.

BCaBAs with an inactive certification may not bill, practice, or represent themselves as an BCaBAs. BCaBAs may be listed as "inactive" on the certificant registry.

Voluntary Inactive Status

BCaBAs who need a break from maintaining their certification for a period of time-and who are within their recertification window and have completed continuing education for their recertification cycle (prorated to the month)-may request inactive status. As an inactive BCaBA, you are not permitted to practice, bill, or represent yourself as a BCaBA, and will not be listed in the BACB's certificant registry. Once granted voluntary inactive status, you may remain inactive for up to four years. There are no certification maintenance requirements (i.e., continuing education, supervision, recertification fees) during the period of inactivity.

Applying for voluntary inactive status: If you wish to request voluntary inactive status, you must complete the Voluntary Inactive Status Application - BCaBA and pay a one-time, inactive request fee of $50.

Reactivation Requirements

If you are on voluntary inactive status for less than four years and wish to reactivate your certification, you must submit a request to Return from Voluntary Inactive Status Application.

Once your certification is reactivated, your recertification cycle will resume (e.g., if you had eight months until the end of your cycle when you went on inactive status, you will have eight months before you need to recertify upon returning from inactive status). If your certification remains inactive for a period of four years, you must request reactivation or your certification will expire. In this instance, once you have returned from inactive status, you may not apply for inactive status again until you complete at least one full recertification cycle.

Active Duty/Reserve Status

If you are called to active military duty in the U. S. armed forces, you may apply for a temporary pause of your certification status or eligibility to cover the period for which you are called to active military duty (not to exceed two years).

If you are called to active duty and are on reserve status, you are prohibited from practicing, billing, or representing yourself as a BCaBA until your certification is reinstated.

Upon being called to active duty, notify the BACB via the Contact Us webpage and provide a copy of your official call-up notice. The BACB will place your certification on reserve status during your active duty period. Following completion of your active duty, or two years, whichever is earlier, you must contact the BACB to update your certification status. When your certification becomes active again, your recertification cycle or eligibility window will resume.

Required Documents

In addition to the unique documentation system outlined in the BCaBA Experience Standards, the following are required experience documents:

Monthly and Final Experience Verification Forms
Note: The following forms are PDF documents that should be saved to your desktop and opened in Adobe Acrobat rather than your web browser. Individual Supervisor Forms
Organization Forms

Optional Resources

Required Documents

In addition to the unique documentation system outlined in the BCaBA Fieldwork Standards, the following are required fieldwork documents:

Monthly and Final Fieldwork Verification Forms

Note: The following forms are PDF documents that should be saved to your desktop and opened in Adobe Acrobat rather than your web browser.
Individual Supervisor Forms Organization Forms
Optional Resources

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About the Certification

The Registered Behavior Technician TM (RBT ®) is a paraprofessional who practices under the close, ongoing supervision of a BCaBA, BCBA, or BCBA-D. The RBT is primarily responsible for the direct implementation of behavior-analytic services. The RBT does not design intervention or assessment plans. It is the responsibility of the RBT Supervisor to determine which tasks an RBT may perform as a function of his or her training, experience, and competence. The BACB certificant supervising the RBT is responsible for the work performed by the RBT on the cases they are overseeing.

Obtaining RBT Certification

Applicants must be 18 years of age, possess a minimum of a high school diploma or national equivalent, complete 40 hours of training, complete a background check, pass the RBT Competency Assessment, and pass the RBT examination.
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Maintaining RBT Certification

RBTs have ongoing certification requirements which include receiving ongoing supervision and complying with the BACB's RBT Ethics Code. RBTs must annually renew their certification, including passing the RBT Competency Assessment, and completing a renewal application.
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Ethics and Discipline

RBTs must have instruction and assessment in ethics and professional conduct as part of the eligibility requirements for the certification. In addition, each RBT must abide by the RBT Ethics Code.
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REGISTERED BEHAVIOR TECHNICIAN - Behavior Analyst Certification Board

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A functional assessment examines antecedents to the problem behavior and the consequences that occur following the behavior. A hypothesis is then formed about what outcome the student gains by using this problem behavior.

The outcome, from the student's perspective, is in terms of either:

1. Getting something desired (This behavior is working, or has worked in the past, to gain something. In other words, the behavior maintains because it is "positively reinforced."), or

2. Protesting, Escaping or Avoiding something undesired (This behavior is working, or has worked in the past, to remove, partially remove, or communicate displeasure about something undesired by the student. In other words, the behavior maintains because it is "negatively reinforced.")

Importance of Functional Assessment
It is imperative that the team designing a behavior plan carefully develop the hypothesis about the function of behavior. The plan will both teach a replacement behavior that meets the same function and will specify environmental alterations that remove the need for the student to use this problem behavior to get his/her needs met. For example, if the hypothesis of the behavior is "revenge," a plan would teach the child how to get revenge in a better way, which is not a viable option. However, if the hypothesis of the behavior is "a protest about the past action of peers," the plan would teach the student a more appropriate protest form that would meet his/her needs, which is a viable option.

PENT members have found the following materials useful in teaching educators about functional assessment and the gathering of data to develop hypotheses:

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Many qualified BACB certificants supervise, train, assess, and/or oversee individuals who are working toward BACB certification or providing behavior-analytic services. This oversight occurs in three primary roles:

Overview of Qualifications by Role

Role

Responsible Individuals

Resources

8-Hour Supervision Training Required?

Supervising RBTs

BCBA (may serve as an RBT Supervisor or RBT Requirements Coordinator)

BCaBA (may serve as an RBT Supervisor)

Noncertified supervisor (may serve as an RBT Supervisor with oversight from the appropriate RBT Requirements Coordinator)**

RBT Handbook
(Ongoing Supervision section)

Yes

Assessing RBTs*
(competency assessment)

Initial Competency Assessment Packet
Renewal Competency Assessment Packet

Yes

Training RBTs*
(RBT 40-hour training)

RBT 40-Hour Training Packet

No

Supervising BCaBAs

BCBA

Licensed or registered psychologist**

BCaBA Handbook
(Ongoing Supervision section)

Yes

Supervising fieldwork

BCBA

Licensed or registered psychologist**

Authorized Verified Course Sequence Instructor

BCBA Handbook
(Supervised Fieldwork section)
BCaBA Handbook
(Supervised Fieldwork section)

Yes

* Some of the tasks associated with this role may be delegated to qualified and proficient assistant assessors or trainers with oversight from the BCBA or BCaBA who is responsible for and signs off on the assessment/training.
** These individuals must meet additional requirements. Visit the appropriate handbook to learn more.

8-Hour Supervision Training

Supervisors who oversee the work of (a) individuals acquiring fieldwork for BCBA or BCaBA certification and (b) current BCaBA or RBT certificants who are required to have ongoing supervision must complete an 8-hour supervision training based on the Supervisor Training Curriculum Outline (2.0) before providing supervision. The curriculum outline is comprised of the learning objectives, tasks, and considerations needed to create an effective supervisory relationship. This training may be provided by any Authorized Continuing Education (ACE) Providers or Verified Course Sequences.

General

Supervising RBTs

Assessing RBTs

Training RBTs

Supervising BCaBAs

Supervising Trainees

Guidance for Applying in 2022 or Later

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AFIRM Modules are designed to help you learn the step-by-step process of planning for, using, and monitoring an evidence-based practice (EBP) with learners on the spectrum from birth to 22 years of age. Supplemental materials and handouts are available for download.

Download an overview of the Components of AFIRM to learn about modules, resources, and professional development options.

Visit the Learn with AFIRM section to find out more.

To learn more about the updated EBPs, check out the National Clearinghouse on Autism Evidence and Practice website.

Introduction to Autism

Selecting an Evidence-Based Practice

AFIRM for Paraprofessionals: Simulated E-Learning

These simulated learning modules include brief overviews, video examples, and activity-based scenarios to learn foundational EBPs.

Reinforcement: Introduction & Practice

Prompting: Introduction & Practice

Supporting Peer Interactions: Introduction & Practice

Time Delay: Introduction & Practice

Visual Cues: Introduction & Practice

AFIRM for Toddlers

AFIRM for Toddlers are a set a of modules developed in collaboration with the Early Childhood Technical Assistance Center for early interventionists working with toddlers, families, and early care providers.

AFIRM for Toddlers Introduction

Behavior Supports for Toddlers

Naturalistic Interventions in the Child Care Setting

Parent-Implemented Interventions in the Home Setting

Reinforcement

Prompting

Visual Supports

Available Evidence-Based Practice Modules

The National Clearinghouse on Autism Evidence and Practice (NCAEP) identified 28 EBPs based upon a systematic review. The EBP modules are designed to help you learn the step-by-step process for planning for, using, and monitoring an EBP with learners with autism from birth to 22 years of age.

Augmentative & Alternative Communication

Antecedent-Based Interventions

Ayres Sensory Integration®

Behavioral Momentum Intervention

Cognitive Behavioral Intervention

Direct Instruction

Differential Reinforcement

Discrete Trial Training

Exercise

Extinction

Functional Behavioral Assessment

Functional Communication Training

Modeling

Music-Mediated Intervention

Naturalistic Intervention

Peer-Mediated Instruction & Intervention

Parent-Implemented Intervention

Prompting

Reinforcement

Response Interruption/ Redirection

Self-Management

Social Narratives

Social Skills Training

Task Analysis

Technology-Aided Instruction & Intervention

Time Delay

Video Modeling

Visual Supports

Available Supplemental Modules

Several EBPs identified in the previous review (Wong et al., 2014) were recategorized or reclassified in the most recent review by the National Clearinghouse on Autism Evidence & Practice (see Steinbrenner et al., 2020, p. 30 for details). The four modules below will remain available for AFIRM users as supplemental materials:

Picture Exchange Communication System

Pivotal Response Training

Scripting

Structured Play Groups

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AFIRM Modules AFIRM Modules are designed to help you learn the step-by-step process of planning for, using, and monitoring an evidence-based practice (EBP) with learners on the spectrum from birth to 22 years of age. Supplemental materials and handouts are available for download.

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The California Department of Education's (CDE) definition of Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) provides a basis for understanding how California educators can work together to ensure equitable access and opportunity for all students to achieve the Common Core State Standards (CCSS). MTSS includes Response to Instruction and Intervention (RtI ²) as well as additional, distinct philosophies and concepts.

CDE's Definition of MTSS

In California, MTSS is an integrated, comprehensive framework that focuses on CCSS, core instruction, differentiated learning, student-centered learning, individualized student needs, and the alignment of systems necessary for all students' academic, behavioral, and social success. California has a long history of providing numerous systems of support. These include the interventions within the RtI ² processes, supports for Special Education, Title I, Title III, support services for English Learners, American-Indian students, and those in gifted and talented programs. MTSS offers the potential to create needed systematic change through intentional design and redesign of services and supports that quickly identify and match the needs of all students.

California's Multi-Tiered System of Support

Comparing MTSS to RtI²

CDE's RtI ² processes focus on students who are struggling and provide a vehicle for teamwork and data-based decision making to strengthen their performances before and after educational and behavioral problems increase in intensity. Please visit the CDE Web site on RtI² for further information.

MTSS Differences with RtI²

MTSS has a broader scope than does RtI ². MTSS also includes:

Focusing on aligning the entire system of initiatives, supports, and resources.

Promoting district participation in identifying and supporting systems for alignment of resources, as well as site and grade level.

Systematically addressing support for all students, including gifted and high achievers.

Enabling a paradigm shift for providing support and setting higher expectations for all students through intentional design and redesign of integrated services and supports, rather than selection of a few components of RtI and intensive interventions.

Endorsing Universal Design for Learning instructional strategies so all students have opportunities for learning through differentiated content, processes, and product.

Integrating instructional and intervention support so that systemic changes are sustainable and based on CCSS-aligned classroom instruction.

Challenging all school staff to change the way in which they have traditionally worked across all school settings.

MTSS is not designed for consideration in special education placement decisions, such as specific learning disabilities. MTSS focuses on all students in education contexts.

MTSS Similarities to RtI²

MTSS incorporates many of the same components of RtI ², such as

Supporting high-quality standards and research-based, culturally and linguistically relevant instruction with the belief that every student can learn including students of poverty, students with disabilities, English learners, and students from all ethnicities evident in the school and district cultures.

Integrating a data collection and assessment system, including universal screening, diagnostics and progress monitoring, to inform decisions appropriate for each tier of service delivery.

Relying on a problem-solving systems process and method to identify problems, develop interventions and, evaluate the effectiveness of the intervention in a multi-tiered system of service delivery.

Seeking and implementing appropriate research-based interventions for improving student learning.

Using school-wide and classroom research-based positive behavioral supports for achieving important social and learning outcomes.

Implementing a collaborative approach to analyze student data and working together in the intervention process.

Venn Diagram of MTSS and RtI²

The following figure displays similarities and differences between California's MTSS and RtI ² processes. Both rely on RtI ² 's data gathering through universal screening, data-driven decision making, problem-solving teams, and are focused on the CCSS. However, the MTSS process has a broader approach, addressing the needs of all students by aligning the entire system of initiatives, supports, and resources, and by implementing continuous improvement processes at all levels of the system.
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Kids enjoying a Wonderful day at 2013 Autism Awareness Walk

The mission of The Yellow Door is to support to individuals with autism and their families while promoting student leadership and involvement in the Chico community.

The Yellow Door came together out of two desires: to support individuals with autism and their families as well as provide volunteer opportunities and promote awareness to the Chico community. The Center for Disease Control places the current rates of autism at 1/88 children-a number that continues to increase. Individuals with autism and other disabilities and their families often fight for awareness, recognition as individuals and services that are limited. Our hope is to connect students and community members with willing individuals with autism and their families to promote understanding, personal connection and disability awareness. Our intent is through events such as Chico Walks for Autism a greater sense of community and awareness will be developed for all those participating.

The name, "The Yellow Door" comes from an individual with autism that Josie worked with many years ago that liked doors. When asked what their favorite color for a door would be if they could pick, they answered "yellow, because it's like opening a door of sunshine." That positive image is something that The Yellow Door hopes to foster.

North Valley Community Foundation, administrator of The Yellow Door Fund, is a non-profit, philanthropic organization that builds financial resources to meet community needs through grants and programs primarily for residents in the Butte, Colusa, Glenn and Tehama counties. With net assets of more than $4 million, NVCF provides financial and administrative services to donors, professional advisors and nonprofit organizations with the goal of enriching the quality of life of its community members. Since 1986, over 200 individuals, families, businesses, and community groups have established funds at the Foundation. Last year, $377,000 in funds were distributed to benefit the community.

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There continues to be an increase in children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Current CDC reports place the rate of children diagnosed with ASD in the US at 1:59, with occurrences across all racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic groups. Though there continues to be new theories about what causes ASD, there is still no scientifically proven cause or cure. As a growing population of adults with ASD continue to share their experiences, there is a growing trend of ASD acceptance and culture. The aim of this symposium is to bring a breadth of speakers and trainers from both inside and outside the North State to present on interventions, services and supports available for individuals with ASD and their families.

Plenary Session Speaker

Alex Plank

Alex Plank is the 33 year old autistic person behind WrongPlanet.net, the incredibly popular site for individuals with Asperger's Syndrome and Autism. Both Alex and Wrong Planet have been featured by CNN, The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Los Angeles Times, and Good Morning America. Wrong Planet has more than 100,000 registered members and its discussion forums contain millions of messages.

Alex graduated from George Mason University with a degree in Film and Video Studies. Alex's areas of interest and expertise include public speaking, the Internet, writing, directing, and filmmaking. Alex lives in Beverly Hills, California. Alex is also a consultant and actor on FX's hit series The Bridge.

Concurrent & General Sessions

CAPTAIN trainers will present on evidence-based practices, presenters from the UC Davis MIND Institute will speak on their current research, and on day two, autistic adult speakers will share research and best practices for families and others on the spectrum. Topics include:

* Employment for Autistic Adults in a Neurodiverse Workplace * Practicing Self-Determination in a Virtual Reality Social Skills Simulator * Social Narratives * Strengthening Parent-Teacher Relationships * Functional Communication Training * Fostering Acceptance and Self-care * Peer-Mentor Programs * Physical Activity and Autism * Program for the Education and Enrichment of Relational Skills (PEERS®) * North State Trajectory: A Comprehensive Strength-Based Program to Transition Youth on the Autism Spectrum * Financial Planning For Families with Special Needs Children * Preparing Students with Autism for Post-secondary Transition * Youth Outreach in Morse Communication

Conference Schedule

Friday, Sept. 20

7:30am

Check In & Coffee

8am

Welcome

8:15-9am

Autism Research Update by Dr. Jospehine Blagrave

9:15-10:45am

Concurrent Sessions

11am-12:30pm

Concurrent Sessions

Lunch on Your Own

1:45-3:15pm

Concurrent Sessions

3:30-4:30pm

Plenary Session Featuring Alex Plank

4:30-5:30pm

Reception & Vendor Fair

Saturday, Sept. 21

8-8:30am

Check In & Coffee

8:30-10am

Keynote Address: TBA

10:15-11:45am

Concurrent Sessions

Lunch & A Movie

1-2:30pm

Concurrent Sessions

2:45-4:15pm

Concurrent Sessions

4:30pm

Closing

Professional Development

Sessions for professionals on evidence-based practices will be delivered by CAPTAIN trainers. CAPTAIN, the California Autism Professional Training and Information Network, is a multiagency network developed to support the understanding and use of Evidence Based Practices for individuals affected by Autism Spectrum Disorder across the state. CAPTAIN is dedicated to providing statewide access to trainings and resources in Evidence Based Practices (EBPs) that are culturally sensitive, family centered, cost effective, and competency based.

Fees & Registration

The fee for the two-day event is $195.
The fee to attend a single day is $125.

Register up to 3 people at a time online if you wish to pay by credit card.

A 15% discount on two-day registrations is available for groups of 11 or more. All members of the group must register at the same time with a single payment. Discount available on 2-day registrations only.

For group discounts, or to pay by check or purchase order, use our group registration form or call 530-898-6105.

If you are a Far Northern Regional Center client, please obtain pre-approval from your Service Coordinator and then complete your registration using our FNRC online form.

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As part of Butte County's Emergency Evacuation Plan, the Department of Employment and Social Services works collaboratively with multiple agencies to ensure that those in need of evacuation assistance during an emergency are identified and evacuated safely and efficiently. The Special Needs Awareness Program (SNAP) is a voluntary program for those with Access and Functional Needs (AFN) such as individuals with physical/developmental or intellectual disabilities, chronic conditions or injuries, limited English proficiency, older adults, children and low income households, homeless and/or transportation disadvantaged (i.e., dependent on public transit), and pregnant women. The Special Needs Awareness Program (SNAP) packet is available to anyone with Access and Functional Needs in the community who would like to receive additional information and register to be on this list.

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The spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) has created uncertainty and stress for many individuals. Coping with the unknown, navigating new work expectations, changing daily routines, losing in-person connections, and worrying about contracting the virus all contribute to stress. It may be challenging or feel overwhelming to adapt to these changes.

This guide was developed as a response to many self-advocates and family members who reached out to our team to develop resources for adults. It is intended to centralize many different adult-specific resources and can serve as a supplement or companion guide to the Supporting Individuals with Autism through Uncertain Times toolkit, which was developed for families of children and youth with autism. You may find that specific adaptation and additions are necessary to best meet your needs.

The materials are divided into four topic areas: COVID-19 Resources, Daily Living Resources, Social Connectedness Resources, and Mental Health Resources. Each section contains developed materials and links to websites for other materials that may be useful.
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