1. For internal BHW use only
The RBT Process
For internal BHW use only
This training will go over the RBT process

2. What is a RBT RBT = Registered Behavior Technician
RBT is a paraprofessional who practices under the close, ongoing supervision of a BCBA or BCaBA
The RBT will have at least one Responsible Certificant who is publicly listed in the RBT Registry. This certificant is responsible for ensuring the RBT is working under the supervision of a BACB certificant (BCBA or BCaBA)

3. Obtaining the RBT 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 criminal background check
Pass the RBT Competency Assessment
Pass the RBT examination

4. Obtaining the RBT - 40 hour training
The training must cover all of the tasks and subtasks in the RBT Task List
The cumulative duration of training must be at least 40 hours (but may be offered in briefer units).
At least 3 hours of the training must be devoted to ethics and professional conduct.
The training may be conducted in person or online.
Training provided online in an asynchronous manner must be designed by a BACB certificant whose name should be identified at the outset of the training. Such training should be designed using behavior-analytic instructional procedures (e.g., personalized system of instruction).
The training may be didactic (e.g., lecture-based) or experiential (e.g., role-playing) in nature.

5. Obtaining the RBT - 40 hour training
The training must be completed within a 180-day period.
The training must be conducted by a BACB certificant (BCBA, BCaBA, or FL-CBA).
Recorded training may be administered by a non-certificant who has been sufficiently trained and performs the training under the supervision of a BCBA or BCaBA.
NEW: The training must include a brief overview of the BCBA and BCaBA credentials, as well as the roles of the RBT, BCaBA, and BCBA in relation to each other.

6. RBT Competency Assessment
Assessor must possess a BCBA or BCaBA credential
Must have completed an 8-hour training based on the BACB Supervisor Training Curriculum Outline
Competency Assessment

7. Applying for the RBT Exam - Application
RBT must
Create an account through the BACB Gateway. This will require entering some basic information.
Select the “RBT” tab and create an application.
Upload required documents to Gateway
Certificate of completion of the 40-hour RBT Training (BHW New Hire Training meets this requirement)
Completed RBT Competency Assessment (signed off by a BCBA/BCaBa)
Copy of a transcript or diploma verifying at least completion of high school.
Identify the Responsible Certificant.
This individual must hold the BCBA, BCaBA, or FL-CBA credential or be a member of a professional group officially granted supervisory privileges by the BACB.

8. Applying for RBT Exam - Responsible Certificant
Responsible Certificants will receive an with instructions for their portion of the RBT’s application which includes:
An attestation that the applicant is over the age of 18
An attestation that the applicant’s background check was completed within 180 days of the application date, and;
Willingness to provide ongoing supervision.
After the supervisor’s portion of the application is completed, the applicant will be ed with instructions on completing the application and remitting the application fee.

9. Applying for the RBT Exam - Exam
Examination
Once the application is approved, the applicant will be sent an with instructions on how to schedule his or her RBT examination. The examination will be based on the RBT Task List and will consist of 75 scored items and 10 unscored pilot items. Candidates will have 1.5 hours to complete the examination, which will be administered through the network of over 400 Pearson Professional Center sites worldwide. The BACB has negotiated the lowest rate possible for the examination ($45). The examination will be continuously available and candidate results will be provided immediately on-site upon completion.
Exam Retakes
Applicants may retake the exam within one year of their initial approval and only after a score has been processed. No retake application is required. approval confirming the ability to retake will be sent approximately one week after a failed result is received from Pearson VUE.

10. Associated Costs Application Fees Application: $50 Exam Fee: $45
Renewal Fees
Annual: $35

11. The Role of the Responsible Certificant
Responsible Certificants are publicly identified through the RBT Registry.
Must be a BCBA or BCaBA
Does not have to be the BCBA who is directly providing supervision to the RBT
Recommendation is to have the ACD/RCD in that region be the responsible certificant listed
Responsible Certificant's responsibilities to the BACB
Obligation to the BACB. If requested by the BACB, the Responsible Certificant will provide detailed information including, but not limited to, how many hours per week the RBT is delivering behavior-analytic services, a detailed supervision log, and the names of the RBT’s supervisor(s).

12. Maintaining the RBT - Yearly Requirements
Annual completion of the RBT Competency Assessment
Completion of renewal applications, submission of application fees, and completion of attestations and reporting requirements, via the RBT Renewal Application
Adherence to the BACB ethics requirements relevant to RBT

13. Maintaining the RBT - Supervision
Each RBT must obtain ongoing supervision for a minimum of 5% of the hours spent providing applied behavior-analytic services per month by a BCBA or BCaBA
Need to maintain documentation in case of an audit
Recommendation: Create an internal form that BCBA and RBT sign after each supervision session or tie into CR. Could be similar to the form indiv obtaining BCBA use.
Supervision must include at least 2 face-to-face, synchronous contacts per month, during at least one of which the supervisor observes the RBT providing services.
In-person, on-site observation is preferred. However, this may be conducted via web cameras, videoconferencing, or similar means in lieu of the supervisor being physically present.
This will work for New Mexico or any state where telemedicine is allowed
Although only one observation is required, the BACB encourages direct observation of service delivery as much as possible.
At least 1 of the 2 supervision sessions must be individual (i.e., RBT and supervisor), but the other may occur in a small-group meeting.