Registered Behavior Technician

Begin January 1, 2026 The BACB notice that RBT applicants must meet Task List 3 requirements.

The Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) is a certified behavior analysis professional. The Certified RBT is under the supervision of a BCBA or BCaBA,

RBT Registration Requirements (Task List 3)

To register or renew as an RBT, you must complete all of the following:

1. Age & Education

• Be at least 18 years old

• Have a high school diploma or equivalent

2. Background Check

• Pass a criminal background check (within 180 days of application)

3. 40-Hour RBT Training

• Must be BACB-approved

• Covers all Task List 3 content areas, including:

  • Measurement

  • Assessment

  • Skill acquisition

  • Behavior reduction

  • Documentation & reporting

  • Professional conduct & scope of practice

4. Competency Assessment

• Conducted by a BCBA or BCaBA

• Must follow the official RBT Competency Assessment Form

• Includes:

  • Direct observation

  • Interview

  • Role-play and skill demonstration

5. RBT Exam

• Administered by Pearson VUE

• 85 multiple-choice questions (75 scored, 10 unscored)

• Based entirely on Task List 3

6. Ongoing Supervision (After Certification)

• Minimum 5% monthly supervision

• At least 2 face-to-face contacts per month

• Supervision must be documented and signed