12/23/2025
BACB RBT changes are coming! Are you ready? 👀⬇️
The BACB recently announced new and upcoming changes for RBTs starting on January 1st, 2026. Dr. Shane Spiker discusses these upcoming changes for current RBTs (and new & renewing RBTs in 2026.
What can you expect in 2026?!
✔️ A new 3rd Edition Task List
✔️ RBT PDUs (Professional Development Units)
Beginning in 2026, once an RBT has passed their exam, RBTs (current RBTs, renewing RBTs, and new RBTs in 2026), you’ll have a 2-year cycle where you will be required to collect PDUs. PDUs are in-service trainings and must be approved by an ACE coordinator & meet certain standards. 12 PDUs will be required for their entire certification cycle (the 2-year period) in addition to regular supervision requirements for the RBT certification.
Let's breakdown the process of becoming RBT Certified:
1️⃣ RBT Course Approved by the BACB
2️⃣ Competency Assessment (tells the BACB you meet certain requirements and completed by a BCBA or BCaBA)
3️⃣ Attestation Form (signed by someone in your organization to attest you meet your background requirements)
4️⃣ RBT Exam
Stay tuned as PBS will be offering PDUs for RBTs to meet their 2-year cycle requirement! 🤩
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