What is an RBT?
A Registered Behavior Technician is a paraprofessional certified in behavior analysis by the BACB. RBTs assist in delivering behavior-analytic services under the direction and close supervision of an RBT Supervisor and/or RBT Requirements Coordinator, who is responsible for their work.
Do I need a job before I apply?
The BACB explains that RBT certification was designed for settings where a BCBA or BCaBA is already providing services, so applying most often happens after you are employed by an organization where you will assist them. Check the handbook for how supervision must be arranged.
What is the RBT initial competency assessment?
It is how you show the BACB that you can competently perform the tasks it lists. You complete it with a qualified assessor after finishing the required training and upload it with your application. It is separate from the exam, and the handbook links to the current assessment packet.
Who provides the RBT training?
Not the BACB. The training may be offered by your employer, a university or an online training program, and it must meet the requirements in the BACB curriculum outline. The provider may not be related to, subordinate to, or employed by you.
Is the exam the only requirement?
No. Before the exam you must meet the eligibility requirements, including the training and the initial competency assessment. After the exam you must keep your certification current through supervision, ethics and recertification.
Where do I find current fees, deadlines and renewal rules?
In the BACB RBT Handbook and on the BACB RBT page. They are not repeated here because they change, and the rules that apply can depend on your date of certification or recertification.
Does Interlaza replace the required training?
No. Interlaza Prep is independent exam practice. It does not provide the required training or the competency assessment, and practice results do not predict or guarantee passing.