BACB to develop new RBT technician credential

Tallahassee, Florida - June 28, 2012 The Board of Directors of the Behavior Analyst Certification Board® ("BACB®") has authorized the development of a new professional credentialing program for behavioral technicians, the front-line staff who implement behavior plans. The number of behavioral technicians has grown along with the demand for quality behavior-analytic services. This growth, along with requests to identify and evaluate standards for behavioral technicians by regulatory and funding stakeholders, firmly establishes the need for a new credential. The RBT® credential will complement the BCBA-D®, BCBA®, and BCaBA® credentials as an entry-level program that reflects the education and training necessary for the duties of a behavioral technician. The process for developing the behavioral technician credential will involve a large-scale survey, a meeting of subject matter experts, and additional input from key stakeholders. Requirements for the new credential will then be submitted to the BACB Board of Directors for final input and approval before being disseminated to the field along with an implementation timeline.