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The Behavior Analyst Certification Board®, Inc. (BACB®) was established in 1998 to meet professional credentialing needs. The BACB administers the examinations several times per year in over 200 sites within the United States and over 150 sites outside the US. Purdue Global's Verified Course Sequences in Applied Behavior Analysis are verified by the Association of Behavior Analysis International (ABAI) to meet the education requirements of the BACB. Below you will find several documents relevant to the BACB, including documents regarding acceptable degrees, important documents to download, quarterly newsletters, and information about supervision. Please take the time to look through each of these links - they are incredibly helpful and will keep you up-to-date on the requirements of the BACB.
This link is to the BACB's Fifth Edition Task List. The BACB Fifth Edition Task list consists of two major sections: 1) Foundations, 2) Applications. The BACB Fifth Edition Task List is a study tool for those who will be applying for their BCBA or BCaBA exam beginning January 1, 2022.
These guidelines were developed by the BACB in order to provide guidance to health plans, consumers, and providers so that individuals diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are more likely to receive behavior-analytic treatment consistent with the best available scientific evidence and expert clinical opinion.
Effective January 1, 2022, the BACB will refer to the Ethics Code for Behavior Analysts. This Ethics Resource site provides links to the Ethics Code, numerous BACB Podcasts that discuss Ethics in the field of ABA, and contact information to the Ethics Hotline
This link provides you with all necessary information about the BACB exams. The BCBA exam has approximately 150 multiple choice questions with four possible responses for each question. The BCaBA has approximately 130 multiple choice questions with four possible responses for each question. Beginning in 2026, the exams will be based on the TCO6. For additional information about the BCBA or the BCaBA exam, click on the link.
This link will take you to the BACB quarterly newsletters. It is strongly encouraged that students sign up for an email subscription to receive these newsletters at the link on this page. You will also find links on the page. At the very bottom of the page is a link where you can subscribe to the BACB dissemination of information regarding their programs. It is strongly encouraged that students sign up for an email subscription for these emails at well at the link at the bottom of the page.
This is the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) website. The BACB is the credentialing board for Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst (BCaBA). The BACB also provides oversight for renewal and recertification for these credentials, sets the ethical guidelines for behavior analysts, establishes disciplinary standards for violations of the ethical standards, a registry for BCBA and BCaBAs, approval for university course sequences, procedures and approval for continuing education for BCBAs and BCaBAs, and development and maintenance of certification examinations for BCBAs and BCaBAs.
Links to many important resources can be found on this page by scrolling down to BACB Documents and Resources and clicking on the down arrow. Resources include the current Task List and Ethics Code, information regarding your BCBA Coursework, resources for supervision and fieldwork requirements, as well as application and examination resources.
The BACB provides a listing of resources, including White Papers and research articles related to relevant topics in ABA. Listings include information on the US Employment Demand for Behavior Analysts, A Summary of Ethics Violations and Code Enforcement Activities, and other informational guides and publications.
This information can be found on page 5 of the BCaBA Handbook.
This information can be found on page 5 of the BCBA Handbook.
BACB form to help you prepare for and complete your fieldwork experience.
Per the BACB, veterans who meet the qualifications for the GI Bill can have their certification examination fees reimbursed. Qualifying individuals do not have to pass the exam to guarantee reimbursement. See additional details via the link provided.
The BACB produces it's own official podcasts to provide updates and information related to the BACB's policies, procedures, as well as important updates related to the filed of Behavior Analysis.
The BCBA and the BCaBA examinations are administered using a computer-based testing (CBT) format. It is recommended that you take the computer based testing tutorial, so that you are prepared to take the exam.
The BACB has provided a variety of resources, including PDF overviews and informative videos, specifically related to the Subspecialties in the field of applied behavior analysis. Some highlighted areas include: Education, Sustainability, Sports, Health and Fitness, Behavioral Gerontology, Brain Injury Rehabilitation, Organizational Behavior Management, and more! Check out this collection of information to guide your professional path!
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