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(“BACB®”), all rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction, copying, or transmission in any medium is strictly prohibited.  \n®The trademarks “Behavior Analyst Certification Board,® Inc. ,”“BACB®,”“Board Certified Behavior Analyst®,”“BCBA®,”“Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst®,”“BCaBA®,” and “RBT®,” are owned by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board® . Unauthorized use or misrepresentation is strictly prohibited.  \nThis document should be referenced as follows:  \nBehavior Analyst Certification Board. (2023) . RBT 2026 40-Hour Training Requirements and Curriculum Outline. Littleton, CO: Author.  \nThe RBT® 2026 40-hour training is the core training requirement for new RBT applicants, so it is vital that it meets BACB® requirements and is comprehensive, well-organized, and thoughtfully designed.  \nContent  \nThe training must cover the content in the curriculum outline. The content areas in the curriculum outline should be taught within the context of behavior technician service delivery. The sections and their contents may be covered in any order (e.g., the Preparing for Service Delivery section may be taught after the Behavior-Change Interventions section) .  \nDuration  \nRBT applicants applying on or after January 1, 2026, must have completed a training that meets these training requirements.  \nThe trainee must complete at least 40 hours of training covering this curriculum outline in no fewer than 5 days and no more than 180 days. Each section has a minimum training duration, and section durations total 38 hours. There are 2 unallocated hours that can be added to any section to meet the 40-hour requirement (e.g. , a trainer may extend the Introduction to Applied Behavior Analysis section from 2 hours to 4 hours) .  \nDelivery  \nThe training may be structured as an in-person and/or online format. It must include components of behavioral skills training, including any combination of the following: video-based instruction; didactic instruction; image, video, and/or in vivo modeling with exemplars and nonexemplars; in vivo role-play with feedback; content quizzes; interactive activities; and/or instructor-led discussion. Assigned readings may not count toward the overall training duration.  \nQualified Trainer(s)  \nResponsible Trainer: The training must be designed and overseen by a BCaBA®, BCBA®, or BCBA-D® who has completed the 8-hour supervision training. The Responsible Trainer must:  \n• develop the training materials in accordance with these requirements;  \n• ensure that the training is conducted in accordance with these requirements;  \n• identify themself as the Responsible Trainer at the outset of training and on the training documentation;  \n• ensure that the training meets quality standards, especially when Assistant Trainer(s) are conducting the training; AND  \n• maintain records of all trainings conducted.  \nAssistant Trainer: The Responsible Trainer may delegate some or all of the training to one or more Assistant Trainers who hold an RBT certification or higher.  \nThe Responsible Trainer and Assistant Trainer(s) may not be related to, subordinate to, or employed by the trainee during the duration of the training. Employment does not include compensation paid to the trainer by the trainee for training services.  \nProvider requirements: Individual providers or organizations providing the 40-hour training must be within BACB jurisdict","cbCaiuliKfNBankn","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiuliKfNBankn","pdf",448099,"English","# Requirements Overview\n# Curriculum Outline\n# Additional Resources\n# Responsible Trainer Checklist\n# RBT 2026 40-Hour Training Certificate\n# RBT 2026 40-Hour Training Noncompliance Affidavit","[{\"question\":\"What content must be included in the RBT 2026 40-hour training?\",\"answer\":\"The training must cover the content areas listed in the curriculum outline, taught within the context of behavior technician service delivery. 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