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As a reminder, if you do not apply and meet the current requirements before January 1, 2026, you must meet the new requirements that take effect on that date.  \nEligibility Requirements  \nAge, Education, Criminal Background, and Abuse Registry Check  \nMust be at least 18 years of age, have a high school-level education or equivalent, and undergo a criminal background check and an abuse registry check reviewed by an attestor.  \nTransition information:  \nThere are no changes to these requirements; RBT applicants must continue to meet the same criteria as before.  \nTraining and Competency Assessment Requirements  \nUpdated 40-hour Training  \n• Aligned with the new RBT 2026 40-Hour Training Requirements and Curriculum Outline  \n• The training certificate must state:  \nThis training program is designed to meet the 2026 training eligibility requirement for RBT certification. The training is offered independent of the BACB.  \n• Your trainers must be active BCBAs or BCaBAs who have completed an 8-hour supervision training. They may also have assistants who hold an RBT certification or higher.  \nUpdated RBT Initial Competency Assessment  \n• Includes slight changes to content and assessment options  \n• Requires Assistant Assessors to hold an RBT certification or higher  \nTransition information:  \n\n| Application Timing | 40-Hour Training Requirement | Required Training Certificate Approval Statement | Competency Assessment Requirement |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| Before January 1, 2026 | Must meet current training requirements | This training program is based on the RBT Task List (2nd ed.) and is designed to meet the 40-hour training requirement for RBT certification. The program is offered independent of the BACB. | Complete the RBT Initial  Competency Assessment after 40-hour training |\n| On or After January 1, 2026 | Must meet 2026 training requirements | This training program is designed to meet the 2026 training eligibility requirement for RBT certification. The training is offered independent of the BACB. | Complete the updated RBT Initial Competency Assessment* after 40-hour training that meets 2026 requirements |\n\n* The updated RBT Initial Competency Assessment will be available soon. Check the BACB website for updates.  \nFrequently Asked Questions  \n⊲ What if I had an application approved prior to January 1, 2026, but I did not schedule my examination or did not pass before January 1, 2026? Do I need to complete a new training?  \n• If your application was approved before January 1, 2026, that approval lasts for a 12-month period. You may take the RBT examination up to 8 times within the 12 months following your initial examination approval. You will not need to meet the new requirements because your application was approved before they went into effect.  \n• If your application approval expired before January 1, 2026, you will need to complete the new training and the most up-to-date version of the RBT Initial Competency Assessment before reapplying.  \n⊲ What if I was certified prior to January 1, 2026, and I let my certification lapse? Do I need to complete a new training to reapply?  \n• If your certification lapses on or after January 1, 2026, and you wish to reapply, you will need to complete the new training and then the most up-to-date version of the RBT Initial Competency Assessment  \nbefore reapplying.  \n⊲ What if I had an application approved prior to January 1, 2026, but it expired before that dat","cbCaioYwBnR0fisf","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaioYwBnR0fisf","pdf",305419,"English","# Eligibility Requirements\n## Age, Education, and Background Checks\n# Training and Competency Assessment Requirements\n## Updated 40-Hour Training\n## Updated RBT Initial Competency Assessment\n## Application Timing Comparison\n# Frequently Asked Questions\n## Application timing and approval expiration\n## Certification lapse and reapplication\n## Training certificate approval statements\n## Bridge course and re-training\n## Updated assessment after new training\n# Maintenance Requirements (Recertification in 2028 and After)\n## Supervision minimums\n# Recertification Updates","[{\"question\":\"If my application was approved before January 1, 2026 but I didn’t schedule or pass by then, do I need new training?\",\"answer\":\"No. The approval remains valid for 12 months, and you may take the RBT examination up to 8 times within that window without meeting the new requirements.\"},{\"question\":\"If my RBT certification lapsed on or after January 1, 2026, what do I need to reapply?\",\"answer\":\"You must complete the new training and the most up-to-date version of the updated RBT initial competency assessment before reapplying.\"},{\"question\":\"What supervision is required for RBTs recertifying in 2028 and after?\",\"answer\":\"You must receive supervision for at least 5% of the hours spent providing behavior-analytic services each calendar month, including two face-to-face contacts, with at least one being an individual meeting.\"}]","RBT-2026-Requirements - Transition Guidance | PDF",1789912392]