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One way RBTs may obtain PDUs is through professional development (PD) events offered by ACE Providers. This document describes the requirements for ACE Providers offering PD events. Please see the ACE Provider Handbook: Effective July 1,  2026 for more information.  \nRBT Professional Development Content Requirements  \nThe content of RBT PD events should cover or expand upon material included in the RBT 2026 40-Hour Training  Requirements and Curriculum Outline, the RBT Ethics Code (2 . 0), other BACB requirements, or additional content that is appropriate for the RBTs (e.g. , working with supervisors, communicating with clients, managing stress) .  \nPlease see the ACE Provider Handbook: Effective July 1, 2026 for examples and nonexamples of appropriate PD content.  \nNote: RBT PD content is designed for RBTs only; BCBAs and BCaBAs cannot earn Learning or Teaching CEUs from RBT PD events. Additionally, RBTs cannot earn PDUs by attending continuing education (CE) events for BCBAs and BCaBAs.  \nRBT Professional Development Event Requirements  \nInstructor requirements  \nPD Instructors must hold an active BCaBA, BCBA, or BCBA-D certification.  \nCo-presenters may present a portion of a PD event under the direct oversight of a qualified PD Instructor who is present atthe event.  \nLearning objectives  \nLearning objectives are required for each PD presentation.  \nEvent duration  \nEach event must include at least 25 minutes of instruction, for which 0.5 PDUs are awarded. Additional PDUs should be awarded in increments of 0.5 (25 minutes of instruction) or 1 (50 minutes of instruction) . Rounding up is not permitted when issuing PDUs.  \nEvent format  \nThe event format may vary as long as all of the requirements outlined in the ACE Provider Handbook: Effective July 1, 2026 are met and the format is appropriate for the event content. Both live and online (synchronous and asynchronous) events are permitted. ACE Coordinators are responsible for ensuring that participants are present for the entire event and for maintaining documentation of participants’ attendance.  \nOther requirements  \nMonitoring participation, event fees, marketing materials, event feedback, and the complaint process must all adhere to the requirements in the ACE Provider Handbook: Effective July 1, 2026.  \nPD Event Documentation  \n• Professional Development ACE events must be documented using this fillable form.  \n• ACE Coordinators may not create alternate forms of PDU documentation.  \n• PDU documentation must be completed by the ACE Coordinator and provided to participants within 45 days of the event.  \n• ACE Providers are responsible for maintaining relevant documentation for the event (e.g. , attendance records, learning objectives, etc.) .  \n• Documentation must be retained by the ACE Provider for three years.","cbCaievD4wcEa3ww","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaievD4wcEa3ww","pdf",140319,"English","# Overview\n# RBT Professional Development Content Requirements\n# RBT Professional Development Event Requirements\n## Instructor requirements\n## Learning objectives\n## Event duration\n## Event format\n## Other requirements\n# PD Event Documentation","[{\"question\":\"What are the core requirements for PD content in RBT professional development events?\",\"answer\":\"PD event content should cover or expand material from the RBT 2026 40-Hour Training Requirements and Curriculum Outline, the RBT Ethics Code (2.0), other BACB requirements, or additional appropriate content such as working with supervisors, communicating with clients, and managing stress.\"},{\"question\":\"Who can serve as an instructor or co-presenter for ACE PD events?\",\"answer\":\"PD Instructors must hold an active BCaBA, BCBA, or BCBA-D certification. Co-presenters may present a portion only under the direct oversight of a qualified PD Instructor who is present at the event.\"},{\"question\":\"How are PDUs awarded and what are the event documentation rules?\",\"answer\":\"Each event must include at least 25 minutes of instruction for which 0.5 PDUs are awarded; PDUs must be issued in 0.5 increments (25 minutes) or 1 (50 minutes), and rounding up is not permitted. ACE Coordinators must complete the required fillable documentation form and provide it to participants within 45 days, while ACE Providers must retain relevant documentation for three years.\"}]","RBT Professional Development for ACE Providers - Requirements for PD Events | PDF"]