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One way RBTs may obtain PDUs is through in-service training provided by the organization where they work. This document describes the requirements for in-service training within organizations.  \nRBTs may also earn PDUs by attending ACE Provider events or by completing university behavior-analytic coursework. For more information, please see the RBT Handbook. To learn more about professional development (PD) offered by ACE Providers, see the ACE Provider Handbook.  \nIn-Service Training Event Requirements  \nContent: The content of RBT PD In-Service 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), BACB requirements, or additional content that is appropriate for RBTs (e.g. , working with supervisors, communicating with clients, managing stress) .  \nNote: RBT PD content is designed for RBTs only; BCaBAs and BCBAs cannot earn Learning or Teaching continuing education units (CEUs) from RBT PD events.  \n\n| Examples of Acceptable RBT\u003Cbr>Professional Development Content | Examples of Non-Qualifying RBT\u003Cbr>Professional Development Content |\n| --- | --- |\n| • Reviewing the difference between positive and negative reinforcement and punishment\u003Cbr>• Best practices for interactions with parents and other client caregivers\u003Cbr>• How to communicate appropriately with clients\u003Cbr>• Best practices for implementing assent-based treatment\u003Cbr>• Evidence-based practices to mitigate work-related stress | • Client-or program-specific training\u003Cbr>• Reviewing company policies and procedures\u003Cbr>• Individual or group supervision meetings about specific client programming\u003Cbr>• Completing BCBA exam prep materials\u003Cbr>• Training on applied behavior analysis (ABA) program and data management software\u003Cbr>• 40-hour RBT training\u003Cbr>• CPR training |\n\nStructure: A PD in-service event must be structured with the intentional process of delivering knowledge, skills, or competencies related to the approved content specified above. Instruction may include structured activities such as role-play, answering questions, or other active-student-responding activities. Activities or work that is completed on the RBT’s own time does not count toward in-service PDUs. For example, reading a journal article or listening to a podcast at home does not count toward in-service PDUs.  \nNote: Ongoing RBT supervision and supervised fieldwork for BCaBA or BCBA certification does not count toward this requirement.  \n| Examples of Acceptable RBT Professional Development Structures | Examples of Non-Qualifying RBT Professional Development Structures |\n| --- | --- |\n| • Using Behavior Skills Training (BST) to teach or review askill (e.g. , Discrete-Trial Instruction)\u003Cbr>• Listening to a BCBA provide instruction about a particular skill (e.g. , Naturalistic Environmental Training)\u003Cbr>• Listening to a behavior-analytic podcast followed by structured role-play and discussion activities based on the content (only active student responding counts toward PDUs)\u003Cbr>• Reading a behavior-analytic journal article and discussing how it applies to daily therapy sessions (only active student responding counts toward PDUs)\u003Cbr>• Watching a training video and answering questions about the content | • Listening to a behavior-analytic podcast (without any active responding by the RBT)\u003Cbr>• Reading a behavior-analytic journal article (without any active responding by the RBT)\u003Cbr>• Peer-led events or training\u003Cbr>• Writing a summary of a procedure\u003Cbr>• Creating training materials\u003Cbr>• Individual or group supervision meetings |\n\nDuration: Each event must include at least 25 minutes of instruction, for which 0.5 PDUs are awarded. 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