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Applicants and certificants must comply with the requirements outlined in this handbook. Failure to do so may result in the BACB taking summary action (e.g. , suspension, revocation, invalidation) against your eligibility or certification and/or submitting a Notice of Alleged Violation to the BACB Ethics Department.  \nThis handbook contains clickable images that link directly to BACB documents and web pages. To assist with navigation, it also includes PDF bookmarks and a clickable Table of Contents icon ) in the corner of each page.  \nNew versions of the RBT Handbook will be published quarterly as needed. Applicants completing requirements in a future year should take note of upcoming implementation dates for revised requirements, as they must meet the requirements in place at the time of application and take the version of the examination in effect when they schedule their examination appointment.  \nAdditionally, please refer to the BACB Newsletter and the Upcoming Changes web page for the most up-todate information on future certification requirements.  \nThe BACB does not discriminate against any individual because of race, ethnicity, gender, age, creed, disability, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, or national origin. Allegations of discrimination can be reported via our Administrative Appeal Request Form.  \nFor a complete list of updates included in this version of the RBT Handbook, please see page 44.  \nThe BACB reserves the right to amend the procedures outlined in this handbook.  \nCopyright © 2026 by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board,® Inc. (“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:  \nBehavior Analyst Certification Board. (2026) . Registered behavior technician handbook. Retrieved on Month, Day, Year, from [https://www.bacb.com/rbt-handbook](https://www.bacb.com/rbt-handbook)  \nClick this icon to return to the Table of Contents.   \nContents  \nOverview.......................................................................................................1  \nAbout the Behavior Analyst Certification Board ............................................................................................. 1  \nWhat Is a Registered Behavior Technician? ..................................................................................................... 1  \nOverview of Becoming and Maintaining RBT Certification ........................................................................2  \nWhy Should You Become an RBT? ....................................................................................................................2  \nAccreditation ............................................................................................................................................................. 2  \nEligibility Requirements ................................................................................3  \nApplying to Become an RBT ........................................................................4  \n1. Create a BACB Portal Account ........................................................................................................................ 4  \n2. Complete the Following Items........................................................................................................................ 4  \n3. Complete the Certification Application........................................................................................................ 5  \n4. Schedule the","cbCairjAgJ177yHm","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCairjAgJ177yHm","pdf",1215070,48,"English","# Overview\n## About the Behavior Analyst Certification Board\n## What Is a Registered Behavior Technician?\n## Overview of Becoming and Maintaining RBT Certification\n## Why Should You Become an RBT?\n## Accreditation\n# Eligibility Requirements\n## Applying to Become an RBT\n## Fees\n# Examination\n## Examination Development\n## Preparation\n## Examination Outline\n## Scheduling\n## Late Arrival or Missed Examination Appointment\n## Retaking Your Examination\n## Examination Accommodations\n## Prior to Your Examination Appointment\n## What to Expect on Examination Day\n## What to Expect When Taking Your Examination","[{\"question\":\"What happens if an applicant or certificant does not comply with the handbook requirements?\",\"answer\":\"Failure to comply may result in BACB summary action affecting eligibility or certification, such as suspension, revocation, or invalidation, and/or submission of a Notice of Alleged Violation to the BACB Ethics Department.\"},{\"question\":\"How do updated versions of the RBT Handbook affect applications and exam scheduling?\",\"answer\":\"New versions are published quarterly as needed. 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