Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst (BCaBA)

Professionals certified at the BCaBA level may not provide behavior-analytic services without the supervision of a BCBA. BCaBAs may supervise the work of Registered Behavior Technician® (RBT®) certificants. They may also function in the role of an RBT. Certificants may hold only one BACB certification at a time. When a certificant obtains a higher-level certification, their lower-level certification will expire after 180 days. If the lower-level certification expires during this 180-day period and the certificant wishes to renew or recertify while they are waiting for their new certification to be recognized by relevant stakeholders, they may submit a renewal or recertification application to maintain their lower-level certification throughout the 180-day period. There are many benefits to obtaining BCaBA certification, including: • BCaBA certification is the leading assistant behavior analyst credential and is required by many funders and licensure boards. BCaBA certification is offered by the first certifying entity in behavior analysis, the BACB, which has been certifying behavior analysts for over 20 years. • BCaBA certification shows that you have met certain requirements that are critical in providing behavioranalytic services under the supervision of a BCBA. • BCaBA certification provides increased consumer protection since you must meet certain eligibility and maintenance requirements to obtain and maintain certification. • BCaBA certification makes it easier for employers, funders, and consumers, among others, to verify that you have certain knowledge, skills, and abilities and are not under disciplinary sanctions. The BCBA, BCaBA, and RBT certification programs are accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA), the accreditation body of the Institute for Credentialing Excellence (ICE). NCCA’s Standards for the Accreditation of Certification Programs were the first standards developed for professional certification programs to help ensure the health, welfare, and safety of the public. NCCA standards articulate the essential elements of a high-quality certification program. Consistent with these standards, the BACB’s certification requirements, examination content, and procedures undergo regular review by subject matter experts in the discipline.