Has your RBT certification expired? The BACB allows a 30-day grace period for renewal. During this time, you can complete the necessary steps to reinstate your certification. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the step-by-step RBT renewal process and the BACB requirements for maintaining your certification.
How Long Does RBT Certification Last?
Let’s start this guide by discussing the validity of the RBT certification. The RBT certification is valid for one year from the date of issue.
After the expiry date, the Behavior Analyst Certification Board provides an additional 30-day grace period and gives you a second chance to renew your certification. If you fail to renew it within the grace period, you need to apply a fresh application.
The Behavior Analyst Certification Board puts all the effort into keeping their registered behavior technicians informed about all new updates and research in the behavioral science field. The board has set certain guidelines to maintain your RBT certification.
BACB Requirements for Maintaining RBT Certification
To maintain your RBT certification, you must receive ongoing supervision, follow the RBT ethics code, and renew your certification annually by paying a $35 renewal fee ($50 late fee). Here’s a detailed breakdown of BACB requirements for maintaining the RBT certification.
- You must practice under the close supervision of a qualified BCBA or BCaBA.
- You must receive at least 5% supervision of hours you spend providing behavior analytic services.
- You will have at least TWO face-to-face meetings each month with your supervision.
- If you work in a group of RBTs, you must have at least ONE one-on-one meeting with your supervisor every month.
- At least once, your supervisor observes you while delivering behavior-analytic services to your client.
- You must follow RBT Ethics Code 2.0 guidelines while working with clients.
How To Renew RBT Certification?
The RBT certification renewal process is easy. If your certificate isn’t marked “Inactive,” you can submit a renewal application through your BACB account. You have to pay the certificate renewal fee of $35 and pass the RBT Renewal Competency Assessment.
The RBT Renewal Competency Assessment is essential for the renewal of RBT certification. It assesses the RBT’s proficiency and ability to apply their knowledge and skills in real-world scenarios.
Here’s a step-by-step process to renew your RBT certification:
Step 1: Complete Your Competency Assessment
You need to complete your RBT renewal competency assessment 45 days before the expiry date of your RBT certification. A certified BCBA will asses your competency to work as a registered behavior technician.
Step 2: Submit Renewal Application
After completing your RBT renewal competency assessment, you must visit the BABC website and submit the renewal application.
Step 3: Pay the Renewal Fee
The next step is to pay the RBT certification renewal fee. You can pay the renewal fee online or by mail-in cheque. Online payment method is a better choice for the fast renewal process.
Step 4: Wait For Upto 2 Weeks
After submitting your renewal application, it may take up to two weeks to renew your certification. So, wait until your RBT certificate gets renewed.
How To Renew After 30-days Of Expiry Date?
BACB offers a 30-day grace period to renew your RBT certification. However, if you fail to renew within the grace period, you must complete 40 hours of training and competency assessment and pass the RBT exam again.
So, starting your renewal process approximately two months before expiration is advisable. An early start will give you ample time to complete the renewal process.
FAQs: RBT Certification Expired
1. What happens if my RBT certification expires?
If your RBT certification expires, you are no longer authorized to provide services as a Registered Behavior Technician. You must stop working as an RBT until you renew your certification or complete the necessary steps to reinstate it.
2. How can I renew my expired RBT certification?
To renew your certification, you must:
- Ensure you meet ongoing supervision requirements.
- Complete the RBT Renewal Application on the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) website.
- Pay the renewal fee.
- Pass the renewal competency assessment with a qualified BCBA.
3. Is there a grace period for renewing an expired RBT certification?
No, the BACB does not offer a grace period. If your certification expires, you must reapply as a new RBT, which includes passing the competency assessment and possibly retaking the RBT exam.
4. Can I continue working if my certification expires?
No, you cannot work as an RBT until your certification is active again. Employers require current certification to comply with BACB standards.
5. How can I prevent my RBT certification from expiring?
To avoid expiration:
- Keep track of your renewal date (certifications must be renewed annually).
- Maintain required supervision hours.
- Complete the renewal process at least 30 days before expiration to ensure no lapses.
Would you like help finding the renewal steps on the BACB website?
References: