Inside the BACB

Making Sense of Fieldwork Podcast

In this episode of Inside the BACB, Micah Hope, Certification Resources Manager, is joined by Rachel Ulrich, Director of Certification Services, to walk listeners through supervised fieldwork for BCBA and BCaBA applicants. Using a journey-based framework, they discuss the purpose of fieldwork, what counts as unrestricted hours, supervision and remote supervision considerations, documentation tips, and how the Test Content Outline relates to fieldwork. Resources:Fieldwork: Getting It Right blog postFieldwork Self-Assessment Fieldwork Checklist and Tip Sheet Fieldwork Checklist for BCBA and BCaBA Supervisors Supervising Future Behavior Analysts video

Understanding the Updates to the 2027 BCBA and BCaBA Requirements

In this episode of Inside the BACB, CEO Dr. Jim Carr shares additional insight about the changes to the 2027 BCBA and BCaBA coursework and continuing education requirements as announced in the March 2025 BACB Newsletter. Listen now to learn more.Resources:March 2025 Newsletter2027 BCBA Requirements2027 BCaBA RequirementsThe BACB: What It Is, What It Does, and Why blog post

Getting to Know the RBT Application and Examination

The podcast has been updated as of January 22, 2025. Join Certification Resource Manager Dr. Sarah Jenkins, Director of Certification Services Rachel Ulrich, and Director of Testing Theresa Bartlett as they break down the RBT application process and examination in this episode of Inside the BACB.

A Recap of 2023

In this episode, join the BACB’s CEO Dr. Jim Carr and Board of Directors President Dr. SungWoo Kahng for a review of important data and developments from 2023 and a preview of what’s in store for the new year. Listen now. Resources: •December 2023 BACB Newsletter •Recent and Upcoming Changes to BACB Requirements web page

Future Changes to RBT Certification Requirements

In this episode, Chief Certification and Learning Officer Dr. Molli Luke and Certification Resource Manager Dr. Sarah Jenkins review upcoming changes to RBT certification requirements and the RBT examination, originally announced in the December 2023 BACB Newsletter. Listen now. Resources: · December 2023 BACB Newsletter · RBT Handbook · RBT web page