Current Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) do not need to take a new initial exam, but their maintenance requirements will change starting in January 2026.
According to the provided content, the transition to the 3rd Edition RBT Task List affects current RBTs in the following ways:
- No Initial Re-examination: The BACB has confirmed there is no need to re-take the initial RBT exam.
- Annual Renewal Transition: A current RBT’s recertification cycle will seamlessly adopt the new standards. When you complete your mandatory annual competency assessment after the January 2026 implementation date, it will be based on the 3rd Edition Task List domains rather than the 2nd Edition.
- Updated Competency Assessment: Because the competency assessment must be aligned with the current task list, RBTs renewing in 2026 will be evaluated on the updated domains: Measurement, Assessment, Behavior Intervention, and Documentation & Reporting.
- Continuous Supervision: RBTs must continue to undergo ongoing supervision by a BCBA and adhere to the BACB’s ethical code to maintain an active credential.
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