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Please see definitions and license requirements for specific applied behavior analyst professions below.
Certified Behavioral Technician
- Definition
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Paraprofessional who implements a behavior analysis treatment plan under the close, ongoing supervision of a licensed behavior analyst or a licensed assistant behavior analyst, but who doesn't design or supervise the implementation of a behavior analysis treatment plan.
- Licensing requirements
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- At least 18 years of age
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Current registration as a RBT from the BACB;
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Successful completion of a 40-hour behavior technician training program outlined in WAC 246-805-310 to include:
- Classroom, online, or supervisor-led instruction
- Experiential learning
- Evaluation and assessment
Licensed Assistant Behavior Analyst
- Definition
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"Licensed assistant behavior analyst" means an individual who is licensed to engage in the practice of applied behavior analysis under the supervision of a licensed behavior analyst.
- Licensing requirements
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Current certification as a BCaBA from the BACB.; or Proof of ongoing supervision
- Graduation from a recognized bachelor's degree program under WAC 246-805-210. An official transcript must be provided as evidence of the degree required;
- Successful completion of a minimum of one hundred thirty-five classroom hours of instruction in behavior analysis topics described in WAC 246-805-220. An official transcript must be provided as evidence of the course work required; and
- Successful completion of a supervised experience requirement under WAC 246-805-230.
Additional information/documents required.
- Proof of ongoing supervision
Licensed Behavior Analyst
- Definition
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"Licensed behavior analyst" means an individual who is licensed under this chapter to engage in the practice of applied behavior analysis.
- Licensing requirements
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- Current BACB certification as a BCBA.
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- A master's or doctorate degree in behavior analysis or other natural science, education, human services, engineering, medicine, or field related to behavior analysis approved by the secretary. An official transcript must be provided as evidence of the degree required;
- Successful completion of a minimum of two hundred twenty-five classroom hours of graduate level instruction in behavior analysis topics. An official transcript must be provided as evidence of the course work required;
- Successful completion of a supervised experience requirement, consisting of a minimum of one thousand five hundred hours; and
- Successful completion of the national BCBA examination.
List of National Accredited Professional Credentialing Entities
- Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB)
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- Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) accepted toward the Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA) credential.
- Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst (BCaBA) accepted toward the Licensed Assistant Behavior Analyst (LABA) credential.
- Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) accepted toward the Certified Behavior Technician (CBT) credential.