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  • 11 minutes 25 seconds
    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 post

    Fieldwork Self-Assessment

    Fieldwork Checklist and Tip Sheet

    Fieldwork Checklist for BCBA and BCaBA Supervisors

    Supervising Future Behavior Analysts video


    15 January 2026, 3:09 pm
  • 11 minutes 20 seconds
    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:

    8 April 2025, 2:54 pm
  • 15 minutes 40 seconds
    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.

    22 January 2025, 4:46 pm
  • 30 minutes 29 seconds
    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

    25 January 2024, 4:30 pm
  • 16 minutes 59 seconds
    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

    5 January 2024, 4:15 pm
  • 14 minutes 9 seconds
    Better Understanding Supervision as an RBT

    In this episode of Inside the BACB, Certification Resource Manager Dr. Sarah Jenkins and Director of Certification Services Rachel Ulrich sit down to talk about RBT supervision from A to Z, including the importance of ongoing supervision and tracking. Listen now.

    12 October 2023, 4:00 pm
  • 12 minutes 36 seconds
    Your Ethical Responsibilities as an RBT

    In this episode of Inside the BACB, Certification Resource Manager Dr. Sarah Jenkins and Director of Ethics Dr. Holly Seniuk discuss the ethical responsibilities of having an RBT certification. Listen now.

    12 October 2023, 4:00 pm
  • 19 minutes 38 seconds
    RBT Supervision Systems

    In this episode, Chief Certification and Learning Officer Dr. Molli Luke and BACB Board of Directors Vice President Molly Dubuque discuss RBT supervision systems that could help make supervision more effective and efficient. Resources: • RBT Handbook • Supervision Checklist for RBT Supervisors and RBT Requirements Coordinators • Taking Supervision Seriously article, August 2020 Newsletter

    20 April 2023, 7:00 pm
  • 23 minutes 8 seconds
    Future Changes to BCBA Certification Requirements

    In this episode, CEO Dr. Jim Carr and Deputy CEO Dr. Melissa Nosik review upcoming changes to BCBA certification requirements, originally announced in the March 2022 BACB Newsletter.

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    Resources:

    • March 2022 BACB Newsletter

    • February 2022 BACB Newsletter

    • Determining BACB Examination Content and Standards (2014)

    • A History of the Professional Credentialing of Applied Behavior Analysts(2017)

    For a transcribed version of this episode, please watch the episode on our YouTube channel with closed captions.

    28 April 2022, 7:30 pm
  • 28 minutes 55 seconds
    Introducing the 2025 BCBA and BCaBA Test Content Outlines

    Join CEO Dr. Jim Carr and Deputy CEO Dr. Melissa Nosik as they discuss the newly developed BCBA and BCaBA test content outlines, which will replace the current BCBA and BCaBA task lists in 2025.

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    Resources:

    • February 2022 BACB Newsletter

    • Determining BACB Examination Content and Standards (2014)

    For a transcribed version of this episode, please watch the episode on our YouTube channel with closed captions.

    26 April 2022, 7:30 pm
  • 40 minutes 56 seconds
    Introduction to the RBT Ethics Code (2.0)

    In this episode of Inside the BACB, join CEO Dr. Jim Carr and Director of Ethics Dr. Tyra Sellers as they discuss the RBT Ethics Code (2.0), a revised version of the ethics code for RBTs. Tune in now to learn about the revision process, changes to current ethics standards, and more.

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    Resources:

    • RBT Ethics Code (2.0)

    • Crosswalk for RBT Ethics Code

    • July 2021 Newsletter

    For a transcribed version of this episode, please watch the episode on our YouTube channel with closed captions.

    8 July 2021, 7:00 pm
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