Certified behavior technician

Exam: Third-party exam
Education: Degree
Experience: Experience
Background check: None

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.

Requirements reported by the state

Licence type: Registry
Exam: Third-party exam required
Education: Degree required
Continuing education: Continuing education required
Certification: No mention of certification
Experience: Experience
Background check: No criminal record requirements
Military and veterans: Expedited processing is available for military and spouses

Issuing body

Department: Department of Health
Address: 101 Israel Rd SE Tumwater, WA 98501
Phone: (360) 236-4700
Agency website: http://www.doh.wa.gov
Licence page: https://www.doh.wa.gov/LicensesPermitsandCertificates/ProfessionsNewReneworUpdate/AppliedBehaviorAnalysis/LicenseRequirements
Last updated: September 9, 2024

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Source and verification

This record is Washington's report to the Analyst Resource Center, published by CareerOneStop (October 2024 export). Everything shown comes only from that report.

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