After completing any 40-hour RBT training course (2nd Ed.), students are eligible for the RBT Competency Assessment. There is no expiration date on your 40-hour RBT training course. As long as your Certificate of Completion says "2nd Edition", you are able to use it to take your Competency Assessment.

Most students complete their Competency Assessment during a 2-hour online meeting with their BCBA.

The assessment will be administered by Katie Cook, a certified BCBA, as required by the BACB (Certification# 1-12-10219). Check out the 5-star reviews below.

Yes! You can schedule your RBT Competency Assessment with your BCBA on a weekend. ATCC offers assessment appointments on Saturdays and Sundays, as well as early morning and late evening appointments on weekdays, so you have the flexibility to choose a date and time that works best for you. Keep in mind that availability may vary depending on the week you choose to complete your Competency Assessment.

The assessment involves direct-observation of all competencies listed on the RBT Task List. 17 Competencies will be evaluated online via “role-playing” (acting out skills and tasks with the instructor) during your online video meeting with your BCBA.  According to recent updates from the BACB, All RBT competency assessments received after December 31, 2021 will require 3 Competencies to be completed "with a client" and video recorded or review by your BCBA. 

You are guaranteed to be offered to take the Competency Assessment as many times as you need to pass for free. No additional fees are required.  If the RBT fails to demonstrate competency in one or more of the tasks, the applicant will receive a “not passed” qualification on just those Competencies and another, shorter-meeting will be scheduled to repeat just those Competencies at no cost. Students will not be required to retake the entire Competency Assessment, only those few competencies that were not passed the first time. The assessor will provide performance feedback at the end of the assessment session and the applicant will be allowed to test again no earlier than the following day; this process may be repeated until all competencies are demonstrated. (NO retake fees apply).

Yes, your BCBA will provide the necessary signature & background check approval required by the BACB on the RBT application in the BACB Gateway.

Yes, once your Competency Assessment is completed, your BCBA will assist you in completing your RBT application on the BACB Gateway, spending as much time is necessary to ensure it is done correctly. This results in ATCC students having a 100% application approval rate with their RBT applications on the BACB Gateway.

Absolutely! As part of your enrollment, you'll receive a wealth of free study materials designed to help you ace both your Competency Assessment and your RBT Exam. Plus, we have even more resources available exclusively for you, when you purchase the Competency Assessment Package. Additionally, your complimentary study material includes a comprehensive 2-hour video, online flashcards, and complimentary access to the Rapid RBT Exam Prep course (valued at $99) and the RBT Exam Prep Bot (valued at $199). These resources are here to empower you on your RBT journey, ensuring you have the knowledge and confidence needed to succeed ~ and pass your Competency Assessment & RBT Exam the first time.