Certification: Applied Behavior Analysis Technician (ABAT)

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The Qualified Applied Behavior Analysis Credentialing Board (QABA), Applied Behavior Analysis Technician (ABAT) is an entry-level certification for behavior technicians. Individuals who hold the ABAT credential practice under the ongoing supervision of a licensed or certified professional within the scope of Applied Behavior Analysis. The ABAT has a working knowledge of autism and related disorders as well as the principles of working with individuals diagnosed with autism and related disorders. The ABAT implements the treatment plan including the mechanisms and strategies of effectively supporting individuals to learn new behaviors and skills. Candidates for the ABAT credential must meet educational, training, and experiential requirements. Candidates must pass a written exam.
More information about this certification

More than two years of education or training after high school required?
No
More than two years of work experience required?
No
Oral or Written Exam Required?
Yes
Renewal Required?
Every 2 Year(s)
Renew through Continuing Educational Units(CEU)?
Yes
Renew through Re-Examination?
No
Renew through Continuing Professional Development(CPD)?
No
Does applicant have choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)?
No

Core

  1. The certification does not have a minimum education level or has an education level below a two-year Associates of Arts or Associates of Sciences degree and the certification does not have a minimum requirement for work experience or requires two or less years of work experience.
  2. The certification has an education level of an Associates of Arts or Associates of Sciences degree or higher, but has a work experience requirement of less than 2 years of work experience.
  3. The certification has a work experience requirement of more than 2 years but does not require a two-year Associates of Arts or Associates of Sciences degree.

  • This certification is related to military occupational specialties.