PDFWAC 246-805-300

Certified behavior technicianApplication requirements.

An applicant for initial certification as a CBT shall submit the following to the department:
(1) Fees and a completed application for the certification;
(2) Proof of being at least 18 years of age;
(3) Proof of a high school diploma or equivalent;
(4) Proof of:
(a) Current behavior technician registration or certification from a professional credentialing entity. Verification must be sent directly to the department from the accredited professional credentialing entity; or
(b) Successful completion of a behavior technician training program outlined in WAC 246-805-310 to include:
(i) Classroom, online, or supervisor-led instruction with the content outlined in WAC 246-805-310 (4)(a);
(ii) Experiential learning as outlined in WAC 246-805-310 (4)(b); and
(iii) Evaluation and assessment as outlined in WAC 246-805-310 (4)(c).
(5) The name of the clinical supervisor as proof of ongoing supervision that meets the requirements in RCW 18.380.050(2).
[Statutory Authority: RCW 18.122.050, 18.380.050, 18.380.110, 43.70.110, 43.70.250, 2020 c 76, and 2021 c 276. WSR 24-11-103, § 246-805-300, filed 5/17/24, effective 6/17/24. Statutory Authority: Chapter 18.380 RCW, RCW 18.122.050 and 43.70.250. WSR 17-08-018, § 246-805-300, filed 3/27/17, effective 4/27/17.]