What Is a BCBA® Certification and Why Get One?
The Board Certified Behavior Analyst® exam (or, BCBA® exam) is a graduate-level certification in behavior analysis administered by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board® (BACB).
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The Path(s) to Becoming a BCBA®
Currently, there are four paths to meet the eligibility requirements, though it’s important to note that the BACB® will be revising the pathways in 2027.
PTB Partner Spotlight: In Conversation with APBA’s CEO, Dr. Tyra Sellers
An industry veteran who watched the field of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) grow into what it is today, Tyra Sellers, J.D., Ph.D., BCBA-D joined the Association of Professional Behavior Analysts (APBA) in January 2023 as CEO. Her first ABA certification came before the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) even existed. Some years later, as fate would have it, Sellers found herself at the BACB, serving as the director of the ethics department. Now, she is bringing her knowledge and experience to the distinguished organization with a strategy that is focused on access, education and community.
Keep Calm and Study On: 6 Strategies for Managing Test Prep Stress
It goes without saying that studying for the BCBA® exam is stressful. The experience can fray the nerves of even the most level-headed student. If you’re feeling the test prep …
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How PTB Was Built Over a Cup of Coffee
PTB began in 2011, over a cup of coffee and a conversation between then friends, now co-founders, Dana Meller (MA, BCBA) and Priya Runyon (MA, BCBA, LMFT, retired). What started …
How Hard is it to Pass the BCBA® Exam?
The question every future BCBA® inevitably asks: how hard is it to pass the BCBA® exam? If you’ve heard the stories or seen the data, then you know the exam has a reputation for being difficult. Ask around and you’ll likely hear that it’s sort of like running a marathon. But barefoot, on broken glass, in a giant corn maze, guarded by storm troopers and you can’t remember where you left your lightsaber…oh, and your headphones just died.
From PTB’s Test (Prep) Kitchens: A Brain-Boosting Berry Smoothie
It’s important to fuel your brain and body with nutritious food that will give you the energy to power through long days and even longer study sessions. But, between school, …
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Desk Yoga: 7 Stretches for Your Next Study Session
Long days and even longer study sessions, can leave your back and neck feeling stiff. Luckily, PTB has just the thing: 7 desk-friendly, do-anywhere yoga moves. While it can’t replace your regular yoga routine, these stretches can help you reset your mind and body when you’re glued to your desk (or couch, or kitchen chair).
Dana Do’s: Yes, verbs are clues that can help you prep for the BCBA exam
PTB co-founder Dana Meller shares how the verbs used in the Task List can provide you with significant clues for effective studying. By examining task list verbs, you can actually determine the specific type of discrimination required in your studies. Learn how understanding these verbs can guide your preparation and better equip you for success on the big exam.
Dana Do’s: Why You’re Not Passing the BCBA® Exam
PTB cofounder Dana Meller helps candidates retaking the exam consider a functional approach to defining the obstacles holding them back.