RBT Task List (Complete Guide for 2025-2026)
Master Every Section to Pass the Registered Behavior Technician (RBT Exam)
The RBT Task List (2nd Edition) is the official guideline developed by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB). It defines all the knowledge and skills an RBT must demonstrate while working under the supervision of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). This complete guide covers every section from Measurement toProfessional Conduct to help you prepare confidently for your RBT practice and professional practice.
A. Measurement
Data collection, recording, and interpretation
Key Skills:
- Preparing data sheets and tools for observation
- Recording frequency, duration, and latency of behavior
- Using methods like interval recording and time sampling
- Describing behavior in observable and measurable terms
- Updating graphs and data logs after each session
B. Assessment
Identifying motivators and assessment procedures
Key Skills:
- Conducting preference assessments to find reinforcers
- Assisting with functional assessments to understand why behaviors occur
- Helping with developmental or social skills assessments
C. Skill Acquisition
Teaching new skills using evidence-based methods
Key Skills:
- Understanding every part of a Skill Acquisition Plan
- Implementing Discrete Trial Training (DTT) and Natural Environment Teaching (NET)
- Applying prompting and fading techniques
- Promoting generalization and maintenance
- Training caregivers and parents to support skill retention
D. Behavior Reduction
Decreasing challenging behaviors with appropriate alternatives
Key Skills:
- Understanding the functions of behavior (Escape, Attention, Tangible, Sensory)
- Implementing antecedent strategies to prevent problem behavior
- Applying Differential Reinforcement (DRA, DRO, DRL)
- Following extinction procedures safely
- Managing crisis or emergency situations according to the behavior plan
E. Documentation and Reporting
Clear documentation for accountability and progress tracking
Key Skills:
- Writing objective and concise session notes
- Reporting environmental or medical changes
- Maintaining client confidentiality and data security
- Following HIPAA and BACB guidelines
F. Professional Conduct and Scope of Practice
Ethics and professionalism in RBT practice
Key Skills:
- Understanding the RBT's role within a behavior-analytic team
- Following the RBT Ethics Code (2.0)
- Accepting supervision and feedback positively
- Seeking guidance when unsure or facing ethical dilemmas
RBT Task List Summary Chart
| SECTION | FOCUS AREA | EXAMPLE TASK |
|---|---|---|
| A. Measurement | Data collection | Record frequency & duration |
| B. Assessment | Identify reinforcers | Conduct preference assessment |
| C. Skill Acquisition | Teach new skills | Implement DTT |
| D. Behavior Reduction | Reduce problem behavior | Apply differential reinforcement |
| E. Documentation | Maintain records | Write objective session notes |
| F. Professional Conduct | Ethics & Supervision | Follow RBT Code (2.0) |
Why Understanding the RBT Task List Matters
Pass the RBT Exam
Helps you pass the RBT Exam with confidence
Career Growth
Builds a strong foundation for career growth in ABA therapy
Better Client Outcomes
Improves client outcomes through accurate data and ethical practice
Future Advancement
Prepares you for BCaBA or BCBA advancement in the future
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