Short answer
Yes, every year, including a renewal competency assessment and ongoing supervision.
After the RBT Exam: Supervision and Renewal
RBTs must receive supervision for at least 5% of their service hours each month, including at least two contacts, at least one of which involves observing you with a client. The credential is renewed every year with a renewal competency assessment. Moving into nursing? See the NCLEX exam guide.
USA RBT Exam: Quick Facts
- Administered by
- BACB (Pearson VUE)
- Questions
- 85 (75 scored, 10 unscored)
- Time
- 90 minutes
- Content outline
- RBT Test Content Outline, 3rd ed. (from Jan 2026)
- Training
- 40 hours + Initial Competency Assessment
- Renewal
- Every year
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