RBT PDU policy template

A ready-to-edit policy for ABA agencies: approved sources, who pays, when RBTs complete PDUs, how you track them and what happens at turnover.

Highlighted text in brackets is yours to fill in. Have your own HR or legal advisor review it before you adopt it.

[Agency name] RBT Professional Development Policy

Effective [date] · Policy owner: [Clinical Director name]

1. Purpose

This policy explains how [Agency name] supports Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) in meeting the BACB requirement of 12 professional development units (PDUs) in each two-year recertification cycle.

2. Who this applies to

All employees who hold, or are pursuing, the RBT credential.

3. Approved PDU sources

ACE provider events from [approved provider(s)].
In-service training delivered by our BCaBAs, BCBAs or BCBA-Ds, on company time.
University coursework that is behavior-analytic, completed with a grade of C or better.

4. Cost

[Agency name] pays for [all 12 PDUs per cycle / up to X PDUs per cycle / courses assigned by your supervisor]. RBTs who choose additional courses on their own [pay for them / may request reimbursement].

5. Time

In-service training happens on company time and is paid at [regular / training] rate. ACE provider courses are completed [on the RBT's own time / during paid non-billable time, up to X hours per year].

6. Course selection

Supervisors assign courses based on each RBT's development needs, identified through supervision and performance feedback. RBTs may also request specific topics.

7. Pace

RBTs should complete at least [6] PDUs in the first year of each cycle and all 12 at least [60] days before their recertification date.

8. Records

RBTs upload each PDU form to their BACB account and send a copy to [name or email]. [Agency name] keeps copies in the employee's training file for [3] years. Supervisors review PDU progress [quarterly].

9. New hires and departures

New RBTs receive PDU access [after X days of employment]. PDUs an RBT has earned belong to the RBT and stay valid if they leave. [Unused course seats are reassigned / are not transferable].

10. Questions

Contact [name, title, email].