RBT requirements in Connecticut
Connecticut has no state credential for behavior technicians. The law requires a license to practice behavior analysis but exempts anyone who implements a behavior-analytic intervention under the supervision of a behavior analyst, which covers RBTs working under their supervisor.
At a glance
| State credential for behavior technicians | None: BACB certification and your employer's requirements apply |
|---|---|
| Behavior analyst license | Licensed Behavior AnalystConnecticut Department of Public Health |
The rules that affect RBTs
- Connecticut has no state credential for behavior technicians; it licenses behavior analysts through the Department of Public Health.
- Conn. Gen. Stat. 20-185j(c)(5) exempts a person who implements an intervention based on behavior analysis under the supervision of a behavior analyst.
- BACB-certified assistant behavior analysts working under a behavior analyst's supervision are also exempt (20-185j(c)(4)); Connecticut issues no assistant-level license.
- The BCaBA title is protected for people certified by the BACB (20-185i(b)).
BACB requirements apply everywhere
Whatever the state adds, RBT certification itself is the same in every state: the 40-hour training, the Initial Competency Assessment, the BACB exam, and ongoing supervision of at least 5% of your service hours each month. In Connecticut, your supervising BCBA must also hold the state license. Your employer and the programs that pay for services, such as Medicaid or insurers, can have their own requirements too. See how to become an RBT.
Sources
From the state's statutes, rules and licensing board, checked 2026-10-28. Laws change: confirm with the board before relying on this page. This isn't legal advice.