Oregon ABA staff requirements, with sources

This page is for people who run an ABA team in Oregon. It lists the training, supervision and credential rules for behavior technicians and analysts that we found at a state source. Each rule shows the law or policy it comes from and the date we last checked Oregon. Where we couldn't confirm a rule, we say so instead of guessing.

This version covers U.S. states. If you're outside the U.S., email contact@special-learning.com with your country and we'll tell you when yours is ready.

Checked: 2026-08-19

What the state requires

• An individual applying for state registration as a Behavior Analysis Interventionist must submit documentation of 40 hours of professional training in applied behavior analysis, on a form prescribed by the Office (Oregon Health Authority), in specified knowledge and skill areas.

  Source: https://www.oregon.gov/oha/PH/HLO/Rules/BARB-Rules.pdf

• An individual applying for state registration as a Behavior Analysis Interventionist must pass a fingerprint-based nationwide criminal records check.

  Source: https://www.oregon.gov/oha/PH/HLO/Rules/BARB-Rules.pdf

• An individual applying for state registration as a Behavior Analysis Interventionist must also be at least 18 years old and hold a high school diploma or a GED.

  Source: https://www.oregon.gov/oha/PH/HLO/Rules/BARB-Rules.pdf

This page is general information, not legal advice. Rules change, so confirm with the state before you act on it.