CAREER TRAINING
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Registered Behavior Technician Training (Voucher Included)
The focused Registered Behavior Technician Training course will provide you with the essential skills and knowledge to meet the 40-hour training component, which is one of the requirements by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) to become an RBT.
Overview
As a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT®), you can seek professional opportunities in a variety of growing industries not limited to psychiatric technicians and aids, behavioral disorders and mental health, and education. This RBT training course includes Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) and provides you with the required 40-hour training needed prior to scheduling an Initial Competency Assessment with your supervisor. Within the course you have access to a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA®) who will provide feedback on in-course assignments designed to specifically prepare you for the 40-hour training requirement for the RBT certification through Behavioral Analyst Certification Board (BACB®).
With the support of a BCBA instructor, you will learn the steps required to administer behavioral intervention plans, record and prepare data for the behavior analyst, and follow ethical decision-making and protocol, as described by the board. You will learn the common functions of behavior, how to use motivators and reinforcers, conduct preference assessments, protocols for crisis prevention, and reduce or increase target behaviors by following a behavior intervention plan.
This RBT course includes a voucher that can be used for the BACB RBT certification exam only when all BACB RBT application requirements are met. This course does not include any application fees, background checks, or completion of the initial competency assessment.
Note: As of January 1, 2024, BACB requires that all Initial Competency Assessments should be completed by the employer. Please ensure that you are familiar with BACB policies and application requirements when pursuing a career as a certified RBT.
Certification Preparation
This program prepares you for the following industry-recognized certification:
Objective
What you will learn
- Summarizing the role and the responsibilities of an RBT
- Measuring operationally defined behaviors through data collection and graphical representation
- Understanding a learner's current motivations and reinforcers
- Determining appropriate behavior analytic interventions based on observations and documentation
- Choosing ethical behavior that upholds the rights and dignity of learners
- How to interpret and evaluate within real-world scenarios
How you will benefit
- Practice your Initial Competency Assessment with an experienced assessor
- Access to a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) with Initial Competency Assessment training
- Feedback and remediation on competency checks within the course
- Voucher for the BACB RBT certification exam (upon meeting all application requirements)
Outline
- Registered Behavior Technician Training
- Introduction to Applied Behavior Analysis
- Measurement in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
- Assessment in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
- Skill Acquisition: Principles of Learning
- Skill Acquisition: Instructional Methods
- Behavior Reduction: Proactive Procedures
- Behavior Reduction: Reactive Procedures
- Crisis Prevention and Management
- Documenting and Reporting
- Professional and Ethical Conduct
- Ethics in ABA
- Working in the ABA Field
- Final Exam
- Get Career Ready
- Resources
Instructor
Rachel L White
Rachel L White, Ph.D., BCBA-D, has participated in federally funded grants implementing School-wide Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (SWPBIS) in public schools and training parents of children with autism using online and video-conferencing technologies. She has coordinated both center-based and in-home programs. She has also supported a private school, a preschool, and school-based services and provided parent, caregiver, and community educational opportunities.
Dr. White completed her Doctorate in Behavioral Psychology from the University of Kansas in May 2010. Her studies focused on structuring classrooms for student success and early intensive behavioral intervention for children with developmental delays.
Jen Stansel
Jen Stansel has a strong background in special education, with eight years teaching learners with disabilities, particularly those with autism, social and communication skills. She recently began working as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst in the private sector. In this capacity, Jen has worked directly with teens and young adults with autism. She has also served as a consultant for various schools and organizations with an emphasis on staff training.
Jen holds a bachelor's degree in English Literature & Creative Writing and a master's degree in Special Education from the University of Arizona. She also has a certificate in Behavioral Analysis from Sage Graduate Colleges.
As an Alaskan, Jen enjoys spending her free time skiing, gardening, hunting, and fishing, ideally in the company of her two huskies.
FAQs
What kind of salary can I expect as a behavior technician?
Behavior technicians are paid an average annual salary of $39,981, with over 32,880 currently employed in the U.S.
Does this course prepare you for a certification?
Yes. This course meets the 2026 40-Hour Training Requirements and Curriculum to become a Registered Behavior Technician® (RBT®) from the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB®).
When can I start this course?
This course is open enrollment, so you can register and start the course whenever you are ready. Access to your course can take 24-48 business hours.
How long does it take to complete this course?
After you register, you will receive 3 months to complete the course. The time allotted for completion has been calculated based on the number of course hours.
What if I don't have enough time to complete the course within the time frame provided?
The time allotted for course completion has been calculated based on the number of course hours. However, if you are unable to complete the course, contact the student advising team to see what options you may have available to work out a suitable completion date. Please note that an extension fee may be charged.
What kind of support will I receive?
Our courses are designed to accommodate various learning preferences. Depending on the course structure, you may get different forms of support. Self-paced courses are designed to be user-friendly and independent, minimizing the need for external support. In courses with instructors, our direct platform support feature includes opportunities for questions, discussions, and remediation, with email and phone support available for select courses. Our student advising team is available to guide you on program requirements and administrative requests, but they do not provide assistance with course content. Our goal is to provide you with the necessary support for success, whether it's through self-paced exploration, direct communication, or guidance from our advising team.
What happens when I complete the course?
Upon successfully passing the final exam, you will be awarded a certificate of completion from the school or organization that you registered with.
Am I guaranteed a job?
ed2go courses will help you gain the skills you need to obtain an entry-level position in most cases. However, you should always research the job market in your area before enrolling.
Can I get financial assistance?
ed2go courses are non-credit, so they do not qualify for federal aid, FAFSA, and Pell Grant. In some states, vocational rehab or workforce development boards may provide funding to take our courses. Additionally, you may qualify for financial assistance if you meet certain requirements. Learn more about financial assistance.
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