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Become a Registered Behavior Technician
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. As of 1/1/24, BACB requires that all initial competency assessments should be completed by employer. Please ensure that you are familiar with BACB policies and application requirements when pursuing a career as a certified Registered Behavior Technician.
At A Glance
Average Completion Time
4 monthsCost
$1,095Modality
100% onlineNext Application Deadline
Open EnrollmentCourse Objectives
What you will learn:
- Summarizing the role and the responsibilities of a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)
- Measuring operationally defined behaviors through data collection and graphical representation
- Determining 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 you will benefit
- Certificate of Completion for 40-hour training, required for certification and initial competency assessment
- Access to a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) instructor
- Real-time feedback and remediation on competency checks within the course
- Voucher included, to be used for the BACB RBT certification exam, once all application requirements are met
Prerequisites and Certification Requirements
There are no prerequisites to complete this course; however, you will need to have access to a video camera (on your phone or other familiar device) and be able to upload the video as an .mp4 file to the assignment pages for review. These activities are required to successfully pass the course.
Instructors
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.
Registration and Enrollment
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