2ED2GO-GES1033 - Registered Behavior Technician Training (Voucher Included)
Course Description
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.
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)
Syllabus
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
Requirements
Requirements:
Hardware Requirements:
- This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.
- Video device to upload assignments within the course
Software Requirements:
- PC: Windows 11 or later.
- Mac: macOS 12 or later.
- Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
- Microsoft Word Online
- Adobe Acrobat Reader
- Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.
Other:
- Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.
Instructional Material Requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.
Certification Requirements:
A certifying exam can only be scheduled if the following criteria have been met:
- 18(+) years old with a high school education or equivalent
- Passed criminal background check
- Passed abuse registry check
- Completion of a 40-hour training course*
- Successfully complete an RBT initial competency assessment
- Approved application from BACB
*Note that completion of this course only satisfies the 40-hour training component required for application to take the RBT certification exam. This course does not include the required Initial Competency Assessment, which is a separate component of certification. The Initial Competency Assessment must be completed after the 40-hour training with a BACB-approved supervisor. Completion of the 40-hour course alone does not make you eligible to take the RBT exam. Please review the BACB's RBT Handbook for full details regarding certification requirements and the order of completion.
Effective January 1, 2023, only individuals who reside in the United States (US), Canada, Australia, and the United Kingdom (UK) may apply for BACB certification.
State Requirements:
This program is designed to meet the educational requirements to apply for professional licensure or certification in all states. However, the course does not include the required Initial Competency Assessment, which is a separate step in the certification process.
Each state's licensure or certification authority is responsible for establishing the requirements for professional licensure or certification in its state. Completing this program does not guarantee professional licensure or certification. Eligibility may also depend on factors like work experience, professional examinations, passing a background check, and other criteria. Students are encouraged to contact the appropriate state licensing authority to confirm the requirements for licensure or a certificate in the state where they live, work, or intend to live or work.