Registered Behavior Technician

Program Details

• INSTRUCTORS

  Hannah Kruman

  Hannah Kruman has worked as a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) for several years within clinical settings, schools, and homes, before becoming a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). In her career, she has trained and supervised many behavioral technicians on various caseloads and assignments.

  After transitioning to the Birth-to-Three/Early Intervention course, she became a service coordinator on top of her responsibilities as a behavior analyst, including completing intake assessments to determine eligibility for birth-to-three services.

  Recently, Hannah established Horizon Behavioral Therapy and Education, LLC, where she provides behavior analytic services, parent training, and consultation. In addition to her BCBA, she is a Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA), has completed her Initial Competency Assessment training, and holds a Master of Education (M.Ed.).

  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.

• SCHEDULE, REGISTRATION & FEES

  Course	Dates	Registration
  Registered Behavior Technician Training Course	Check registration website for the next session start date	RBT Registration

  Course Details

  • Duration: 45 course hours, three months or less
  • Location: Online
  • Learn from industry experts in a flexible, self-paced format
  • Get personalized support from a dedicated student advisor 
  • Fees may include voucher for industry certification exam

  Prerequisites and Requirements

  There are no prerequisites to take this online RBT course. To participate in the competency activities and receive feedback from your instructor, you will need to have access to a video camera (on the phone or other device of familiarity) and be able to upload the video as an .mp4 file to the assignment pages for review. These activities are required in order to successfully pass the course.

  Please note: All rates are subject to change without notice.

• COURSE TOPICS

  Course Objectives

  • Summarize the role and the responsibilities of a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)
  • Measure operationally defined behaviors through data collection and graphical representation
  • Determine a learner's current motivations and reinforcers
  • Understand appropriate behavior analytic interventions based on observations and documentation
  • Obtain ethical behavior that upholds the rights and dignity of learners

  Syllabus

  1. Introduction to Applied Behavior Analysis
  2. Measurement in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
  3. Assessment in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
  4. Skill Acquisition: Principles of Learning
  5. Skill Acquisition: Instructional Methods
  6. Behavior Reduction: Proactive Procedures
  7. Behavior Reduction: Reactive Procedures
  8. Crisis Prevention and Management
  9. Documenting and Reporting
  10. Professional and Ethical Conduct
  11. Ethics in ABA
  12. Final Exam
• FAQ

  What kinds of jobs can I get as a Registered Behavior Technician?

  There are many opportunities for Registered Behavior Technicians, including jobs as a psychiatric technician or aid, jobs working in behavioral disorders and mental health, and jobs in education.

  Do I need to be certified as a Registered Behavior Technician?

  Yes. In order to become a Registered Behavior Technician, you will need to get certified. This course meets the 40-hour training requirement of the Behavior Analyst Certification Board's (BACB) Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification process. It also includes a voucher for the BCBA certification exam but does not include the application fee. The voucher is prepaid access to sit for the certifying exam upon eligibility.

  How long does it take to complete a Registered Behavior Technician training course?

  Our RBT Training course is 100% online and entirely self-paced. With our open enrollment, you are able to start your coursework as soon as you are ready. You will be able to complete the course in three months or less.

  What services do you offer to active military, veterans and dependents?

  Please visit our military and veteran services page to learn how we can help.

   

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