Registered Behavior Technician
Registered Behavior Technician Training and Practice Competency Assessment (Voucher Included)
There are a growing number of opportunities for Registered Behavior Technicians (RBT®), including jobs in psychiatric care, behavioral disorders, mental health, and education. This 100% online registered behavior technician certification course is designed to provide you with comprehensive knowledge to gain the essential skills you need to meet the 40-hour training component to begin a career as a registered behavior technician.
During the 40-hour registered behavior technician training 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 Initial Competency Assessment.
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.
Program Length
The self-paced, 100% online program takes approximately 40 hours to complete. Course materials are available for 12 months upon purchase.
Tuition Costs
Enrollment in the Registered Behavior Technician Training and Practice Competency Assessment costs $1,395.
Voucher is included.
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
Additional Information
About the 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.
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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 Behavor Tech 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 is the job outlook?
According to Salary.com, the average Registered Behavior Technician salary in the United States is $52,464 per year. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) predicts a 9% growth in jobs through 2031 for psychiatric technicians and aides. This equates to 12,500 newly created jobs.
In addition to new jobs from growth, the BLS also reports that opportunities will also arise from the need to replace workers who get promoted or retire. Around 16,500 job openings each year, on average, are projected to come from replacement needs over the next eight years.
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