Registered Behavior Technician RBT® Training Course

Overview:

As a prospective Registered Behavior Technician (RBT®), you're poised to explore a wide array of professional avenues across burgeoning industries, spanning psychiatric support, behavioral health, and education. Our comprehensive RBT training course integrates Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA), furnishing you with the essential 40-hour training prerequisite for scheduling your Initial Competency Assessment with your supervisor. In addition, we offer supplemental modules and resources to go make sure you are confident in your test and empowered in your future career.

Throughout the course, you'll benefit from direct access to a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA®), offering personalized guidance and constructive feedback on tailored assignments geared towards preparing you for the RBT certification examination mandated by the Behavioral Analyst Certification Board (BACB®).

Under the mentorship of a seasoned BCBA instructor, you'll delve into the intricacies of administering behavioral intervention plans, meticulously documenting and organizing data for behavior analysis, and navigating ethical dilemmas in alignment with board regulations. From mastering the fundamental functions of behavior to implementing motivational strategies and conducting preference assessments, you'll acquire the requisite skills to mitigate crises effectively and shape target behaviors according to prescribed intervention plans.

Syllabus:

Chapter 1: The Registered Behavior Technician Training and Credential
Chapter 2: Introduction To Applied Behavior Analysis
Chapter 3: An Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorder
Chapter 4: Relationship Building
Chapter 5: The Basics of Reinforcement
Chapter 6: Choosing Reinforcers: Preference Assessments
Chapter 7: Shaping
Chapter 8: The Basics of Prompting
Chapter 9: The Basics of Discrete Trial Teaching (DTT)
Chapter 10: The Basics of Incidental Teaching
Chapter 11: Motivating Operations
Chapter 12: The Basics of Teaching Complex Skills
Chapter 13: Stimulus Control and Prompt Fading
Chapter 14: Data Collection in Groups and Vocational Settings
Chapter 15: Graphs and What They Tell Us
Chapter 16: Skill Acquisition Programs
Chapter 17: Verbal Behavior
Chapter 18: Describing Behavior
Chapter 19: The Basics of Problem Behavior
Chapter 20: Common Interventions for Problem Behavior
Chapter 21: The Basics of Generalization
Chapter 22: Assessments and the Role of the RBT
Chapter 23: Discrimination Training
Chapter 24: Providing Support as an RBT in Schools
Chapter 25: Planning for Adulthood Now: What Can We Do?
Chapter 26: Ethical and Professional Behavior

Requirements:

  1. Education - H.S Diploma, GED, or equivalent required.

  2. Skills - No experience is required, but it’s recommended that you have strong skills in

  3. Technology - Students must have access to a personal computer, laptop, or tablet to open our software on a compatible web browser.

Duration:

After you register, you will receive 3 months to complete the 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.

If a student is not able to complete the course in the allotted time, extensions can be granted on a case-by-case basis or students can enroll in an extension for their course at a reduced fee.

Educational Packages

Course Access Only $199 $99

3-month unlimited access to all RBT Training materials. Designed for those not taking the RBT exam but want to have a deeper understanding of what it means to be an RBT.

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

Basic Package $999 $499

3-month unlimited access to all materials in the Course Access Only Package as well as BCBA guided:

  • Course Access Package

  • Initial Prep

  • Final Review

  • Background Check

  • RBT Competency Assessment

Fully Guided Package $1999 $999

3-month unlimited access to all materials in the Basic Package as well as the following:

  • Course Access Package

  • Basic Package: Initial Prep, Final Review, Background Check, RBT Competency Assessment

  • Job Placement Assistance

  • Employment Verification

  • Medicaid ID

  • NPI number generation

  • Direct Access to BCBA

BCBA® Authorized Continuing Education (ACE) Provider

We are proud to announce that we are an Authorized Continuing Education (ACE) provider, as recognized by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB). Our commitment to high standards and excellence in the field of behavior analysis ensures that our continuing education programs meet the rigorous requirements set forth by the BACB. As an ACE provider, we offer a variety of courses and workshops designed to enhance the professional development of behavior analysts and support their ongoing certification requirements.

✺ Frequently asked questions ✺

  • The course must be completed in no less than 5 days for the initial 40-hour training and no more than 180 days total time.

  • Upon successfully passing the final exam, you will be awarded a certificate of completion and begin test prep for the RBT Exam

  • After you register, you will receive 3 months to complete the course. The course is 40 hours which will give ample time to finish it. For extensions, please contact your administrator.

  • Upon receiving your RBT designation, Pieces Behavorial Group will help program graduates with internal and external job placement assistance.

  • Unfortunately, courses are non-credit, so they do not qualify for federal aid, FAFSA, and Pell Grant. However, arrangements for vouchers and refunds based on volunteer work are possible. Arrangements must be made ahead of time with the program director.

  • This course is open enrollment, so you can register and start the course whenever you are ready. You will have unlimited 24/7 access to the course for 3 months. After payment is received, access to your course can take 24-48 business hours.