Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) 40-Hour Training Certificate

At a Glance
Our Registered Behavior Technician® 40-Hour Training Certificate program, offered in response to the high demand for RBTs, meets the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) 40-hour education requirement for the Registered Behavior Technician certification examination, a nationally recognized paraprofessional certification in behavior analysis.
Approx. Number of Hours/Months:
40 hours/2 months
Program Cost:**
$550
Min. Occupational Requirements:
18 years old or older; high school diploma or equivalent; pass an RBT competency assessment and background check to sit for RBT exam.
Registered Behavior Technician Job Overview

Registered Behavior Technicians work primarily with individuals on the autism spectrum in home, community and school settings. Working under the close supervision of a behavior analyst, an RBT is responsible for the direct implementation of skill acquisition and behavior reduction plans. RBTs provide interventions that encourage socially acceptable behaviors, and build and improve upon communication, social interaction and problem-solving skills.
Working hours may span days, evenings and weekends.
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Licensure/certification earned
Successful completion of Carroll’s Registered Behavior Technician® 40-Hour Training Certificate program meets the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) 40-hour education requirement for the Registered Behavior Technician examination.
Curriculum
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Learn the essentials to become a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT). RBTs work primarily with individuals on the autism spectrum in the home, community and school settings. Working under the close supervision of a behavior analyst, an RBT is responsible for the direct implementation of skill acquisition and behavior reduction plans. Completion of Registered Behavior Technician® 40-Hour Training Part I and II meets the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) 40-hour education requirement for the RBT examination. Students must register for Part I and II together, and courses must be taken consecutively. To be eligible to sit for the RBT exam, you must also possess a high school diploma or equivalent, be over the age of 18, pass an RBT Competency Assessment and pass a background check.
Develop a deeper understanding of behavioral health. Learn how to provide interventions that encourage socially acceptable behaviors, and build and improve upon communication, social interaction and problem-solving skills. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Registered Behavior Technician® 40-Hour Training Part I.
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*Wages are based on data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and are estimates only.
**Unless noted, cost does not include any required textbooks and related materials, applicable licensing fees, background check fees, testing fees or prerequisite courses.