Registered Behavior Technician Training (Voucher Included)

Instructional Program (CIP)

Description

To begin, please fill out an RFI at: https://careertraining.careercatalyst.asu.edu/training-programs/registered-behavior-technician-training-voucher-included/

1. Course Objective: The focused Registered Behavior Technician Training course will provide you with the essential skills and knowledge to meet the 40-hour training component, which is one of the requirements by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) to become an RBT.

Description: 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®).

Competencies to be achieved:

• 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

2. Total Cost of Program (include all costs to student, including testing, licensure):

Total Cost includes testing, licensure: Yes or No: Yes

$1,295

3. Provide a list of all books required for the program (even if the cost of books is included in tuition):

            Registered Behavior Technician Task List, 2e 

            Ethics Code for Behavior Analysts

            RBT Ethics Code (2.0)

4. Provide a list of all supplies required for the program (even if costs are included in tuition): N/A

5. WIOA Contact for Enrollment Status /Credential Verification:

Name: Shannon McKinnon

Email: careercatalyst-funding@exchange.asu.edu

Phone number: 855-520-6806

6. Direct Website link to the program: https://careertraining.careercatalyst.asu.edu/training-programs/registered-behavior-technician-training-voucher-included/

7. Additional information:

Admission Requirements:

Background check requirements licensing/credential: Yes

Industry Standard background check requirements/restrictions for working in the occupation: Yes

Other requirements needed:

• 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.

Prerequisites:

There are no prerequisites to complete this course; however, you will need to have access to a video camera (on your phone or other familiar device) and be able to upload the video as an .mp4 file to the assignment pages for review. These activities are required to successfully pass the course.

8. Credentials: (The following questions must be answered along with a supporting explanation for each)

Industry Recognized: (Developed and offered by, or endorsed by a nationally recognized industry association or organization representing a sizeable portion of the industry sector)

Yes or No: Yes

Nationally Recognized Industry Association or Organization: Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB)

Stackable: (Part of a sequence of credentials)

Yes or No: No

Career Pathway (Explain):

Portable: (Recognized in other geographical areas; by other educational institutions; or by other         industries/companies)

Yes or No (Explain): Yes. Nationally recognized credential.

Accredited Curriculum: (This is referring to the course being accredited, not the test or school)

Yes or No: No

Accrediting Agency and link to website:

9. Job Placement:

Does this program offer job placement services? (Yes/No): No

If yes, please explain what support a student can receive to obtain employment upon training completion: The courses will help you gain the skills you need to obtain an entry-level position in most cases. However, you should always research the job market in your area before enrolling.

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