Registered Behavior Technician Training (Voucher Included)

Become a Registered Behavior Technician

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 and 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.

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Career Training courses are not eligible for VA or GI Bill® funding. GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government website at http://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.

Job Outlook for Registered Behavior Technicians

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. 

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
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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.

Registration and Enrollment

This is a self-paced course that can be completed 100% online. Open enrollment means you can start anytime.

Meet your Instructors

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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.).

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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.

Ready To Start?

This is a self-paced course that can be completed 100% online. Open enrollment means you can start anytime.

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