PMH1818X - Registered Behavior Technician
Course Description
Course Description
This 40-hour training is based on the Behavior Analyst Certification Board’s (BACB) RBT Task List (2nd ed.) that is one of the eligibility requirements for the Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) credential. The primary content areas are Measurement, Assessment, Skill Acquisition, Behavior Reduction, Documentation and Reporting, and Professional Conduct and Scope of Practice. This training also includes the RBT Ethics Code (2.0) and supervision requirements. This course is designed to prepare participants for the RBT initial competency assessment and RBT certification examination. Note: The 40-hour training must be completed within a 180-day period and in no less than a 5-day period.
Key Benefits
- 100% online self-paced course.
- No textbooks and other materials required for purchase.
Learning Modules Include
- Unit 1: Measurements
- Unit 2: Assisting with Behavior Assessments
- Unit 3: Skill Acquisition
- Unit 4: Behavior Reduction
- Unit 5: Documentation and Reporting
- Unit 6: Professional Conduct and Scope of Practice
Course Learning Outcomes
- To identify BACB’s requirements for becoming a Registered Behavior Technician
- To measure behavior accurately and create computerized graphs
- To accurately conduct preference assessments and to understand functional assessment procedures
- To implement skill acquisition techniques
- To implement skill reduction techniques
- To provide appropriate documentation and effective communication
- To understand professional conduct and scope of practice as an RBT
Requirements to Enroll
No applications are needed to enroll. All learners are eligible to enroll in the course. There are no admissions requirements or prerequisites. It is recommended that learners have a high school diploma or GED.
Estimated Time to Completion
This course can be completed in 40 hours.
Access Time
Learners will have access to their course learning modules for up to 6 months from the date of their enrollment.
Certificate of Completion
After completion of all course units and earning a 100% class progress, learners will be awarded an official National University Professional and Continuing Education Certificate of Completion.
How to Access My Course
Allow up to 24 hours after enrollment for the course to appear in Brightspace. Follow the steps below:
- Log in to your student portal at westraining.nu.edu
- Click “Login”, then “Student Login”
- Log in using User Name (email address) and Password
- In your PACE student portal, click on “Brightspace LMS” on the left-hand navigation panel.
- Under My Courses, click the course title to get started.