Earn Your Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) Certification
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What does it mean to earn your Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) Certification?
Earning your RBT certification proves to employers that you understand the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed as a Registered Behavior Technician. Earning this certification, will allow you to conduct one-on-one sessions with patients under the supervision of a licensed Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA).
Why Earn Your Certification
Earning your certification proves to employers that you are knowledgeable in all aspects of your field. Here are some key reasons why you should earn your certification:
- Competitive advantage – Show hiring managers that you have the knowledge and skills to succeed
- Skills confidence – Apply for jobs with confidence that you are trained with industry-preferred skills that will ensure you are day-one ready
- Potential for promotion – Demonstrate that you are a go-getter and would be a great candidate for advancement
Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) Certification Outcomes
This certification ensures individuals can:
- Provide a direct implementation of behavior-analytic services based on the BCBA’s recommendations
- Reduce/avoid behaviors while understanding the motivational operations behind their behaviors
- Have a basic understanding of applied behavior analysis and functional behavior assessment tools
- Teach children and adults language/communication, social skills, daily living/adaptive skills, pre-academic skills, and more while recording and analyzing data along with the BCBA
- Comprehend and define behavior clearly and set a measurement technique
Overview of the Issuing Authority
The Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) is the leader in behavior analyst certification and has been for over two decades. Established in 1998 to meet certification needs, the BACB’s mission is to provide professional standards of practice and education in order to protect consumers of behavior-analytics services.
Certification Requirements
To be eligible to test for their RBT exam, candidates need to have earned a high school diploma or equivalent, be at least 18 years old, passed a background check, completed 40 hours of training or an education program, and completed the initial competency assessment.
Select the right training program for your goals
Behavior Technician Specialist
Our online Behavior Technician Specialist program prepares you to work directly with patients in a variety of healthcare settings.
Behavior Technician and the Medical Office
Our online Behavior Technician and the Medical Office program will prepare you to provide treatment plans for patients like autistic children or developmentally disabled adults.
Meet Your Training Specialist
Your Training Specialist is here to help you understand the program and payment options and succeed! Get in touch with your Training Specialist to learn more about the program and how to achieve your career goals. If you are a manager interested in group enrollment, please let us know so she can assist you with the enrollment process.
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Ready to begin your career journey or have more questions? Connect with a Training Specialist today!
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Shippensburg University has a long history of academic excellence, dating back to its founding in 1871. The university is known for its strong programs in education, business, engineering, and the sciences. Partnering with Emerge Education, they are bringing essential healthcare and IT certification courses to you when and where you need them.
