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.
The job outlook for Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) in North Carolina is favorable as demand for behavioral health services and autism support continues to increase. RBTs are employed by ABA therapy providers, schools, healthcare organizations, and community agencies that deliver services to children and adults with developmental and behavioral needs.
According to the North Carolina Department of Commerce, Healthcare Support Occupations are projected to be among the state’s fastest-growing occupational groups through 2034, while the Health Care and Social Assistance industry is expected to add nearly 79,000 new jobs during the same period. These long-term workforce projections reflect continued demand for trained healthcare support professionals, including those who provide applied behavior analysis (ABA) services.
There are many opportunities for Registered Behavior Technicians, including jobs as a psychiatric technician or aid, jobs working in behavioral disorders and mental health, and jobs in education.
Yes. In order to become a Registered Behavior Technician, you will need to get certified. This course meets the 40-hour training requirement of the Behavior Analyst Certification Board’s (BACB) Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification process. It also includes a voucher for the BCBA certification exam but does not include the application fee. The voucher is prepaid access to sit for the certifying exam upon eligibility.
Our RBT Training course is 100% online and entirely self-paced. With our open enrollment, you are able to start your coursework as soon as you are ready. You will be able to complete the course in three months or less.
There are no specific prerequisites for this course. You should have a high school degree or the equivalent, basic liberal arts knowledge, and an understanding of and interest in different cultures. You will also need a basic understanding of computers and must be comfortable navigating the Internet.
Students who complete the course and gain their R.I.D.E. will then qualify to sit for the RIDQC exam. This course is a prerequisite to the RIDQC exam, and qualifying students will receive a voucher to sit for the RIDQC exam.
Rachel L White
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.
Jen Stansel
Jen Stansel has a strong background in special education, with eight years teaching learners with disabilities, particularly those with autism, social and communication skills. She recently began working as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst in the private sector. In this capacity, Jen has worked directly with teens and young adults with autism. She has also served as a consultant for various schools and organizations with an emphasis on staff training.
Jen holds a bachelor’s degree in English Literature & Creative Writing and a master’s degree in Special Education from the University of Arizona. She also has a certificate in Behavioral Analysis from Sage Graduate Colleges.
As an Alaskan, Jen enjoys spending her free time skiing, gardening, hunting, and fishing, ideally in the company of her two huskies.
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