RBT Certification: Requirements and Overview

What is RBT Certification?

• RBT stands for Registered Behavior Technician
• A certification for paraprofessionals who work directly with individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) or other developmental disabilities
• Offered by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB)

Requirements for RBT Certification

• Must be at least 18 years old
• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent
• Must complete a 40-hour training program approved by the BACB
• Must complete a competency assessment by a BACB-certified supervisor
• Must pass a certification exam administered by the BACB

RBT Certification Exam

• Consists of 85 multiple-choice questions
• Covers topics such as:
  • Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) principles
  • Behavior reduction procedures
  • Skill acquisition procedures
  • Documentation and reporting
  • Professional conduct and ethics

RBT Certification Maintenance

• Certification is valid for 1 year
• Must complete ongoing supervision requirements
• Must complete continuing education requirements (14 hours every 2 years)
• Must adhere to the BACB's RBT Certification Maintenance requirements

RBT Certification Benefits

• Demonstrates competence in ABA principles and procedures
• Enhances job prospects and career advancement opportunities
• Increases earning potential
• Provides a sense of personal and professional accomplishment
• Contributes to improved quality of life for individuals with ASD or other developmental disabilities

RBT Certification Overview

• RBT stands for Registered Behavior Technician, a certification for paraprofessionals working with individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) or developmental disabilities.
• Offered by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB).

Eligibility Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must complete a 40-hour BACB-approved training program.
• Must complete a competency assessment by a BACB-certified supervisor.

Certification Exam Details

• The exam consists of 85 multiple-choice questions.
• Covers Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) principles, behavior reduction procedures, skill acquisition procedures, documentation and reporting, and professional conduct and ethics.

Certification Maintenance

• Certification is valid for 1 year.
• Ongoing supervision requirements must be completed.
• 14 hours of continuing education every 2 years are required.
• Adherence to the BACB's RBT Certification Maintenance requirements is necessary.

Benefits of RBT Certification

• Demonstrates competence in ABA principles and procedures.
• Enhances job prospects and career advancement opportunities.
• Increases earning potential.
• Provides a sense of personal and professional accomplishment.
• Contributes to improved quality of life for individuals with ASD or developmental disabilities.

Learn about the RBT certification, its requirements, and what it entails for paraprofessionals working with individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) or developmental disabilities.