BT 1100

RBT: Behavior Technician Specialist

Online Certification Training

Earning this certification will allow you to conduct one-on-one sessions with patients and provide behavior analytic services, under the supervision of a licensed Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA).

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Some MedCerts programs are restricted in certain states or regions. Please review our State Restriction page to view what restrictions there may be in your state/region or residence of employment and ensure you are eligible for enrollment. 


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What Does a Behavior Technician Do?

A Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) works in clinical settings under the supervision of Board-Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBA) to provide treatment plans for patients like autistic children or developmentally disabled adults. The field is focused on science and human behavior and how to alleviate problematic behaviors in individuals. RBTs may also work in schools or home settings to assist patients in reducing problematic behaviors or learning daily living skills.

83,328

Entry Level Jobs in the US

Behavior Technicians will see available jobs grow 23.1% over the next ten years.

All available job and salary information is from Burning Glass Labor Insights and is updated annually to reflect industry changes.

What You’ll Learn

BT 1100

Behavior Technician Specialist

If you have a love of psychology and behavioral health, a behavior technician role provides a good balance of both. Our Behavior Technician Specialist certification program sets you up to begin your career with the skills to thrive and earn your credentials as a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT).

Through the MedCerts RBT program, you will learn a series of documentation and protocol rules and regulations that have to be adhered to, not only for thorough records but also according to the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) guidelines and HIPAA regulations. You will study a list of subjects written by a licensed BCBA-D (Board Certified Behavior Analyst – Doctorate) and BCBA in order to learn the material needed to test and pass the BACB RBT Certification exam. Both of these are extremely important – this course is offered as part of the RBT training and should be understood prior to taking the BACB examination for the RBT certificate.

You’ll encounter a variety of individuals in the healthcare industry and having training in Professionalism in Allied Health will prepare you to handle any situation that comes your way. Each customer, patient, or client is critical no matter where you work, and no organization can afford to overlook or neglect the power of customer service skills.

In order to become a fully certified Registered Behavior Technician, the BACB requires completion of a 40-hour training and passing a Competency Assessment on the job before being eligible to take the RBT exam. After passing the exam, you’ll be qualified for a number of Behavior Technician related jobs and be responsible for direct contact with patients in various settings. Earning the RBT certification demonstrates your expertise in ensuring the proper treatment of your patients and providing excellent customer service.

*PLEASE NOTE: This training program is based on the Registered Behavior Technician Task List (2nd ed.) and is designed to meet the 40-hour training requirement for RBT credential. The program is offered independent of the BACB.

There are additional requirements (outside of training and examination) mandated by the BACB for those on the path to earning the RBT designation. Visit www.bacb.com/rbt for more information.

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  • 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

Enrollment Requirements

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Web browser with internet connection
  • Course registration & payment

MEDCERTS-COVERED MATERIALS*

  • Expert-led video based training
  • Competency assessments
  • National Certification exam fee

STUDENT SERVICES

  • Dedicated Student Success Advisors
  • Tailored support based on performance & behavior
  • Exam preparation process
  • 1 yr. post-program access to Career Center

Clinical Requirements

  • Completion of Competency Assessment while on the job, post program completion
  • Completion of background check
  • Completion of RBT application with the Behavior Analyst Certification Board

*The cost of all materials needed for this program are covered by MedCerts. They are not included in the tuition costs and the student is not liable for any costs or fees related to the above materials.

Required Courses

Eligible Certifications

RBT

Registered Behavior Technician Certification

Behavior Technician Specialist

Job Opportunities

Career Potential

Daycare Supervisor

$18,000 – $76,000

Estimated Salary

Direct Care Staff

$15000 – $41000

Estimated Salary

Entry Level

Registered Behavior Technician

$20000 – $45000

Estimated Salary

Disclaimers

  1. This training program is based on the Registered Behavior Technician Task List (2nd ed.) and is designed to meet the 40-hour training requirement for the RBT credential. The program is offered independent of the BACB. There are additional requirements (outside of training and examination) mandated by the BACB for those on the path to earning the RBT designation. Visit www.bacb.com/rbt for more information.
  2. Obtaining RBT certification requires that an individual complete a Competency Assessment under the supervision of a Qualified Assessor, who must hold the minimum required credentials per the BACB. This Competency Assessment must be performed while “On the Job”, therefore graduates of the MedCerts program will not immediately be eligible for certification upon completion of their program.
  3. While MedCerts training and related target certifications may be accepted and/or approved by your state of residency, employers reserve the right to dictate prerequisite education, experience, or certification/licensure requirements for their positions. We strongly advise students to research target job posts from area employers and relevant state requirements, barriers, or restrictions prior to enrollment to ensure eligibility upon graduation.

FAQs: RBT Behavior Technician Specialist Online Certification Training

An RBT (Registered Behavior Technician) behavior specialist is a paraprofessional who works under the supervision of Board-Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBA) in various settings such as clinics, schools, or homes. They implement behavior intervention plans designed to manage and alleviate problematic behaviors in individuals, particularly those with developmental disabilities like autism. The role primarily involves applying scientific principles of behavior analysis to help patients learn new skills and improve their daily living and social interactions.

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics forecasts a six percent growth in Behavioral Health Technician positions from 2016 to 2026. As psychological issues persist across populations, there remains a consistent need for behavioral technicians to address these challenges.

The average starting salary for behavior specialists is $29,000. Specialty positions, such as Daycare Supervisors, can earn up to $76,000.

You need a high school diploma or equivalent and formal training through an institution such as MedCerts. Then, you can become a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) by taking and passing the BACB (Behavior Analyst Certification Board) authorized RBT Certification exam.

Behavior-analytic services based on the BCBA’s recommendations

How to reduce/avoid behaviors while understanding the motivational operations behind their behaviors

Applied behavior analysis and functional behavior assessment tools

How to 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

How to comprehend and define behavior clearly and set a measurement technique.

To enroll in the program, high school diploma or GED, a web browser with internet connection and course registration & payment.

The cost of the program is $2,500.

MedCerts offers various payment options, including monthly payments as low as $217 or the option to utilize government grant funding.

MedCerts provides financial aid options through government grant-funded programs like:

MyCAA

Army Credentialing Assistance

Coast Guard COOL

Air Force COOL

Workforce Funding (including WIOA)

The total duration of MedCerts’ Behavior Technician Specialist program is 12 weeks long.

MedCerts’ certification programs are fully online and designed for remote learning, allowing students to progress at their own pace. The instructional design incorporates interactive elements, simulations and expert instruction.

Required courses for this program include Professionalism in Allied Health, Registered Behavior Technician Training and Introduction to Human Anatomy and Medical Terminology.

MedCerts includes exam fees and preparation materials in the program cost. The courses are designed to prepare students to take and pass the RBT certification exam.

The program includes expert-led video training, eBooks and competency assessments. MedCerts-Covered Materials also include exam fee coverage. Students get access to additional services like dedicated advisors and tailored support as well.

This program is NOT available to residents of the following states: Arkansas, Louisiana, North Dakota, Nevada, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and Wisconsin.

In order to become a fully certified Registered Behavior Technician, the BACB requires completion of a 40-hour training and passing a Competency Assessment on the job before being eligible to take the RBT exam.

*All available job and salary information is pulled from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, when possible, or compiled from national reported averages and is updated annually to reflect industry changes.

Registered Behavior Technician Specialist