BT 1100
Behavior Technician Specialist
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).
Program Overview
Certification earned
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.
- 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
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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Program Details
- High School Diploma or GED
- Web browser with internet connection
- Course registration & payment
- Expert-led video based training
- Competency assessments
- National Certification exam fee
*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.
- Dedicated Student Success Advisors
- Tailored support based on performance & behavior
- Exam preparation process
- 1 yr. post-program access to Career Center
- 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
Career Outlook
Behavior Technician Specialist
Job Opportunities
openings in the US
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Tuition Cost
Behavior Technician Specialist Training Online
- Interest rates from 0-12%
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FAQs
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. Salaries can vary based on location, experience and the specific setting in which they work.
To become a Behavior Technician Specialist, 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.
In the online Behavior Technician Specialist training program, you will learn:
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 Behavior Technician Specialist program, you’ll need a high school diploma or GED, a web browser with internet connection and course registration & payment.
The cost of the program is $2,500. The cost includes all of your materials and certification exam fees for the RBT certification exam.
MedCerts offers various payment options, including monthly payments as low as $217 or the option to utilize government grant funding.
While MedCerts does not offer financial aid, students may be eligible for options through government grant-funded programs like:
The total duration of MedCerts’ Behavior Technician Specialist program is 12 weeks long if completing 15-20 hrs of coursework per week.
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 the Behavior Technician Specialist 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 Behavior Technician Specialist courses are designed to prepare students to take and pass the RBT certification exam. Additionally, MedCerts students are provided access to a Student Success Advisor team, Subject Matter Experts and Career Coaches to assist with exam prep.
The Behavior Technician Specialist program includes expert-led video training, eBooks and competency assessments. MedCerts-covered materials also include the cost of the national certification exam. Students get access to additional services like dedicated advisors and tailored support as well.
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.
We’re not institutionally accredited as a training provider, but the certification you’ll earn in this program is accredited through the exam-issuing authority, the Behavior Analyst Certification Board. So while our school itself doesn’t hold accreditation, you’ll earn an accredited certification upon passing your national exam.
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. Securing a clinical site is the responsibility of the student and MedCerts does not guarantee clinical site placement. However, the MedCerts Career Services team is available to provide students with resources to use in their clinical search and to develop a clinical search strategy.
Disclaimers
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
