Behavioral & Health Sciences
Jayhawk Global has been providing training for working professionals in the behavioral and health sciences since our establishment at the University in 1891. Today we partner with renowned faculty, field researchers and organizations to offer extended learning programs that help thousands of behavioral and health science professionals advance their careers. Learn new research applications, network with colleagues, earn credits for your licensure and more.
Registered Behavior Technician
The Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) training course is a 100% online, self-paced program that provides the 40 hours of training required by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) for RBT certification. Developed and taught by a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst in the KU Department of Applied Behavioral Science, the course covers core topics in applied behavior analysis, including ethics, behavior assessment, skill acquisition, and behavior reduction techniques. Upon completion, students are prepared to take the RBT Competency Assessment and certification exam, gaining foundational skills for careers in behavioral health and education.
Community Health Worker Network (CHW-Network)
Community Health Worker Network courses developed by the KU Medical Center Department of Family Medicine and Community Health Research Division, are designed to equip community health workers and organizations with the practical skills and knowledge needed to build, sustain, and strengthen effective CHW programs. CHWs are being utilized across a variety of settings, including hospitals, clinics, schools, health departments and community-based organizations, with growing roles in behavioral health, chronic disease prevention, maternal and child health and emergency response. These courses focus on real-world application providing CHWs with the knowledge and tools needed to optimize their performance through lectures and pragmatic activities including supervisory skills. Training areas include behavioral health, chronic disease management, maternal and child health, and emergency response, with an emphasis on addressing social determinants of health and advancing health equity. As demand for CHWs continues to grow, these courses support a prepared workforce capable of improving health and social outcomes across diverse communities.
Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes (ECHO)
The KU Medical Center Department of Biostatistics & Data Science ECHO (Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes) courses are designed to expand access to specialized knowledge by connecting healthcare providers with experts through collaborative, case-based learning. These programs focus on improving practitioner skills, sharing best practices, and strengthening care delivery—particularly in underserved or rural communities—by using a guided, team-based learning model.
Tobacco Treatment Education
The KU Medical Center Tobacco Treatment Education courses prepare healthcare and behavioral health professionals to effectively support individuals in quitting tobacco use through evidence-based interventions and counseling techniques. Programs such as Tobacco Treatment Specialist (TTS) training and STaRT focus on building practical skills in assessment, treatment planning, and ongoing support, while also enabling participants to meet professional certification standards and be listed as qualified providers.
Questions? For more information: call 785-864-5823 or email professionalprograms@ku.edu.