Applied Behavior Analysis for Practitioners

The Opportunity

The number of children and adults needing behavioral health services is increasing, producing a high demand for Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) to provide care services. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment for psychiatric technicians is growing at a much faster rate than average. For example, the state of Nevada estimates that in 2020 there were only enough providers to serve about two out of every three children who would most benefit from Applied Behavior Analysis services.

Meet the BACB’s guided training requirements with the convenience of a 100% online, self-paced curriculum from one of the top behavior analysis schools in the country. Live instructor support, engaging content delivery and research-based course materials leads to this course’s students achieving a high pass rate. Taking an RBT training course with a high pass rate can allow you to make the most of your time and money, deliver higher levels of care and get to serving patients sooner. A high-quality, online RBT preparation course is available at an affordable price from KU.

See the exam pass rates of KU students compared to others here, as reported by the BACB.

The Course

Meet the BACB’s guided training requirements with the convenience of a 100% online, self-paced curriculum from one of the top behavior analysis schools in the country. Designed and conducted by a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst from University of Kansas Department of Applied Behavioral Science, The KU Applied Behavior Analysis for Practitioners program makes it easy for you to register, prepare for the RBT exam and get ready to enter this in-demand field. 

You will:

• Solidify your knowledge and skills in direct implementation of behavioral programs;
• Learn how to be more effective in your implementation of behavioral programming;
• Gain skills that provide a competitive advantage for internships or employment in direct implementation of behavioral services under the direction of a BCBA; and
• Prepare yourself to pass RBT Competency Assessment and the RBT Exam and earn your RBT credential.

For employers

With the KU RBT prep course, organizations delivering behavioral health care can quickly, conveniently and affordably prepare current and new staff for RBT certification. Comprehensive, quality instruction with both self-paced and live components helps you create and employ well-prepared practitioners. Get the most from your investment in employees’ RBT training and deploy them faster with KU’s high exam pass rates.

Group rates allow you to make the most of your investment and are available for organizations interested in registering 5 or more of their staff in the course. Contact us at professionalprograms@ku.edu to find out more about our group rate option.

Register for RBT training here

Who should enroll?

RBT training and certification is designed for individuals working in a field requiring training in behavior management such as direct-care staff and paraprofessionals. RBT certification also benefits those interested in working in behavior management-related settings, or in later pursuing further credentialing in behavior analysis.

Course Eligibility

Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and have a minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent.

Course Requirements

• The training must be completed within a 180-day period.
• Upon completion of the Applied Behavior Analysis for Practitioners training, students will receive a certificate of completion to share with the Behavior Analyst Certification Board.

Email professionalprograms@ku.edu today if you have questions, or register today to reserve your seat.

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