Course Overview

The Applied Behavior Analysis for Practitioners course will provide training on behavioral principles and procedures for individuals seeking Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification. This course includes face to face lectures and application activities in ethics, observation and data collection, skill acquisition plans and procedures, and behavior reduction plans and procedures. This training program is based on the Behavior Analyst Certified Board (BACB) RBT Task List and is designed to meet or exceed the 40-hour training requirement for the RBT credential. The program is offered independently of the BACB and is unique in that we offer the course as a face to face interactive option so participants can interact with their instructors live. Persons are encouraged to register for each individual session which serves as a full RBT course if they are interested in registering to take the RBT exam. Once registered, you must complete the course within 180 days. However, persons can also register to take individual components of the RBT course to build expertise in each of the content respective areas which is essential for every paraprofessional, teacher, and educator who work with students with challenging behaviors. A certificate of course completion will be issued to persons who register and complete all six sections of the RBT course upon initial registration.

All 6 sections of the course will be taught face to face as a side by side to our online RBT course. Which consists of 6 online modules, each containing a narrated presentation and a 10-question exam at the end of each module. Successful completion of the course requires sequential completion of each module and exam with at least 90% accuracy. You have 2 attempts at each exam. Any additional attempts will need approval by the BCBA overseeing the course. Failure to pass the exams will result in failing the course. Upon successful completion of the course you will receive a certificate of completion. You then must complete the other requirements for use which then will provide the student with a Certificate of Completion for use with additional requirements (see below) to attain the RBT credential.

For you to obtain the RBT credential through the BACBA® you must complete the following steps:

1. Be at least 18 years of age
2. Have a high school diploma or equivalent
3. Pass a criminal background check to be completed within 180 days of the RBT application
4. Complete the 40-hour RBT training course (this course)

• Must be completed within 180 days of the registration date
• You must receive a score of 80% or above in each of the assessments
• You will receive a certificate at the end of this course
5. Locate a BCBA to complete the RBT competency assessment with you:

• RBT competency assessment
• If necessary you can locate BCBAs via the BACB website (Links to an external site.)
• The BCBA must sign off on the RBT competency and should not abbreviate any of the information
• This person will also be the Responsible Certificant
6. Apply (and pay the application fee) for the RBT credential (Links to an external site.)
7. Sign up (and pay the exam fee), complete, and pass the RBT exam

For more information visit the BACB website (Links to an external site.)

 Location: Metro RESA Auditorium

Date: 03/11/2022

Time: 9:00 am to 3:00 pm (lunch on your own) 

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PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CANCELLATION POLICY BEFORE YOU REGISTER!

Metro RESA makes every effort to provide high quality professional learning experiences at low costs to teachers in the Metro Atlanta area. Because we often have to pay instructors, rental fees for locations, and for materials, we must make decisions at least two weeks in advance about cancellation of classes when we do not have enough registrants.

Therefore, our cancellation/no show policy is as follows:

• If you choose PERSONAL PAY as your payment method: You must use a credit card to complete your registration for all classes with Metro RESA.  We will happily issue a refund for any class as long as you notify us that you need to cancel AT LEAST TWO WEEKS PRIOR TO THE DATE OF THE CLASS.  You will be refunded via the same method of payment within two business weeks.
• If you choose SCHOOL PAY as your payment method: Your school will be notified of all no-shows and invoiced for no-shows and/or cancellations made less than two weeks prior to class.  
• If you choose DISTRICT PAY as your payment method: Your district will be notified of all no-shows and invoiced for no-shows and/or cancellations made less than two weeks prior to class.

THIS POLICY APPLIES TO ALL METRO RESA CLASSES EXCEPT GEORGIA TAPP, ALTERNATIVE CERTIFICATION CLASSES AND ANY TRIPS.

Refunds and reimbursements are not transferable to other classes. Refunds for cancellations (if the participant cancels at least two weeks prior to class OR if Metro RESA cancels the class) will be processed within two business weeks of the date of the course.