Completing your 40-hour RBT® training is a major first step toward becoming a Registered Behavior Technician®.

After finishing the required training, the next major step is typically the Initial RBT® Competency Assessment, where you demonstrate that you can apply important ABA skills in practice. This assessment helps show that you understand how to use what you learned during training, not just recognize the terminology.

From there, future RBTs® can move on to the BACB® application, RBT® exam, and certification process.

The competency assessment allows future RBTs® to demonstrate important entry-level skills rather than simply memorize ABA terminology.

You may be assessed on skills such as:

• Data collection and measurement
• Preference assessments
• ABC data collection
• Teaching and prompting procedures
• Behavior-reduction procedures
• Objective documentation
• Professional responsibilities

Depending on the task, skills may be evaluated through client demonstration, role-play, or interview.

The assessment must be overseen by a qualified BCBA® or BCaBA® responsible assessor who meets BACB® supervision requirements. A qualified assistant assessor may also conduct some or all of the assessment under the responsible assessor’s oversight.

An assistant assessor must:

• Hold an active RBT® certification or higher
• Demonstrate proficiency in the skills being assessed
• Work under the oversight of the responsible assessor

Important: The BACB® requires that the responsible assessor, assistant assessor(s), and RBT® applicant “must be employed at (or all have a contractual relationship with) the same organization.” That organization must also be the entity providing services to the client involved in the assessment. This relationship requirement applies to the entire Initial Competency Assessment, not just the portions involving clients.

If you do not have access to a BCBA® or employer who can help with the competency assessment and remaining certification steps, ATCC’s Full RBT® Certification Program is designed to give you the support you need.

The Full RBT® Certification Program includes:
  40-Hour RBT® Training
  Structured lessons, activities, and assignments
  Live online BCBA® meetings
  Competency Assessment preparation
  Initial RBT® Competency Assessment with a BCBA®
  BCBA® sign-off for your BACB® application
  BACB® application assistance
  Background check
  BACB® application fee
  Pearson VUE RBT® exam fee
  RBT® exam prep and mock exam review
  Books and study materials
  Resume and interview support
  Step-by-step support from the ATCC Team throughout the certification process

This gives you a more guided path so you are not left trying to figure out each certification step on your own.

Already completed ATCC’s 40-Hour RBT® Training and later realized you need the Full Certification Program?
Good news! You can receive a discount equal to the amount you paid for your 40-hour training when you enroll in the Full RBT® Certification Program.

That way, the money you already invested in training still goes toward the more complete certification pathway.

Choosing the right RBT® pathway depends on what support you already have.
If you already have access to a BCBA®, employer, or organization that can help with your competency assessment and remaining certification steps, the 40-Hour RBT® Training may be the right fit.

If you do not have that support, ATCC’s Full RBT® Certification Program provides a more guided pathway with competency assessment preparation and assessment, BCBA® guidance, BACB® application support, exam preparation, and additional certification support.