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Registered Behavior Technician Training Program

The ABA Registered Behavior Technician Training program has achieved the second-highest pass rate in the country according to the Behavior Analyst Certification Board for 2023. This marks the 5th (probably more than that) consecutive year the RBT program has been in the Top 5.

The Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) training program is based on the RBT Ethics Code 2.0 and the Registered Behavior Technician Task List (3rd ed.) and is 2026 training eligibility requirements for RBT certification. The program is offered independent of the BACB. Once registered, you must complete the course within 180 days of registering.

Due to changes effective on January 1st, 2022, the BACB now requires a student's BACB ID number to be included on each student's Certificate of Completion. 

Upon registering, you will be required to enter your BACB ID. Follow the steps below to receive a BACB ID.

1. Go to .
   • Click on My Account located on the top right of the BACB homepage or you can go directly to the .
2. Click on Register to create an account or you may go directly to the page.
3. Follow the steps provided on the screen to create and verify your account.

Once you have an account you can find your ID by logging into your BACB account and going to profile.

This course is divided into 10 modules plus the 鈥淕etting Started鈥� module. Additionally, there are 5 practice activities. Within each module, you will have study guides, lectures, activities, quizzes, and/or exams. All assignments must be completed to move on to the next module and to receive the certificate of completion.

Successful completion of the course includes:

• Score 80% or above on each module quiz (You have unlimited attempts)
• Score 70% or above on the final exam (You have 5 attempts)

Upon successful completion of the course you will receive via email a certificate of completion within 7 business days.

To obtain the RBT credential through the BACBA庐 you must complete the following steps:

• Be at least 18 years of age
• Have a high school diploma or equivalent
• Pass a criminal background check to be completed within 180 days of the RBT application
• Complete the 40-hour RBT training course (this course)
• Locate a BCBA to complete the RBT competency assessment with you:
  • RBT competency assessment
  • 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
• Apply (and pay the application fee) for the
• Sign up (and pay the exam fee), complete, and pass the RBT exam

For more information visit the .

The Initial Competency Assessment is required for RBT certification and must be completed after finishing the 40-hour training.

• It is the RBT applicant鈥檚 responsibility to locate a qualified assessor.
• The assessor must be a BCBA or BCaBA.
• USF faculty do not conduct competency assessments and do not assist with locating an assessor.
• Per BACB requirements, the assessor must be employed by the same organization as the RBT applicant (see BACB Newsletter, September 2023, p. 4).

If You Are Not Currently Employed by an ABA Agency

Because the assessor must work for the same organization as you, individuals who are not yet employed by an ABA agency will need to:

• Search for RBT positions in their local area.
• Contact hiring agencies directly.
• Confirm that the agency hires individuals who are completing or have completed the 40-hour RBT training and can provide the required competency assessment.

Please review the for more information on the RBT application process, certification requirements, and ongoing responsibilities.

Payments for this course are processed securely via credit card. Please note that American Express is not currently accepted. 

Standard Price Non-USF affiliation: $200 per person (Group Discount available for 10 or more individuals: $150 per person)

Affiliation discounts: The USF ABA program offers discounted rates based on affiliation status:

• USF ABA MS/MA students: $25
• USF ABA Minor Students: $75 (no group discount available)
• USF-Approved Practicum Sites: $100 
• USF graduates: $100
• Group Discounts: $150 per person (Available to 10+ individuals only)

For anyone who is interested in getting the discounted price or is currently a student enrolled in the USF Master's in ABA program, please contact Tracy-Ann Gilbert-Smith for instructions.

• Browser: Our courses are viewable on a wide variety of browsers, although differences might occur from one browser to the next. Please ensure that your browser is updated to the latest version.
• Internet Connection: A broadband connection is recommended.
• Software: No specialized software is needed, except ensuring your system has the latest video codecs installed.
• Audio: Speakers (internal or external) or headset speakers are required.
  
  

Please contact the RBT Course Coordinator:
Paige Talhelm, PhD, BCBA-D
talhelm@usf.edu