A Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) is a paraprofessional certified in behavior analysis. RBTs assist in delivering behavior analysis services and practice under the direction and close supervision of an RBT. Supervisor and/or an RBT Requirements Coordinator, who are responsible for all work RBTs perform. Registered Behavior Technician certification was originally designed for settings in which a BCBA or BCaBA is already providing behavior analysis services. Thus, applying to become an RBT is most likely to occur after the applicant has been employed by the organization in which they will continue their work assisting qualified BCBAs and/or BCaBAs in their service-delivery activities.
There are many benefits to obtaining RBT certification:
Upon successful completion of this RBT course, students will have increased knowledge of:
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Paige Leung began her career in applied behaviour analysis as a home-based behaviour interventionist, where she found her passion working with children and their families. She now has a Bachelor of Arts in Child and Youth Care and a Master of Arts in Special Education with a concentration in Applied Behavior Analysis. Since completing her education, Paige has become a Board Supervised Behavior Analyst (BCBA) where she continues to work in both clinical and private settings. She works with a variety of children and their families across British Columbia. One of her favourite parts of her practice is to train and support other behaviour interventionists. She hopes they find the same passion and inspiration that she has discovered.
Kelly Nightingale, M.P.Ed., BCBA has worked in the field of applied behaviour analysis since 2012. She holds a BA in Psychology and Linguistics, a graduate certificate in Autism and Behavioural Sciences and a Masters of Professional Education in Applied Behaviour Analysis. She was certified by the BACB as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) in 2019. She is also currently working on a graduate certificate in Addictions and Mental Health.
Kelly has worked primarily in early intervention but has also worked with teens and is currently also working with adults in residential group homes. She has experience working with all ages and a variety of diagnoses and functioning levels. She is passionate about ABA and hopes to inspire others to continue to pursue careers in the field.
Monica Millar is a Board Certified Behaviour Analyst (BCBA) with a Master of Arts with a concentration in Behaviour Disorders from the University of British Columbia. Monica has worked in the field of Applied Behaviour Analysis over the last eight years, implementing behaviour analytic programs for individuals between the ages of 3 to 36 years old. Monica’s research area of interest includes the use of positive behaviour support and clinical psychology in the treatment of anxiety in individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Monica is currently attending Queen’s University Belfast while she completes her PhD in Education with a focus on Applied Behaviour Analysis.
Michelle Hildebrandt has been working in the field of Applied Behaviour Analysis since 2016 and has been a Registered Behaviour Technician since 2018. She is currently pursuing her Master’s Degree at Western University in Professional Education with a specialization in Applied Behaviour Analysis. Michelle has worked with both children and adults diagnosed with developmental disabilities. She currently works at a day centre providing behaviour-analytic services to adults diagnosed with ASD. Her teaching methodology is to inspire her students through her passion for ABA and its efficacy in fostering meaningful independence and improving lives.
The registration fee for this course is $595.
Note: Tuition fees do not include the cost of the required textbooks. The textbook fee is approximately $41.00
Ashton College does not sell textbooks directly. Students are required to purchase their textbooks through third-party vendors.
Get the Best of Both Worlds: Live and Asynchronous Learning at Ashton College
Ashton College understands that everyone learns differently, which is why we offer a unique blended learning approach for our live online courses. This approach combines the real-time interaction and immediate feedback of live sessions with the flexibility and self-paced learning of asynchronous materials.
Experience the benefits of both worlds:
Live Online Sessions:
Interact with instructors and classmates in real-time using interactive sessions, breakout rooms, and screen sharing.
Get instant feedback and ask questions for a deeper understanding.
Asynchronous Learning:
Learn at your own pace with recorded lectures, online readings, and discussion forums.
Review materials as needed and revisit difficult concepts for better comprehension.
We encourage you to participate in both components to maximize your learning experience:
Enjoy the interactivity and community of live sessions.
Benefit from the flexibility of studying at your own pace.
Technical Requirements:
Computer System: Fully functional computer with webcam, speakers, and microphone (headset recommended).
Internet Connection: Reliable high-speed internet connection.
Device: While accessible on smartphones and tablets, we recommend using a laptop or desktop computer for a better learning experience.
This program/course does not require approval by the Private Training Institutions Branch (PTIB) of the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills. As such, PTIB did not review the program/course.
