RBT Training at UT San Antonio
Online RBT Training is delivered virtually over five consecutive weeks for a total of 40 hours. The cohort meets with the online instructor one day a week for two hours. Participants will then be required to complete an average of eight hours of homework per week, consisting of video modules and exercises.
UT San Antonio RBT Training also introduces a unique, university-developed verbal behavior component, particularly relevant to providing services to individuals with autism spectrum disorder and other intellectual and developmental disability.
This course will cover the basic principles and concepts of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA):
- operationally defining and measuring
- target behavior
- functions of behavior
- data recording
- graphing
- program evaluation
- preference assessment
- reinforcement
- antecedent and contingency-based interventions
- discrete trial training (DTT)
- natural environment training (NET)
- fidelity of implementation
- reducing challenging behavior
- relevant issues to include ethical considerations, and RBT additional requirements and supervision.
As the number of children diagnosed with ASD continues to increase, so does the need for specially trained and credentialed (certified) professionals and caregivers in the area of applied behavior analysis.
The RBT is a paraprofessional who practices under the close, ongoing supervision of a BCBA, BCaBA, or FL-CBA. The RBT is primarily responsible for the direct implementation of behavior-analytic services. The RBT does not design intervention or assessment plans, this is the role of the BCBA. The BACB certificant supervising the RBT is responsible for the work performed by the RBT on the cases they are overseeing. It is the responsibility of the RBT supervisor to determine which tasks an RBT may perform as a function of his or her training, experience, and competence.
In addition to completing the UT San Antonio 40-hour training program, individuals seeking the Registered Behavior Technician credential must also fulfil the following requirements:
- Be 18 years of age
- Have obtained a high school diploma or equivalent
- Undergo a background check
- Complete the RBT Competency Assessment
These certification requirements are not offered as part of this online training.
To view all the eligibility crtieria stated above, please visit the Behavior Analyst Certification Board website.
UT San Antonio Professional and Continuing Education offers Registered Behavior Technician Training for administrators, teachers, direct care providers, and others who work with individuals with special needs.
Virtually anyone can benefit from being introduced to applied behavior analysis; however, becoming an RBT would especially advantage:
- Adults who work directly with children or adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
- Paraprofessionals in the Speech Pathology and Occupation Therapy fields
- Direct care staff in residential settings such as group homes
- Supervisors over nursing or special needs staff
- Parents of developmentally challenged children
- Hospice staff and supervisors
- Hospital administrators
- Case managers
- Direct care staff
- Substitute teachers
- After-school activity staff
- Daycare staff and supervisors
Emerging Career:
Behavioral Health Technician
Since the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) formalized the Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) credential in 2014, the role has become increasingly accepted and in demand in the field of applied behavior analysis (ABA).
Background
Increased health insurance coverage for mental health treatment has likely facilitated the increased demand for Behavioral Health Technicians, many of whom specialize in working with patients who have autism or behavioral disorders and are working with children in school environments.
Skills Needed
Applied Behavior Analysis, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Behavioral Health
Possible Careers
The RBT credential can benefit a variety of career paths including:
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers
- Healthcare Social Workers
- Mental Health Counselors
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors
- Psychiatric Aides
- Marriage and Family Therapists
- School Psychologists
- Rehabilitation Counselors
Course Schedule
Online RBT Training is delivered virtually over five consecutive weeks for a total of 40 hours. The cohort meets with the online instructor one day a week for two hours. Participants will then be required to complete an average of eight hours of homework per week, consisting of video modules and exercises.
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Week 1 - Orientation, Behavioral Definitions
The first online meeting consists of an outline of the training program, ethics and professional credentialing in applied behavior analysis, and thoroughly reviewing the RBT 2nd Edition Task List.
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Week 2 - Behavioral Dimensions, Data Recording
The second online meeting will introduce students to autism and applied behavior analysis and provide the next homework assignment.
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Week 3 - Graphing; Research Design
The third online meeting will review behavior data collection and behavioral interventions for skill acquisition, and provide the next homework assignment.
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Week 4 - Task Analysis & Fidelity of Implementation; Preference Assessment
The fourth online meeting will review shaping and strengthening behavior, and provide the next homework assignment.
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Week 5 - Verbal Behavior; Course Wrap-up; Additional RBT Requirements:
The fifth online meeting will review verbal behavior instruction, challenging behavior, and ethical considerations.
Meet the Instructors
Alonzo Andrews, MA, BCBA, LBA
Alonzo Andrews has previously served as the director of the Autism Treatment Center in San Antonio; during his 24-year tenure, he delivered behavioral services and supports to individuals with autism spectrum disorders to include the provision of residential programming for children and adults, on-site operation of state-certified private school, and out-patient rehabilitation therapies.
He has taught courses at the University of Texas at San Antonio for the last ten years. Alonzo has co-authored numerous scholarly publications in well-respected journals such as The Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, The Analysis of Verbal Behavior, Behavior Analysis in Practice. His clinical interests have engaged him in diverse projects to include biomedical interventions, video modeling, distance functional assessments, architecture for autism, challenging behavior, verbal behavior, behavioral phenomenology, neurodiversity, and the development of a computer-simulation training program for caregivers of children with autism.
Janet Enriquez, PhD, BCBA
Janet Sanchez Enriquez, PhD, BCBA-D attended the University of North Carolina Charlotte as an OSEP scholar working under the mentorship of Dr. Rob Pennington.
Her research interests include working alongside vulnerable and diverse populations promoting applied behavior analysis for teaching and learning through research and the development of culturally and linguistically diverse verbal behavior assessments and interventions. She is a founding member and Secretary of the non-profit the Mexican Organization of Practitioners of Applied Behavior Analysis (Organización Mexicana de Practicantes del Análisis Conductual Aplicado, serves on the Board of Directors for the World Behavior Analysis Day Alliance, sits on the Executive Council for the Texas Association of Behavior Analysis and was previously the Council for Exceptional Children’s Division on Autism Developmental Disabilities DEI Student Liaison.
From Our Students
Fun and Informative
Janet and Alonzo were amazing. They provided me with a great understanding of the information and delivered it in a fun and informative way. Great course.
Albert C.
Engaging and Encouraging
I felt that {Alonzo} made the course very engaging as well as interesting. I looked forward to logging in every week and he provided everything in a way that was easy to understand. One of his strongest qualities is his way of providing feedback, it was always super helpful and made me want to be better!
Susana R.
ABA Experts
The instructor is beyond prepared, {Janet} is an amazing expert on the topic of ABA. She is very passionate about what she does and makes the course very comprehensive. She made me so passionate about this field that I will be applying to a Master’s Online program. I love her creativity with the online modules that are super interactive, even if you are new to this, you can learn. I loved all the pictures and drawings, so unique. I would like all parents of kids on the Autism Spectrum (like me) to take it! I am a parent and the videos of her brother who is on the spectrum and is highly functional make me have hope! I will remember my instructor all my life. She is bilingual like I am; she represents all Hispanics that have someone in their family with ASD and wants to make an impact in our community.
Luisa A.
Frequently Asked Questions
The UT San Antonio Registered Behavior Technician training is a 40-hour online program covering the foundational principles and practices of applied behavior analysis, commonly known as ABA. Participants learn how behavior is measured, why behaviors occur and how evidence-based strategies can be used to teach skills and respond to challenging behavior. The training is designed for aspiring behavior technicians, educators, caregivers, parents and others who support individuals with autism or other developmental disabilities.
No. Although the training can fulfill the 40-hour training component for individuals pursuing Registered Behavior Technician certification, not every participant intends to become certified. Parents, family members, teachers, childcare professionals, direct-care staff and other caregivers may enroll to better understand behavior and gain practical tools for interacting with and supporting a child, student, client or loved one. Participants may complete the course for professional development or personal knowledge without continuing through the BACB certification process.
No. Completing the UT San Antonio course satisfies the 40-hour training component, but completing the training alone does not make a participant a certified Registered Behavior Technician. Individuals seeking RBT certification must separately meet the Behavior Analyst Certification Board’s current eligibility and application requirements, complete an Initial Competency Assessment with a qualified assessor, submit an application and pass the RBT certification examination. These additional certification steps are not included in the UT San Antonio course. For a complete overview of the remaining steps, review the RBT training and certification process.
The UT San Antonio online RBT training currently costs $349. Tuition includes 40 hours of instruction, digital course materials, online learning modules and live virtual sessions led by a BACB-certified instructor. The fee does not include the RBT Initial Competency Assessment, the BACB application fee, the certification examination fee or any other costs associated with completing the independent RBT certification process.
Yes. The UT San Antonio RBT training is delivered virtually through a combination of scheduled live online classes and independently completed video modules and exercises. The course is not entirely self-paced because participants meet with an instructor once each week. A reliable computer, internet connection and the ability to participate in the scheduled virtual sessions are necessary to complete the training successfully.
Participants study the foundations of applied behavior analysis, including defining and measuring behavior, collecting and graphing data, identifying the functions of behavior, reinforcement, preference assessments and strategies for teaching new skills. The course also addresses discrete-trial instruction, naturalistic teaching, task analysis, verbal behavior, documentation, ethical considerations and approaches to reducing challenging behavior. UT San Antonio also incorporates a university-developed verbal behavior component relevant to supporting individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities.
The online RBT training is completed over five consecutive weeks for a total of 40 hours. Participants attend one two-hour live virtual class each week and complete approximately six to eight hours of independent coursework, video modules and exercises between meetings. Because the live sessions are part of the instructional experience, participants should review the current course schedule and confirm that they can attend the listed meeting dates before registering.
Previous experience in applied behavior analysis, autism services or healthcare is not required to enroll in the UT San Antonio training. The course is appropriate for beginners as well as professionals and caregivers seeking additional skills. Individuals who plan to pursue RBT certification must separately satisfy the BACB’s current eligibility requirements, which include age, education, background-check and competency-assessment requirements. Participants taking the course only for professional development or personal knowledge do not need to pursue certification.
Multiple Virtual Classroom trainings available. Click below to view schedules and register.
Total cost of the RBT Training including all digital materials and BACB certified instructor.
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