RBT Initial Competency Assessment

As the applicant, you have to pass the initial RBT competency assessment before you can become a registered behavior technician. This assessment requires you to demonstrate competency in several RBT task list areas.

The RBT initial competency assessment has a collection of twenty items for you to complete. During this assessment, you will demonstrate your competency to a BCBA or a BCaBA. This can be done through role-playing, working with a client, or during an interview.

When should you schedule the RBT Competency assessment?

The Initial Competency Assessment must be completed after the 40-hour training is complete and cannot be completed more than 90 days before submitting an RBT certification application.

Prior to booking, you must submit the following:

40 Hour Course
Criminal Background Check

Best Value

RBT Competency Assessment

$300

300

Valid for 2 months

What to expect during your RBT competency assessment ?

There are twenty items in the assessment. These items have been divided into sections, namely:

Tasks 1-3: Measurement

Continuous Measurement
Discontinuous Measurement
Data and Graphs
Tasks 4-5: Assessment
Preference Assessments
ABC Data

Tasks 6-15: Skill acquisition and behavior reduction

DTT
Naturalistic Teaching
Chaining
Shaping
Discrimination Training
Stimulus Transfer
Prompting
Token Systems
Crisis/Emergency
Antecedent Interventions
Differential Reinforcement
Extinction

Tasks 16-20: Professionalism and requirements

Session Notes
Client Dignity
Professional Boundaries
Supervision Requirements
Clinical Direction

For a candidate to pass the assessment, they have to demonstrate competency in the above areas.

Frequently asked questions?

Is this completed in person? Yes, this cannot be done virtually.
If I fail am I reimbursed? No, reimbursement will not be issued for a failed attempt.

Why choose Bright Start ?

RBT Initial Competency Assessment reimbursement *
Free RBT Training sessions
Free Supervision

*Reimbursement issued after 90 days if employed.*