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.
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Prior to booking, you must submit the following:
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40 Hour Course
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Criminal Background Check
Best Value
RBT Competency Assessment
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:
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Tasks 1-3: Measurement
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Continuous Measurement
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Discontinuous Measurement
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Data and Graphs
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Tasks 4-5: Assessment
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Preference Assessments
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ABC Data
Tasks 6-15: Skill acquisition and behavior reduction
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DTT
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Naturalistic Teaching
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Chaining
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Shaping
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Discrimination Training
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Stimulus Transfer
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Prompting
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Token Systems
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Crisis/Emergency
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Antecedent Interventions
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Differential Reinforcement
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Extinction
Tasks 16-20: Professionalism and requirements
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Session Notes
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Client Dignity
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Professional Boundaries
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Supervision Requirements
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Clinical Direction
For a candidate to pass the assessment, they have to demonstrate competency in the above areas.
Why choose Bright Start Possibility?
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RBT Initial Competency Assessment reimbursement *
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Free RBT Training sessions
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Free Supervision
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*Reimbursement issued after 90 days if employed.*
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