RBT® 2026 40-Hour Training
This training program is designed to meet the 2026 training eligibility requirement for RBT® certification. This training is offered independent of the BACB®.
Before We Get Started...
Learning Objectives
A: Introduction To Applied Behavior Analysis
A.1: Features & Purpose Of Applied Behavior Analysis Service Delivery
Intro To Assessments
Features & Purpose of Applied Behavior Analysis Service Delivery, Continued
A.2: Stimuli, Responses, & the 3-Term Contingency
A.3: Positive & Negative Reinforcement
A.4: Common Functions of Problem Behavior
A.5: Elementary Verbal Operants
A.6: Common Phases of Behavior-Analytic Interventions
Section A Quiz
Learning Objectives
B.1: Ensure Your Readiness to Effectively Deliver Services
B.2: Review Procedures & Prior Session Documentation
Example: Initial Treatment Plan
B.3: Prepare The Environment
B.4: Prepare The Client For Service Delivery
Section B Quiz
Learning Objectives
C: Data Collection & Graphing
Graphing In ABA
C.1: Describe Behavior & Stimuli In Observable Terms
C.2: Understand Operational Definitions
C.3: Understand The Importance Of Data Collection & The Risks Associated With Unreliable Data Collection
C.4: Use Common Data-Collection Procedures
Discontinuous Measurement
Let's Practice!
Practice: Frequency
Quiz: Frequency
Answer: Frequency
Practice: Latency
Quiz: Latency
Answer: Latency
Practice: Duration
Quiz: Duration
Answer: Duration
Practice: Inter-Response Time (IRT)
Quiz: Inter-Response Time (IRT)
Answer: Inter-Response Time (IRT)
Practice: Whole Interval
Quiz: Whole Interval
Answer: Whole Interval
Practice: Partial Interval
Quiz: Partial Interval
Answer: Partial Interval
Practice: Momentary Time
Quiz: Momentary Time
Answer: Momentary Time
Practice: Permanent Product Recording
Answer: Permanent Product Recording
C.5: Calculate & Summarize Data
C.6: Understand Common Data Displays
C.7: Enter Data & Update Graphs
C.8: Identify Changes In Graphed Data & Report Them To A Supervisor
Section C Quiz
Learning Objectives
D.1: Understand The Purpose of Various Assessments, Including Skill-Based, Preference, & Functional Assessments
D.2: Assist With Skill-Based Assessments
Assist With Skill-Based Assessments, Continued
D.3: Conduct Preference Assessments
Multiple Stimulus Assessments
Free Operant Assessments
Paired Stimulus Assessments
D.4: Assist With Functional Assessments
Assist With Functional Assessments, Continued
Example Of ABC Data Collection
Knowledge Check
Case Study: Assisting With Behavior Assessments
Section D Quiz
Learning Objectives
E.1: Procedural Integrity
E.2: Establishing & Using Conditioned Reinforcers
Establishing & Using Conditioned Reinforcers, Continued
E.3: Discrete-Trial Teaching (DTT)
Discrete-Trial Teaching Examples
Errorless Teaching & DTT
Mastery & DTT
Discrete-Trial Teaching Walkthrough
Generalization & DTT
Maintenance & DTT
Section E.1-E.3 Quiz
E.4: Naturalistic Teaching (NET)
Naturalistic Teaching (NET), Continued
E.5: Task Analysis & Chaining
Task Analysis & Chaining, Continued
E.6: Stimulus & Response Prompts
Least To Most Prompting (LTM)
Most To Least Prompting (MTL)
Stimulus Control
Stimulus Generalization & Discrimination
Using Prompts
Prompting & Fading
Stimulus & Response Prompts Review
Functions of Behavior Review
Section E.4-E.6 Quiz
E.7: Discrimination Training
Why Teach Discriminations?
Behavior Specific Praise (BSP)
Error Correction & Discriminations Review
E.8: Differential Reinforcement
DRA & DRO
DRI & DRL
Differential Reinforcement Review
E.9: Extinction
Extinction Burst & Spontaneous Recovery
Extinction Scenarios
Planned Ignoring
Tips For Extinction
Emotional Behavior & Extinction
Section E.7-E.9 Quiz
E.10: Punishment
Positive Punishment
Secondary Effects of Punishment
Punishment Practice & Summary
E.11: Shaping
Shaping, Continued
Implementing Shaping
Behaviors We Can Shape
E.12: Antecedent Intervention
Behavioral Momentum & High-P Requests
Offering Choices & Schedules
Priming & Other Antecedent Strategies
Antecedent Intervention Wrap-Up
Section E.10-E.12 Quiz
E.13: Generalization
Generalization, Continued
Response Generalization
Promoting Generalized Behavior Change
E.14: Self Monitoring
Examples Of Self Monitoring
Strategies For Self Monitoring
Self Care = Self Management
E.15: Crisis Intervention
Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP)
What RBTs® Should Do
Crisis Response Practice
BIP Example
Restraint In Crisis Intervention
Crisis Intervention Wrap-Up
Section E.13-E.15 Quiz
E.1 Summary: Procedural Integrity
E.2 Summary: Establishing & Using Conditioned Reinforcers
E.3 Summary: Discrete-Trial Teaching
E.4 Summary: Naturalistic Teaching
E.5 Summary: Task Analysis & Chaining
E.6 Summary: Stimulus & Response Prompts
E.7 Summary: Discrimination Training
E.8 Summary: Differential Reinforcement
E.9 Summary: Extinction
E.10 Summary: Punishment
E.11 Summary: Shaping
E.12 Summary: Antecedent Intervention
E.13 Summary: Generalization
E.14 Summary: Self-Monitoring
E.15 Summary: Crisis Intervention