Registered Behavior Technician
Launch a Meaningful Career as a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)
A Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) is a trained professional who works directly with individuals on the autism spectrum in home, school, and community settings. Under the supervision of a behavior analyst, RBTs implement behavior plans that build communication, social, and problem-solving skills while reducing challenging behaviors.
Becoming an RBT is more than just entering a high-demand profession. It is a powerful first step toward a long-term career in behavior analysis. Many professionals use RBT certification as a foundation to advance into roles such as Board-Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst (BCaBA) or Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), unlocking greater responsibility, leadership opportunities, and earning potential.
If you are looking for a career that combines purpose, growth, and impact, becoming a Registered Behavior Technician is a meaningful place to start.
Program Overview: 40-Hour RBT Training
The online Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) 40-Hour Training Certificate prepares you for a high-demand role in behavior analysis. This two-part, instructor-led program meets the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) 40-hour requirement to sit for the RBT certification exam.
The scheduled remote courses, parts I and II, are taken together and completed consecutively. You will gain practical, ethical, and job-ready skills to confidently support clients and work within a behavior analysis team.
Through specialized training, Registered Behavior Technicians gain knowledge and skills to:
- Understand the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
- Support individuals—especially those on the autism spectrum—across home, school, and community settings
- Implement behavior and skill-building plans under the supervision of a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
- Collect and record behavioral data accurately
- Use ethical and professional practices when working with clients and families
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Registered Behavior Technician Part I
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Registered Behavior Technician Part II
Course Prerequisites
To take the Registered Behavior Technician courses, you must:
- Be 18 years or older
- Pass an RBT Competency Assessment
- Pass a background check
- Have a Social Security Number or TIN
- Possess a high school diploma or GED
For course and prerequisite information, please email NonCreditAlliedHealth@HowardCC.edu.
Digital badge eligible (DB). This course is provided in partnership with Carroll Community College.
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Course Information
Registered Behavior Technician 40-Hour Part 1 and Part II (online) *NEW!*
This continuing education and training course is part of a series designed for entry-level behavioral health workers seeking to become Registered Behavior Technicians (RBT), and completion of 40-Hour Training Parts I and II fulfills the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) 40-hour education requirement for the RBT certification exam. The course provides comprehensive instruction in data collection and measurement procedures, including continuous and discontinuous measurement, permanent-product recording, graphing, preference assessments, discrimination training, individualized and functional assessment procedures, and skill acquisition planning. Content also includes antecedent modification, differential reinforcement, extinction procedures, and crisis/emergency response strategies. Additional topics address communication and reporting, legal and regulatory requirements, supervision and documentation standards, ethics, professional boundaries, and maintaining client dignity. Contact NonCreditAlliedHealth@howardcc.edu for additional information. Digital badge eligible (DB). This course is provided in partnership with Carroll Community College. 5.8 CEUs.
Tuition: $900 (includes $800 in fees*)
Part I
Mon, Tue, Jun 8–29
6–9:15 p.m.
XH-681-7695 (6637)
Part IIMon, Tue, Jun 30–Jul 21
6–9:15 p.m.
XH-682-7696 (6638) -
How to Register
Students must complete both XH-681 and XH-682 to fulfill the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) 40-hour education requirement for the RBT certification exam.
To register, please email NonCreditAlliedHealth@HowardCC.edu or call 443-518-4981.