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Autism Technician/Registered Behavior Technician Training

Course ID: MHA-3100A2
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Become a paraprofessional in the field of Autism services. Learn principles and strategies for working with adults and children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). This course provides an understanding of ASD and best practices for assisting those with functional communication acquisition, social skill development, and behavior change. You'll learn about Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), an empirically validated method for changing behaviors and teaching social and adaptive living skills such as self-care. Successful completion of the course results in a certificate of completion for the 40-hour Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) course, which can lead to certification as an RBT from the Behavior Analysis Certification Board (BACB). The Registered Behavior Technician is a paraprofessional certified in behavior analysis who practices under the direction of a supervisor. Demand is high due to the prevalence of ASD and North Carolina's insurance mandates for ABA Services. Certification will help students become more marketable and increase opportunities for employment and advancement in the field. Students interested in proceeding to certification can take a competency assessment and schedule the RBT exam. During the course, students will be able to meet with potential employers.

Course Objectives

Understand how to build and maintain positive relationships with individuals with ASD

Learn to recognize symptoms/diagnostic criteria of ASD

Learn to describe behavior and environment in observable and measurable terms

Learn technical language and have functional, working knowledge of behavior analytic principles

Effectively implement the goals, targets and protocols written and overseen by a supervising clinician

Learn to effectively communicate and work in a collaborative team environment

Clear understanding of ethical and professional behavior in the human services field

Prepare students to sit for the Registered Behavior Technician (RBT®) credential by teaching the skills (identified by the BACB®) in the RBT® Task List (2nd ed.) included in the outline

Outline of Instruction

Early signs, symptoms, history and diagnostic criteria for Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)

Effective treatment options for treating symptoms of ASD

History and applications of the science of Applied Behavior Analysis

Understanding positive reinforcement

HIPAA-compliant communication

Scope of competency and escalation

Prepare for data collection

Implement continuous measurement procedures (e.g., frequency, duration)

Implement discontinuous measurement procedures (e.g., partial and whole interval, momentary time sampling)

Implement permanent-product recording procedures

Enter data and update graphs

Conduct preference assessments

Assist with individualized assessment procedures (e.g., curriculum-based, developmental, social skills)

Assist with functional assessment procedures

Skill acquisition

Identify the essential components of a written skill-acquisition plan

Prepare for the session as required by the skill-acquisition plan

Use contingencies of reinforcement (e.g., conditioned/unconditioned reinforcement, continuous/intermittent schedules)

Implement discrete-trial teaching procedures

Implement naturalistic teaching procedures (e.g., incidental teaching)

Implement task-analyzed chaining procedures

Implement discrimination training

Implement stimulus-control transfer procedures

Implement prompt and prompt-fading procedures

Implement generalization and maintenance procedures

Implement shaping procedures

Implement token economy procedures

Identify essential components of a written behavior-reduction plan

Describe common functions of behavior

Implement interventions based on modification of antecedents, such as motivating operations and discriminative stimuli

Implement differential reinforcement procedures (e.g., DRA, DRO)

Implement extinction procedures

Implement crisis/emergency procedures according to protocol

Effectively communicate with a supervisor in an ongoing manner

Actively seek clinical direction from supervisor in a timely manner

Report other variables that might affect the client in a timely manner

Generate objective session notes for service verification by describing what occurred during the sessions, in accordance with applicable legal, regulatory and workplace requirements

Comply with applicable legal, regulatory and workplace data collection, storage, transportation and documentation requirements

Professional conduct and scope of practice

Describe the BACB's RBT supervision requirements and the role of RBTs in the service-delivery system

Respond appropriately to feedback and maintain or improve performance accordingly

Communicate with stakeholders (e.g., family, caregivers, other professionals) as authorized

Maintain professional boundaries (e.g., avoid dual relationships, conflicts of interest, social media contacts)

Maintain client dignity

Contact Hours

CEUs

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB)

Website

https://www.bacb.com/about/

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

Course qualifies for 40 hours of necessary training for Registered Behavior Technician Credential offered by the BACB.

CE or CU Articulation

Prerequisites

High school diploma or GED

Learning Supplies Needed

Laptop, reliable internet access, stopwatch (or stopwatch app), webcam, speakers

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

None

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance
100% completion of asynchronous videos, materials and homework assignments,Score of 80% or higher on final exam (for those wishing to gain necessary certificate for the RBT credential),Participation includes keeping your camera on and answering ASR. Group discussions as well as speaking to answer questions, provide input or using your mic are required.

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

Students interested in learning about best practices and how to be effective when working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The course is designed for a paraprofessional who will be working with children and adults in school, clinic, home and group home settings.