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Autism Technician/Registered Behavior Technician Training

Course ID: MHT-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 service 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 & 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 extinction procedures.

Implement crisis/emergency procedures according to protocol.

Effectively communicate with a supervisor in an ongoing manner.

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

BACB - Behavior Analyst Certification Board

CE or CU Articulation

Prerequisites

HS Diploma or GED

Text and 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\homework assignments.","80% or greater 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 use 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 the school, clinic, home, and group home settings.