Registered Behavior Technician Certification Training
Complete the 40-hour registered behavior technician training component required by the BACB and build skills in Applied Behavior Analysis through TCC.
Become a Certified Registered Behavior Technician and Start Making a Difference
Start your journey toward becoming a Registered Behavior Technician® (RBT®) through Tulsa Community College and explore opportunities in growing fields such as mental health, education and behavioral support.
This comprehensive course provides the 40-hour RBT training required by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB®) and includes Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) principles to prepare you for success. Throughout the program, you will receive guidance from a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA®) who offers feedback on assignments designed to meet the 2026 40-Hour Training Requirements and Curriculum.
With the support of this BCBA instructor, you will learn how to implement behavior intervention plans, collect and report data, and follow ethical standards set by the board. Training also helps you gain practical skills such as conducting preference assessments, using motivators and reinforcers, applying strategies to reduce or increase target behaviors, and protocols for crisis prevention.
Your RBT course includes a voucher for the BACB RBT certification exam once all application requirements are met. Note: Application fees, background checks, and the Initial Competency Assessment are not included, and as of January 1, 2024, BACB requires employers to complete the Initial Competency Assessment.
- Job Outlook
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Course Objectives
- Prerequisites and Certification Requirements
- Instructors
Job Outlook for Registered Behavior Technicians
The demand for Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) continues to grow as the need for behavioral health services increases. Expanded insurance coverage for Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy has made these services more accessible, creating new opportunities for RBTs nationwide. Tulsa Community College’s Registered Behavior Technician program can help prepare you for career opportunities in this growing field.
In Tulsa, Oklahoma, RBTs earn an average of $22.55 per hour, according to Indeed, with reported wages ranging from approximately $17.78 to $28.60 per hour depending on experience and employer.
The broader behavioral health field also shows continued demand in the Tulsa area. Oklahoma Employment Security Commission projections for the Tulsa metropolitan area show strong projected growth across several behavioral health occupations. RBT experience can also provide a foundation for those interested in pursuing additional education and credentials for advanced roles in behavior analysis, such as becoming a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA).
Registered Behavior Technician FAQs
According to the Behavioral Analyst Certification Board (BACB®), a Registered Behavior Technician® (RBT®) assists in delivering behavior-analytic services and practice under the direction and close supervision of an RBT supervisor and/or RBT requirements coordinator who is responsible for their work.
Yes. This course meets the 2026 40-Hour Training Requirements and Curriculum to become a Registered Behavior Technician® (RBT®) from the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB®).
Course Objectives
- Summarizing the role and the responsibilities of an RBT
- Measuring operationally defined behaviors through data collection and graphical representation
- Understanding a learner's current motivations and reinforcers
- Determining appropriate behavior analytic interventions based on observations and documentation
- Choosing ethical behavior that upholds the rights and dignity of learners
- How to interpret and evaluate within real-world scenarios
Prerequisites and Certification Requirements
There are no prerequisites to complete this course; however, you will need to have access to a video camera (on your phone or other familiar device) and be able to upload the video as an .mp4 file to the assignment pages for review. These activities are required to successfully pass the course. A certifying exam can only be scheduled if the following criteria have been met:
- 18(+) years old with a high school education or equivalent
- Passed criminal background check
- Passed abuse registry check
- Completion of a 40-hour training course1
- Successfully complete an RBT initial competency assessment
- Approved application from BACB
1 Note that this course only prepares you for the 40-hour training component.
Effective January 1, 2023, only individuals who reside in the United States (U.S.), Canada, Australia, and the United Kingdom (U.K.) may apply for BACB certification.
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Ready to become an RBT? Enroll now to gain the training and skills needed to pursue RBT certification and explore careers in behavioral support.
Instructors
Rachel L White, Ph.D., BCBA-D, has participated in federally funded grants implementing School-wide Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (SWPBIS) in public schools and training parents of children with autism using online and video-conferencing technologies. She has coordinated both center-based and in-home programs. She has also supported a private school, a preschool, and school-based services and provided parent, caregiver, and community educational opportunities.
Dr. White completed her Doctorate in Behavioral Psychology from the University of Kansas in May 2010. Her studies focused on structuring classrooms for student success and early intensive behavioral intervention for children with developmental delays.
Jen Stansel has a strong background in special education, with eight years teaching learners with disabilities, particularly those with autism, social and communication skills. She recently began working as a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst in the private sector. In this capacity, Jen has worked directly with teens and young adults with autism. She has also served as a consultant for various schools and organizations with an emphasis on staff training.
Jen holds a bachelor's degree in English Literature & Creative Writing and a master's degree in Special Education from the University of Arizona. She also has a certificate in Behavioral Analysis from Sage Graduate Colleges.