RBT Course

Lesson 1 • Extinction and Schedules of Reinforcement

Explains how extinction reduces behavior and how reinforcement schedules shape response patterns. Links schedule selection to clinical outcomes.

Lesson 2 • Principles of Reinforcement

Explains positive and negative reinforcement and their effects on behavior frequency. Distinguishes reinforcement from reward to prevent common misconceptions.

Lesson 3 • Principles of Punishment

Defines positive and negative punishment and their ethical application context. Prepares RBTs to recognize punishment procedures in behavior plans.

Lesson 4 • Core ABA Terminology

Defines stimulus, response, antecedent, and consequence with precision. Accurate use of these terms is required for all clinical documentation.

Lesson 1 • Professional Conduct in the Workplace

Addresses punctuality, appearance, communication, and team collaboration standards. Professional conduct directly affects client outcomes and team trust.

Lesson 2 • Scope of Practice for RBTs

Clarifies tasks RBTs may and may not perform independently. Prevents scope violations that risk client safety and professional standing.

Lesson 3 • Maintaining Client Confidentiality

Explains privacy regulations, data handling, and social media risks for client information. Protects clients and organizations from confidentiality breaches.

Lesson 4 • The Supervisory Relationship

Describes required supervision structure, communication expectations, and feedback protocols. Effective supervision use accelerates RBT skill development.

Lesson 1 • Defining Target Behaviors

Trains RBTs to write observable, measurable behavior definitions. Clear definitions ensure inter-rater reliability across all team members.

Lesson 2 • Graphing and Interpreting Data

Teaches construction and reading of line graphs used in ABA practice. Accurate graphing enables supervisors to make timely treatment decisions.

Lesson 3 • Permanent Product Recording

Describes measuring behavior outcomes rather than the behavior itself. Useful when direct observation is impractical or behavior leaves a tangible result.

Lesson 4 • Continuous Measurement Methods

Covers frequency, rate, duration, latency, and inter-response time recording. Each method is matched to specific behavior characteristics.

Lesson 1 • Prompting Strategies

Covers prompt types, hierarchies, and fading procedures to build independent responding. Prompt dependency is prevented through systematic fading.

Lesson 2 • Task Analysis and Chaining

Teaches how to break complex skills into steps and teach them sequentially. Chaining procedures are selected based on skill type and learner profile.

Lesson 3 • Naturalistic Teaching Strategies

Explains incidental teaching, natural environment training, and pivotal response approaches. Naturalistic methods promote generalization across real-world contexts.

Lesson 4 • Discrete Trial Training Fundamentals

Breaks down the three-term contingency into structured teaching trials. Mastery of DTT is foundational for most RBT skill acquisition work.

Lesson 1 • Differential Reinforcement Procedures

Explains DRA, DRO, DRI, and DRL as function-based reduction strategies. Each procedure is matched to behavior function and treatment goals.

Lesson 2 • Functions of Behavior

Identifies the four functions of behavior and how they drive intervention selection. Misidentifying function leads to ineffective or harmful treatment.

Lesson 3 • Antecedent Interventions

Teaches environmental modifications that reduce problem behavior before it occurs. Proactive strategies decrease reliance on reactive consequence-based procedures.

Lesson 4 • Extinction in Behavior Reduction

Applies extinction within behavior reduction plans and addresses extinction bursts. Safe implementation requires supervisor guidance and caregiver coordination.

Lesson 1 • Session Note Writing

Teaches structure, content, and language standards for ABA session notes. Accurate notes protect clients, staff, and organizations legally and clinically.

Lesson 2 • Communicating Findings to Supervisors

Trains RBTs to present data and observations clearly during supervision meetings. Effective communication accelerates supervisor decision-making and client progress.

Lesson 3 • Incident and Behavior Reporting

Explains when and how to complete incident reports for problem behavior events. Timely reporting enables supervisors to adjust treatment plans promptly.

Lesson 4 • Electronic Health Record Systems

Introduces digital data entry, session logging, and record security in EHR platforms. Proficiency in EHR systems is required in most modern ABA settings.

Lesson 1 • Supporting Caregiver Well-Being

Equips RBTs to recognize caregiver distress and connect families with resources. Caregiver well-being directly influences client treatment outcomes.

Lesson 2 • Understanding Family Dynamics

Explores how family structure, culture, and stress affect treatment participation. Cultural humility improves rapport and intervention acceptance.

Lesson 3 • Home and Community Generalization

Addresses strategies for extending clinic-learned skills to natural environments. Generalization programming is coordinated with supervisors and caregivers.

Lesson 4 • Caregiver Training Techniques

Teaches behavioral skills training components: instruction, modeling, rehearsal, and feedback. Caregivers trained with BST implement procedures with higher fidelity.

Lesson 1 • Practice Examinations

Administers timed practice exams aligned to the official examination blueprint. Performance analysis guides final study priorities before the exam date.

Lesson 2 • RBT Task List Review

Systematically reviews all task list domains to identify and close knowledge gaps. Structured review ensures comprehensive preparation across all tested areas.

Lesson 3 • Post-Certification Planning

Outlines ongoing supervision requirements, renewal timelines, and professional development paths. Planning ahead ensures uninterrupted certification status.

Lesson 4 • Competency Assessment Preparation

Simulates the initial competency assessment with role-play and direct observation practice. Repeated simulation builds confidence and procedural fluency.