Registered Behavior Technician

Program Overview

The Accelerate U Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) Pathway is a 6-month certificate program that prepares individuals to work with children with developmental behavior challenges. The program includes online training, a paid practicum, and an undergraduate course. Graduates receive primary consideration for open positions with employer partners and are eligible to work part-time as an RBT after 6 weeks.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

Overview:

The Accelerate U Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) Pathway is a mostly online certificate program that prepares individuals to work with children with developmental behavior challenges. Under the supervision of a Behavior Analyst, RBTs work one-on-one with children in home, school, and clinical settings to help build social, communication, and problem-solving skills. The 6-month program consists of 6 weeks of online training to teach job-specific skills, a 12-week paid practicum at one of the employer partners to gain on-the-ground experience, and a 6-week undergraduate course to refine skills. Each cohort has a dedicated career coach who supports students throughout the program. After completing the program, graduates receive primary consideration for open positions with employer partners.

Objectives:

• Prepare individuals to work as Registered Behavior Technicians
• Provide job-specific skills and knowledge
• Enable graduates to build social, communication, and problem-solving skills in children with developmental behavior challenges

Program Description:

• 6-month program (12 weeks online training, 12 weeks practicum, 6 weeks undergraduate course)
• Degree: Certificate including Registered Behavior Technician certification
• Mostly online training with experienced instructors and coaches
• Paid practicum for hands-on experience
• Career coach support throughout the program

Careers:

Potential Career Paths:

• Registered Behavior Technician
• Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
• Therapist
• Teacher
• Others in healthcare or education

Opportunities and Outcomes:

• Eligible to work part-time as an RBT after 6 weeks
• Average salary of $40,270 per year for RBTs in Illinois
• Room for growth and advancement within the field
• Pathway to higher education or other careers