What is the average salary of a registered behavior technician
According to ZipRecruiter, the average salary for a registered behavior technician is $42,702 per year.
What is a registered behavior technician?
As a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT), you can seek professional opportunities in a variety of growing industries not limited to psychiatric technicians and aids, behavioral disorders and mental health, and education. In this role, RBTs often leverage their training and education to help the board-certified behavior analysts as they are improving people's behavior.
What does a registered behavior technician do?
As an RBT, your responsibilities may vary but, according to Indeed.com, can include the following:
- Monitoring and sharing client progress with family members and caretakers
- Assisting families to help the client achieve milestones
- Conducting behavioral or other psychiatric assessments
- Working with patients and clients to develop their physical and emotional skills
- Observing and documenting behavior data, including improvements and regressions
- Assisting patients with daily living skills
- Helping behavioral analysts prepare client materials
Does this course prepare you for a certification?
This course meets the BACB requirements for 40-hour training. As of January 1, 2024, BACB requires that all Initial Competency Assessments should be completed by the candidate's employer. This course provides the 40-hour training certificate and an opportunity to prepare for the Initial Competency Assessment. Both the 40-hour training and successful completion of an Initial Competency Assessment are required for eligibility to sit for the Registered Behavior Technician Certification exam.
When can I start this course?
This course is open enrollment, so you can register and start the course whenever you are ready. Access to your course can take 24-48 business hours.
What if I don't have enough time to complete the course within the time frame provided?
The time allotted for course completion has been calculated based on the number of course hours. However, if you are unable to complete the course, contact the student advising team to see what options you may have available to work out a suitable completion date. Please note that an extension fee may be charged.
What kind of support will I receive?
Our courses are designed to accommodate various learning preferences. Depending on the course structure, you may get different forms of support. Self-paced courses are designed to be user-friendly and independent, minimizing the need for external support. In courses with instructors, our direct platform support feature includes opportunities for questions, discussions, and remediation, with email and phone support available for select courses. Our student advising team is available to guide you on program requirements and administrative requests, but they do not provide assistance with course content. Our goal is to provide you with the necessary support for success, whether it's through self-paced exploration, direct communication, or guidance from our advising team.
What happens when I complete the course?
Upon successfully passing the final exam, you will be awarded a certificate of completion from the school or organization that you registered through.
Am I guaranteed a job?
ed2go courses will help you gain the skills you need to obtain an entry-level position in most cases. However, you should always research the job market in your area before enrolling.
Can I get financial assistance?
ed2go courses are non-credit, so they do not qualify for federal aid, FAFSA, and Pell Grant. In some states, vocational rehab or workforce development boards may provide funding to take our courses. Additionally, you may qualify for financial assistance if you meet certain requirements. Learn more about financial assistance.
How can I get more information about this course?
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