Next steps after completing the 40-hour RBT certification course

A recent graduate of a 40-hour certification course contacted us yesterday to ask for some guidance. She was eager to start work as a Registered Behavior Technician, but was unsure how to find someone to conduct the initial competency exam.

Simply put, if you're not already employed by an agency, company or non-profit that provides applied behavior analysis services, the easiest way to get your initial competency exam is to get hired by an agency, company or non-profit that provides applied behavior analysis services.

Many employers are willing to bring a potential RBT on board with the understanding that they will provide the competency exam to their new employee (and support them through the rest of the process.) 



For more information on how the competency process works, check out this guide from the BACB.

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