Bachelor’s degree or higher in:

• Psychology
• Education
• Applied Behavior Analysis
• Special Education
• Social Work
• Or a related human services field

Certification

• Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) or
  Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst (BCaBA) — required if the training is intended to meet the BACB’s 40-hour RBT training requirement.

• Certification must be current and in good standing.

Experience

• At least 1–2 years of supervised experience delivering ABA services.

• Familiarity with behavior intervention plans, data collection, and ABA ethics.

• Experience training or supervising ABA staff is often preferred.

BACB Alignment

• If the course is marketed as BACB-compliant for RBT eligibility, the lead instructor must be a BCBA or BCaBA and must:

  • Have completed the 8-hour supervision training (BACB requirement for supervisors).

  • Oversee the training to ensure all BACB RBT Task List items are covered.

Other Recommended Credentials

• CPR/First Aid certification (if working with live clients during training).

• State-specific licensing or registration (in states where behavior technicians are regulated — Indiana does not currently license RBTs, but some employers require background checks and registry enrollment).

Lead Instructor → BCBA or BCaBA with 2+ years field experience.

Assistant Instructor/Trainer → May be RBT with several years’ experience and under BCBA supervision.

•    Must be 18 years old
•    Must have a HS Diploma or GED equivalent
•    Must be employed by a company or be willing to be employed by a company where RBT are used in the field.

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