I happy to see a Black woman in this Field of work I’ve e been thinking of doing this for some time my son is autistic and I e noticed there isn’t many African American people and I said I want to change that thank you for this great video I’m feeling more confident to go ahead and start my online course 🥰💪🏾
@@berealstar6435 yes you get a certificate. Your start and end day must be within 180 days. I completed their training in about 1.5 weeks and passed my test about 2 weeks ago
@@berealstar6435 correct. I recommend using ABA rocks to study for the test too. They have RBT mock exams and it’s helpful because if you get a question wrong it explains the terms to you. I literally took the quizzes over and over until I was getting 100% on all of them. Then I went through the RBT checklist and made sure I understood all the terms
Thank you for this. I’m currently going through a career change and am now looking into this position. This definitely helps in me successfully going through with everything.
I just got hired. I’m use to working with adults with developmental disabilities so I’m hopeful that I can pick up and learn my new role. Just wanted to say thank you so much, I feel very positive about this career change after seeing this video😁
I love you’re page! We’re going into the same field, PMHNP 🤗 I’m working as a RBT at the moment and I have a Bachelors in Psychology. I wanted to go for my BSN but I’m choosing to do an ADN program so I can work and gain experience as a RN nurse and go straight into a MSN program. Hope all goes well for you love 💕
Thank you so much for the information. Your spirit is so peaceful, I really enjoyed listening to you. And you go girl on getting your degree! I cannot imagine the demands that come with obtaining such a high level degree and I am praying for you right now for continued peace and support while finishing your degree. 🙏❤️
yes! thank you for this informational video! ive seen a bunch of RBT jobs not even applying cause I dont have the skill set and today I stumbled upon a site to get the training for the free. im studying counseling in school so this would be great for me for an entry level mental health position.
My current job in clinic based and since this pandemic happened we moved services to in home and let me tell you I am so ready to go back to clinic based 🙃😫
Thank you so much! Ive been a preschool teacher for 6 years working with all children of all ages and i love it. I want to go into this field because i do love working with children and thats what i see myself doing. but ive been so nervous... i have never worked with special needs kids. I think it’ll challenge me more and i like that. This video have helped me so much!! I keep repeating it lol. Just need to take a risk! Get my foot in the water have faith. Thank you so much for all the information.
Go for it, you never know where this field make take you! It is a blessing to be a blessing and you will have the chance to be that for these kids! I wish you all the best, and keep me updated!
Thanks for this video! Lately I've been looking in to becoming a rbt and was kind of confused about the first step to take. I'm currently in school for social work and worked at a preschool for 5 years.
I'm on the spectrum and I want to inspire people that are going through hard times that they can do anything they put their minds to and that sometimes you have to be patient to get what you really want. I want to be an advocate for people with Autism and have a better understanding with it and help others that want answers. Thank you again!!!
LOL!!! “It’s not that commonnnnnn but it is!”Been there had a coke and came back hahaha! I’ve been in behavioral health for the past 15 or more years and have been cussed, spit on, hit, picked up and dropped and whatever else! But I’ll NEVER quit it! I love so much that you’re sharing this. I have no doubt you are great at your job and you’re very needed in the field! Thank you so much for what you do, keep on keepin on!
Awesome video! Thank you for making this! I can tell that you’re very passionate about helping people and it’s amazing to see people like you in this field!
Just found your video! I really appreciated your positive outlook but that you kept it balanced with the realities of the field. Super helpful, best of luck to you in your nursing program!
I’m a RBT and becoming a BCBAits the best thing I ever went through and I did it through my job inst as of school and the state.I’m a natural when it comes to me.. I have been working with kids since I was 17 and continued my career. I was not a license professional but I already knew what was expected and I am observant so I can tolerate working with kids in this gield. People think it’s okay ash but it’s only easy for those who are xperibced the life. If you never been around kids or went to school for psychology and think you can handle it most drop out and give up and it’s a commitment you need to step back to think would this be a good fit.
I loved this video! I’ve been considering getting into the behavioral/mental health field. Specifically I’ve been looking at becoming an RBT, but I’ve been kind of hesitant because I wasn’t sure to expect. I definitely feel like I know a little bit more now though. 🤗
@@beza7419 It was great I completed my 40 hours last week and this past week Ive been doing classroom training with my agency and I also got to meet my client yesterday! I observed him and a current RBT at the clients house yesterday and got to know him a bit before working with him!
I just had my final interview (minus the shadowing because there was not enough time, as it was an end of day) I'm hopeful that I can get the option as my family has always thought that I have signs but no actual diagnosis of autism.
We are literally same person in career goals lol I just have a BS in psych - going for BSN - applied to be a RBT for now (boo covid and nursing acceptance) and I want to go to grad school for PMHNP as well 😂 So I’ll be stalking your channel now lol
I always tell my friends to have a great understanding of the definition of ABA. Be personable. And possibly an understanding of what behavioral impacts autism may have depending on where you are interviewing.
I would recommend prepping some answers for situational-outcome behavioral questions, like when was a time you had to overcome a difficult situation and what have you done to fix it. If you've worked with kids , showcase your highlights. Good luck!! I hope this helps!
Thanks so much for this review, it was helpful. How did you feel about doing therapy in your clients home? I am worried about doing sessions during a pandemic and wondered if you had any advice...thank you!
For me, I was done by the time the pandemic started, but I remember my friends who were still working at the beginning saying that sessions were either halted or left up to the parents discretion. I think they've gone back fully with the intent of having safe socially distance sessions, but i'm not even sure how it is managed. I wish i could help more.
Hey! I started like two weeks ago as a BT. I work at a home setting. The client didn’t have any toys or board games to work on goals with so I bought games and reinforcers. Does your company provide you with any of that stuff? Also … I definitely thought the BCBA would tell me exactly what to do for the goals but I realized I had to figure out like what games to play and think of the ideas. I was unaware that would be my role and I actually dislike that 😂 it takes my time outside of work that I was unaware of happening. Does any of this sound familiar and were there any things that you had expectations on that were different from your role?
At the time there were some techs that would purchase their own reinforcers to take to session but I did not. Most of my client's parents purchased reinforcers to use rather than the company. If i did have a client that actually asked me for something repeatedly I'd take it into consideration. I'd have to agree that I had the same surprise occur.
Great video. I have a question. I started out as a Para which turned into a Comm Hab specialist and in search for better pay, I decided to get certified as an RBT. On paper all 3 of these roles seem VERY similar in demands. Do you also find that to be the case?
Thank you for the video! It was helpful :) I’m getting ready to take the competency exam... what are your thoughts on that? Is it hard? I’m nervous because I haven’t actually worked in the field yet.. just completed training!
Carly Sponseller hey! So you totally don’t have to work in the field to do great on the exam! Take your time, review your material and trust yourself! It wasn’t too bad nor hard! It will let you know if you passed right after.
Thank you so much for making this video! My long term goal is to apply to PA school but I am still in need of direct patient care hours. Do you think RBT would count as "direct patient care"? Thanks!
PA school are very particular, they look for things like EMT, patient care tech, medical assistant, all the way up to nursing and other healthcare careers.
If I’d like to aim to be a BCBA, would it be helpful (or even imperative) to first work as a RBT? I’m thinking of trying to get a job as a RBT while I get my masters.
I would definitely recommend working as a RBT first or even as you're in a BCBA program. I definitely recommend it! It will really give you a much better perspective about the field of ABA therapy and the influence of a BCBA. It will also be helpful for understanding content in your courses and your job may even be able to provide you the BCBA supervisor hours you'll need before you're certified as a BCBA. I think its also very important to know the role of a RBT because you'll be their supervisor and you'll understand the ins and outs of the position.
@@TheDanielleDenise Wow thank you so much!! Yes that all makes sense to me. I feel like if I was an RBT, I'd want to work for a BCBA who'd been "in the trenches" so to speak. Thank you again!
Thank you so much, now I really feel motivated! lol! Question, once I become certified and get hired as a RBT, will I be working as an assistant to the BCBA?
Great question! So you will be implementing the interventions that the BCBA creates, you'll be working one on one with the BCBA. A BCaBA or Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst would be their assistant, if they have one.
From what I've seen some jobs want someone with a bachelor's, other jobs just require a high school diploma and maybe 1 year of experience working with kids. The pay does not seem worth it for somebody going to school for a longer period. To be honest it hardly seems like a livable wage in California.
I will be starting my 40 hour Trainning with a company in September. I wanted to know how long does it take to become a RBT, and what other careers can this lead to after certification.
Hello, I am a RBT it takes 2 weeks to get through training, you can study and have on the job training while youre in training. After you complete your training, you should be prepared to take your exam, The exam covers mostly scenarios, so learn the definition.
Mariam Itani-Kashif I do have the opportunity to start a 40 hour trainning now. Do you recommend I start that trainning or just wait. To do everything with the company. I can complete the 40 hour by September. When I spoke to the BCBA, She said I can do my competency with them and hands on trainning. Just need advice for those who already went through the process Thank you!
@@sharifabrown59 congratulations on your job. I would recommend which ever is cheapest and most efficient, that means if your job offers to pay for all of your certifications, the rbt exam, rbt training, cpi, npi, then yes wait until your training begins. It will be worth the wait. My training was efficient, the bcbas and peer mentors quiz you and on the job training allows for a more knowledgeable comprehension of what you are learning from your 40 hour training. Keep in mind an rbt works mostly with children or adults with behavior needs or persons on the spectrum. The field of ABA can lead to a variety of careers you just have to look for what you want. 🤩🤩
Hi, I’m looking for some companies that are offering training but it is very hard to find companies that give this option. Do you have any tips on where I should look and how to know if the job offers training
I typically spend time hunting on indeed and glassdoor, it's usually listed in the job description next to salary, it should say "training or paid training included". Its pretty time consuming but I hope this helps. Sometime before I even start search i type in "RBT + Paid Training "
I did take some classes when I was working as a tech, and I had to really stress to my company how important it was to for me to have adequate drive time and time off for school. Once I started my nursing program I quit, not just because my program was in a different field but because of how rigorous my program is. I know of other people in my program who are techs and it's all about time management and your company being flexible, that goes for any job and any program. I hope this helps!
Most jobs for example will give you a sign on bonus if you already have the certification but it depends because for example in Northern California the competency assessment and training are a expensive.
@@elenamendoza5907 thanks for responding! I live in NY it's expensive as well however the Autism Foundation provides free RBT training only. I was thinking about taking that 40 hr course on my own then apply for a job and hopefully that will increase my chances of higher pay 🤷🏾♀️
Hi! I’m new here and I’m currently in the training part to becoming a RBT. Can you be an RBT forever or is the point of being an RBT to advance to a BCBA?
Hi! Some of the people that trained me had no plans of becoming a BCBA and had been RBTs for over 15 years. Some people prefer that role, and still being able to work directly with the clients almost daily.
NEW FOLLOW UP VIDEO FOR THE DO'S AND DONT'S OF BEING AN RBT IS LIVE : th-cam.com/video/qydbqpwgK1s/w-d-xo.html
Do you have an email?
Is this a stepping stone for you? Also do you have to bathe the patients
I happy to see a Black woman in this
Field of work I’ve e been thinking of doing this for some time my son is autistic and I e noticed there isn’t many African American people and I said I want to change that thank you for this great video I’m feeling more confident to go ahead and start my online course 🥰💪🏾
Autism partnership foundation has a free 40 hour training online! If your company doesn’t provide training I recommend taking the free training
Do you gey a certificate for it and does ot expire ?
@@berealstar6435 yes you get a certificate. Your start and end day must be within 180 days. I completed their training in about 1.5 weeks and passed my test about 2 weeks ago
@@KristynaaYvette thank you ! Is the certificate still good after the 180 days
I find it hard to find someone to test with
@@berealstar6435 correct. I recommend using ABA rocks to study for the test too. They have RBT mock exams and it’s helpful because if you get a question wrong it explains the terms to you. I literally took the quizzes over and over until I was getting 100% on all of them. Then I went through the RBT checklist and made sure I understood all the terms
I love how professional you are! This is a very informative video.
Thank you so much!
Thank you for this. I’m currently going through a career change and am now looking into this position. This definitely helps in me successfully going through with everything.
Glad you found this helpful! Good luck on your journey!
@@TheDanielleDenise where do I take this exam please?. Congratulations to you, you are very ambitious .
English major, and I got hired!
I just got hired. I’m use to working with adults with developmental disabilities so I’m hopeful that I can pick up and learn my new role. Just wanted to say thank you so much, I feel very positive about this career change after seeing this video😁
Hey thanks girl. Glad I found this. I'm newly Registered and nervous😓...I will start next week. Pray for me 😭🙏
LeapFrog Good Luck!!! Most importantly I hope you have fun on the job , I’ll be praying for you, you got this!
@@TheDanielleDenise Thanks so much 😘
@@LeapFrog691 so how is it going for you? I will be starting soon.
I love you’re page! We’re going into the same field, PMHNP 🤗 I’m working as a RBT at the moment and I have a Bachelors in Psychology. I wanted to go for my BSN but I’m choosing to do an ADN program so I can work and gain experience as a RN nurse and go straight into a MSN program. Hope all goes well for you love 💕
Thank you so much for the information. Your spirit is so peaceful, I really enjoyed listening to you. And you go girl on getting your degree! I cannot imagine the demands that come with obtaining such a high level degree and I am praying for you right now for continued peace and support while finishing your degree. 🙏❤️
I cannot express you to you how much your comment has warmed my heart! Thank you so much for your kind words! 💛
yes! thank you for this informational video! ive seen a bunch of RBT jobs not even applying cause I dont have the skill set and today I stumbled upon a site to get the training for the free. im studying counseling in school so this would be great for me for an entry level mental health position.
I'm glad my video was able to assist you in your process!
What’s the website?
This was soo helpful !! I am now doing the online training & I am so excited for this job offer.
Hi, if you don’t mind me asking, where are you doing the online training? .. Like what website?
Awesome!! I'm glad this video was helpful!! 💛
Awesome, what online class did you choose? Congrats in advance!
Which online training? Please please please
Which school
My current job in clinic based and since this pandemic happened we moved services to in home and let me tell you I am so ready to go back to clinic based 🙃😫
omg ahaha wishing you the best, and hoping you'll be back in the clinic soon!
Thank you for giving so much important details as to what to expect in the field!
I love how organized and well informed this video is! Thank you!!! Love your positive and kind energy. ❤️
Thank you so much!!
Thank you so much! Ive been a preschool teacher for 6 years working with all children of all ages and i love it. I want to go into this field because i do love working with children and thats what i see myself doing. but ive been so nervous... i have never worked with special needs kids. I think it’ll challenge me more and i like that. This video have helped me so much!! I keep repeating it lol. Just need to take a risk! Get my foot in the water have faith. Thank you so much for all the information.
Go for it, you never know where this field make take you! It is a blessing to be a blessing and you will have the chance to be that for these kids! I wish you all the best, and keep me updated!
Thanks for this video! Lately I've been looking in to becoming a rbt and was kind of confused about the first step to take. I'm currently in school for social work and worked at a preschool for 5 years.
Glad you found this video helpful! Definitely just look for a job that has training or finding a 40 hour course , and that will get you started!
Thankyou so much for this video. Literally the most helpful video I’ve found so far.
So glad you found my video helpful! Thank you for watching!
Thank you so much! You have no idea how much you've just helped me. I'm extremely motivated to do this.
I'm on the spectrum and I want to inspire people that are going through hard times that they can do anything they put their minds to and that sometimes you have to be patient to get what you really want. I want to be an advocate for people with Autism and have a better understanding with it and help others that want answers. Thank you again!!!
Very realistic, informative, and direct. Thank you! I just applied to a position; fingers crossed!
This video was so informative and helpful I feel like it has helped me a lot with uncertainties I've had with applying to be an ABA technician
That is so awesome to hear! I wish you the best on your journey!
LOL!!! “It’s not that commonnnnnn but it is!”Been there had a coke and came back hahaha! I’ve been in behavioral health for the past 15 or more years and have been cussed, spit on, hit, picked up and dropped and whatever else! But I’ll NEVER quit it! I love so much that you’re sharing this. I have no doubt you are great at your job and you’re very needed in the field! Thank you so much for what you do, keep on keepin on!
Awesome video! Thank you for making this! I can tell that you’re very passionate about helping people and it’s amazing to see people like you in this field!
Thank you, that means so much!
LOVE THE DETAILS!! Thank you so much
Just found your video! I really appreciated your positive outlook but that you kept it balanced with the realities of the field. Super helpful, best of luck to you in your nursing program!
Awesome video! You told it how it is. Not an easy job but extremely rewarding. Hope you keep the videos coming!
Thank you! I will definitely continue rolling out RBT content!
I’m glad I found this video. I’m in undergrad for social science. I have certification as a RBT!
I’m a RBT and becoming a BCBAits the best thing I ever went through and I did it through my job inst as of school and the state.I’m a natural when it comes to me.. I have been working with kids since I was 17 and continued my career. I was not a license professional but I already knew what was expected and I am observant so I can tolerate working with kids in this gield. People think it’s okay ash but it’s only easy for those who are xperibced the life. If you never been around kids or went to school for psychology and think you can handle it most drop out and give up and it’s a commitment you need to step back to think would this be a good fit.
What’s the difference between a RBT & a BCBA?
Where can i get such opportunities in south africa? Im interested i have degree in psychology
Thanks so much for posting this! ♥️ praying this new opportunity works out! I think it’s gonna be so rewarding!
This video really helped me! I just got offered the job as a RBT! I can’t wait to watch more of your videos!
I love you ❤ thank you so much for each video you create 🙏🏻
This was so helpful! I start as an RBT in about two weeks! I’m going for my BCBA and have been making some videos about the journey!
Oh my how awesome! Best of luck on your journey! ✨
Goals🥰
just starting this carreer! glad i found you chanel!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! love your honesty and vibe
I never finished with following through with the RBT exam 🤦🏽♀️🤣 but I did learn a lot doing this job for about a year.
There is a lot to learn with this job! But hey this also shows people that it can be done without the certification!
Your video helped me out SO MUCH. Thank you!
I'm so glad, you're welcome!
Thank you so much for the video!!
Thank you so much for your informative video. It has been very valuable and awarding for me.
Awesome and informative video. I’m about to apply to nursing school to after become a PMHNP. Thanks so much for the info!
You're so welcome!
I loved this video! I’ve been considering getting into the behavioral/mental health field. Specifically I’ve been looking at becoming an RBT, but I’ve been kind of hesitant because I wasn’t sure to expect. I definitely feel like I know a little bit more now though. 🤗
Just stumbled across your channel! You are so sweet adorable! Thanks for the info I am about to start training next week
Thank you so much!! I hope training went well for you!! 🤍🤍
very professional and clear! thank you
Thank you so much and thank you for watching!!
My first day is tomorrow! So excited and nervous!!!
I hope you have a great first day!! Good luck!
How did it go?
@@beza7419 It was great I completed my 40 hours last week and this past week Ive been doing classroom training with my agency and I also got to meet my client yesterday! I observed him and a current RBT at the clients house yesterday and got to know him a bit before working with him!
I just had my final interview (minus the shadowing because there was not enough time, as it was an end of day) I'm hopeful that I can get the option as my family has always thought that I have signs but no actual diagnosis of autism.
Thank you ! I found the website so confusing thanks for breaking this down in plain ENGLISH!!
Thank you so much for this! I am seriously looking at this as a career move and this was helpful!
Thanks for posting. I look forward to your future videos.
Adrian L you’re welcome! & thank you so much for watching!
yaaasss my oxygen 41k views so proud of u !
Awww thanks friend!
Lol, you cracked me up about the family trips. 😆😆 God Bless You!!!
I’m happy I found your channel . ❤️
I'm glad to have you here!!
Awesome, I'm a 3rd year junior at my university and been looking into this
Love this! Thanks for posting
Adaeze Michelle thank you for watching!
Thank you so much for your video, it's so very helpful!
You’re welcome, thank you for watching!
this was so helpful, thank you
excellent summary, thank you
You're welcome!!
Love you hoodie! Cruelty free 🙌🏼
Hello there, thank you so much for the video this has helped me out alot alot 🙏🏾
Great video, thank you.
awesome video!
Thank you!
So sad i live at Jamaica, I don't think that job is offered here😭.
We are literally same person in career goals lol
I just have a BS in psych - going for BSN - applied to be a RBT for now (boo covid and nursing acceptance) and I want to go to grad school for PMHNP as well 😂
So I’ll be stalking your channel now lol
TWINSSSS!! Stay a while and keep me posted on your nursing updates!
Omg I love your sweatshirt!
Thank you, I got it a couple years ago from a brand called "Wholesome Culture"
what are some tips for an RBT interview because I have one coming up and i am honestly sooooo nervous...😓
I always tell my friends to have a great understanding of the definition of ABA. Be personable. And possibly an understanding of what behavioral impacts autism may have depending on where you are interviewing.
I would recommend prepping some answers for situational-outcome behavioral questions, like when was a time you had to overcome a difficult situation and what have you done to fix it. If you've worked with kids , showcase your highlights. Good luck!! I hope this helps!
@@dmarvel3474 I completely agree!
Love that sweatshirt ❤
I know this wasn’t the purpose of this video but I just have to get up and do my makeup because your skin and makeup look so good I’m jealous af.
Oh my goodness, you are SO pleasant 💞
Thank you!! You are amazing
You're so welcome and thank you!
Great video, very helpful!
Love the sweater
Thank you! It was from the brand called Wholesome culture
Thanks for the info.
You bet!
Thank you, totally different angel I didn't even consider.
You are adorable! Loved this video!
Thank you so much!! You're the sweetest!
thank you so much for this :,)
You're so welcome!
❤️❤️❤️thank u so much!
You are so welcome!
Love this video!! I’m starting out In this career now. Also- where’s your hoodie from?!
Thank you for this video
Thanks so much for this review, it was helpful. How did you feel about doing therapy in your clients home? I am worried about doing sessions during a pandemic and wondered if you had any advice...thank you!
For me, I was done by the time the pandemic started, but I remember my friends who were still working at the beginning saying that sessions were either halted or left up to the parents discretion. I think they've gone back fully with the intent of having safe socially distance sessions, but i'm not even sure how it is managed. I wish i could help more.
Thank you Queen
Hey! I started like two weeks ago as a BT. I work at a home setting. The client didn’t have any toys or board games to work on goals with so I bought games and reinforcers. Does your company provide you with any of that stuff? Also … I definitely thought the BCBA would tell me exactly what to do for the goals but I realized I had to figure out like what games to play and think of the ideas. I was unaware that would be my role and I actually dislike that 😂 it takes my time outside of work that I was unaware of happening. Does any of this sound familiar and were there any things that you had expectations on that were different from your role?
At the time there were some techs that would purchase their own reinforcers to take to session but I did not. Most of my client's parents purchased reinforcers to use rather than the company. If i did have a client that actually asked me for something repeatedly I'd take it into consideration. I'd have to agree that I had the same surprise occur.
Great video. I have a question. I started out as a Para which turned into a Comm Hab specialist and in search for better pay, I decided to get certified as an RBT. On paper all 3 of these roles seem VERY similar in demands. Do you also find that to be the case?
I start soon but in Canada!
Thank you!!!!!
You are so beautiful. Thank you for the information.
Thank you so much & You are so welcome!!
Thank you for the video! It was helpful :) I’m getting ready to take the competency exam... what are your thoughts on that? Is it hard? I’m nervous because I haven’t actually worked in the field yet.. just completed training!
Carly Sponseller hey! So you totally don’t have to work in the field to do great on the exam! Take your time, review your material and trust yourself! It wasn’t too bad nor hard! It will let you know if you passed right after.
I have my training in two weeks 🙂
Best wishes to you. Did you take your exam?
Thank you so much for making this video! My long term goal is to apply to PA school but I am still in need of direct patient care hours. Do you think RBT would count as "direct patient care"? Thanks!
PA school are very particular, they look for things like EMT, patient care tech, medical assistant, all the way up to nursing and other healthcare careers.
I,work in the mental health services and I want to become a RBT
this video is so helpful fren
I'm from Boston 20-22 an hour
Thank you❤
If I’d like to aim to be a BCBA, would it be helpful (or even imperative) to first work as a RBT? I’m thinking of trying to get a job as a RBT while I get my masters.
I would definitely recommend working as a RBT first or even as you're in a BCBA program. I definitely recommend it! It will really give you a much better perspective about the field of ABA therapy and the influence of a BCBA. It will also be helpful for understanding content in your courses and your job may even be able to provide you the BCBA supervisor hours you'll need before you're certified as a BCBA. I think its also very important to know the role of a RBT because you'll be their supervisor and you'll understand the ins and outs of the position.
@@TheDanielleDenise Wow thank you so much!! Yes that all makes sense to me. I feel like if I was an RBT, I'd want to work for a BCBA who'd been "in the trenches" so to speak. Thank you again!
You’re welcome! Best of luck on your journey! ✨
Thank you so much, now I really feel motivated! lol! Question, once I become certified and get hired as a RBT, will I be working as an assistant to the BCBA?
RBTs arent assistants to BCBAs there is the BCaBA position. RBTs do implement plans made by BCBAs and do 1:1 therapy
Great question! So you will be implementing the interventions that the BCBA creates, you'll be working one on one with the BCBA. A BCaBA or Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst would be their assistant, if they have one.
I didn't see that Nicole already covered it 💛🙌
From what I've seen some jobs want someone with a bachelor's, other jobs just require a high school diploma and maybe 1 year of experience working with kids. The pay does not seem worth it for somebody going to school for a longer period. To be honest it hardly seems like a livable wage in California.
I will be starting my 40 hour Trainning with a company in September. I wanted to know how long does it take to become a RBT, and what other careers can this lead to after certification.
Hello, I am a RBT it takes 2 weeks to get through training, you can study and have on the job training while youre in training. After you complete your training, you should be prepared to take your exam, The exam covers mostly scenarios, so learn the definition.
Mariam's response hits every point!!
Mariam Itani-Kashif
I do have the opportunity to start a 40 hour trainning now. Do you recommend I start that trainning or just wait. To do everything with the company. I can complete the 40 hour by September. When I spoke to the BCBA, She said I can do my competency with them and hands on trainning. Just need advice for those who already went through the process
Thank you!
@@sharifabrown59 congratulations on your job. I would recommend which ever is cheapest and most efficient, that means if your job offers to pay for all of your certifications, the rbt exam, rbt training, cpi, npi, then yes wait until your training begins. It will be worth the wait. My training was efficient, the bcbas and peer mentors quiz you and on the job training allows for a more knowledgeable comprehension of what you are learning from your 40 hour training. Keep in mind an rbt works mostly with children or adults with behavior needs or persons on the spectrum. The field of ABA can lead to a variety of careers you just have to look for what you want. 🤩🤩
@Mariam Itani-Kashif. Thank you for your
response so your saying just wait don’t take the free 40 hour trainning now.
Hi, I’m looking for some companies that are offering training but it is very hard to find companies that give this option. Do you have any tips on where I should look and how to know if the job offers training
I typically spend time hunting on indeed and glassdoor, it's usually listed in the job description next to salary, it should say "training or paid training included". Its pretty time consuming but I hope this helps. Sometime before I even start search i type in "RBT + Paid Training "
jackie reed try teampbs
I want to know if you are full time or part time and your experience with how you handle the balance between this job and going to school ! Help !
I did take some classes when I was working as a tech, and I had to really stress to my company how important it was to for me to have adequate drive time and time off for school. Once I started my nursing program I quit, not just because my program was in a different field but because of how rigorous my program is. I know of other people in my program who are techs and it's all about time management and your company being flexible, that goes for any job and any program. I hope this helps!
I really disliked being an rbt did it for 5 years ! I can honestly say none of my co workers stayed
Did she say “two baby fists to the eye”..?😂🤣😂 I love her already!🤗🌺
Some jobs offer training and assessment but I wonder if they will pay less compared to already have taken the 40 hour training with a private company
Most jobs for example will give you a sign on bonus if you already have the certification but it depends because for example in Northern California the competency assessment and training are a expensive.
@@elenamendoza5907 thanks for responding! I live in NY it's expensive as well however the Autism Foundation provides free RBT training only. I was thinking about taking that 40 hr course on my own then apply for a job and hopefully that will increase my chances of higher pay 🤷🏾♀️
I have an interview for the next week and I really do not know what is for this jobs, I just apply to hiring event and I do not know what expect.
Hi! I’m new here and I’m currently in the training part to becoming a RBT. Can you be an RBT forever or is the point of being an RBT to advance to a BCBA?
Hi! Some of the people that trained me had no plans of becoming a BCBA and had been RBTs for over 15 years. Some people prefer that role, and still being able to work directly with the clients almost daily.
@@TheDanielleDenise thank you! I got a job as an RBT and was very curious.. I do plan on getting my masters🥰