“My RBT just cannot get it” or “this is the 5th time I have given the same feedback” or “Did they even learn anything in the 40 hour training?” Do you say these things as a BCBA? I know I do. After all of my training rescources are used, where do you go from there???? This is a common problem I see in our fields. My solution: REQUIRE RBTS TO GET AN ASSOCIATES FOR LICENSING! We are simply are pushing under qualified people to do things that take YEARS to understand and learn. This is frustrating for everyone! Let’s make life easier and put a holistic training BEFORE they get certified…
I agree with what you are saying to a point. I entered this field with little experience, however I am a quick study and am thankful that I am able to further my career without having had the degree. I always tell new incoming RBTs to find a good clinic to work at before they move to in home services. The clinical experience was valuable to me as a professional and I always recommend starting there first.
Gary Carone
2mo
Or, we as BCBAs could do our jobs better and realize that RBT staff are your clients too and that they need LOTS of support and training !
I agree. When I worked as a Psych Tech, I had to have at least 12-18 credit hours in Psychology, Behavior Analysis or SW before I could step foot on a hospital or residential treatment floor. It should be the same for RBTs; btw, I've also worked as a BT and I felt I was way more prepared as a Psych Tech over a RBT/BT. I had to fall back on my skills as a Psych Tech to help me as a BT at first.