Become a behavior technician with our course

A behavior technician works with clients in clinical and natural settings. The ABAT implements ABA programs that have been designed by a behavior analyst. The program's goals vary depending on a client's age. Younger clients might work on color identification and food programs. Older clients might work on hygiene, social skill development, and organizational skills.

Getting certified as an ABAT will help accelerate your career in the field of ABA with a nationally accredited certification. The career opportunities for certified behavior technicians can be with ABA companies, in the school classroom, and in group homes with adults. This path can progress forward an assistant/bachelor’s level certification known as QASP-S (Qualified Autism Services Practitioner - Supervisor), Behavior Analyst (Qualified Behavior Analyst), all the way to becoming a PhD.

This is a choice every individual needs to make based on their career goals, time, and financial situation. Becoming an Applied Behavior Analysis Technician IS a great way to learn about the field of ABA and become more well rounded in working with people who are neuro-diverse.

Individuals that become Applied Behavior Analysis Technicians obtain knowledge about ABA and the different degrees of autism. An ABAT will work with clients to gain new skills that are outlined by their supervisor in the client’s treatment plan.

Candidates to become an ABAT must be at least 18 years of age and have a high school diploma or an equivalent. For a complete list of requirements please visit: https://qababoard.com/aba-technician-credential/

The ABAT certification course includes 40 hours of approved assessment based ABA coursework (including 3 hours in Ethics and 5 hours in Autism Core Knowledge). Those who do the course will need to secure an appropriate supervisor to complete their 15 hours of fieldwork. They can do this before or after completing the training and taking the exam. Training must be developed or delivered by a master’s level licensed professional within the scope of ABA and autism.

This is a self-paced course that can be completed within 40 hours. Participants in The Behavior University typically complete the training and pass the exam within 30 days.

The cost of the ABAT certification is $125, which does not include the cost of the retake fee should you fail the exam. If you live in a country that qualifies for the developing world pricing be sure to ask. For more information, visit here: https://qababoard.com/taking-examinations/

With decades of experience in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis, the people who will be in charge of your certification possess rich and diverse clinical experience in the home, school setting, and the community. The Behavior University follows strict competency and supervisorial standards and we impart such ethics into the Applied Behavior Analysis Technicians we train.