Cardinal Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) Course
An interactive, developmentally focused, culturally responsive, neurodiversity-affirming training for behavior technicians
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This training program is based on the RBT Test Content Outline (3rd edition) and is designed to meet the 40-hour requirement for RBT Certification. It is offered independently of the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB). Although the BACB requirement is 40 hours, this curriculum contains over 65 hours of content.
This program is comprised of 10 modules and corresponding lessons that cover the tasks outlined in the RBT Test Content Outline (3rd edition). Topics covered in this program should prepare trainees to sit for the content outlined in the RBT Test Content Outline (3rd Edition).
- Module 1: Introduction to Applied Behavior Analysis
- Module 2: Ethics and Professional Standards
- Module 3: Learning and Development
- Module 4: Measurement and Data Collection
- Module 5: Assisting with Behavior Assessment
- Module 6: Behavior Change – Skill Acquisition
- Module 7: Behavior Change – Behavior Reduction
- Module 8: Documentation and Supervision
- Module 9: Next Steps in Certification
- Module 10: Course Review
RBT Curriculum Preview
Get a feel for the curriculum in Blackboard and Articulate
Video 1: Articulate Preview Module 3, Lesson 1
Cardinal RBT Course Information
If you have questions about the Cardinal RBT program, feel free to contact us at ecrc@louisville.edu! Please include "Cardinal RBT" in the subject line and address your message to Erica Ranade.
The University of Louisville Early Childhood Research Center (ECRC) is currently sponsoring a 12-week pilot program for the Cardinal RBT course to ensure rigor, high-quality content, and workforce readiness for future behavior technicians.
To further ensure the quality of the program, the ECRC has recruited multiple experienced providers to act as Subject Matter Experts (SMEs). These SMEs will provide valuable feedback to help positively shape the experience of future cohorts.
The Cardinal RBT course is currently being piloted with a small cohort of individuals like you! We will announce enrollment for the inaugural cohort in the Summer of 2026.
Interested in being a part of the inaugural cohort? Ensure that you meet the BACB RBT Requirements below, fill out the form located at the link below, and we will contact you when we announce enrollment!
- At least 18 years of age
- Obtained a high school diploma or equivalent
- Capable of passing a criminal background and abuse registry check
Cardinal RBT inaugural cohort interest form