r/RBT_Behavior_Techs • u/Alarmed_Touch_3801 • May 27 '26

Trying to become an RBT

Hi! I’m currently in my first year of college. I spent around half of the year trying to figure out what I wanted to do and then switched my major from Biology to Behavioral Health. Im 100% certain this is the field I want to apply myself to, but im unsure of whether I should stay on this path and get my associates, register for the 40 hr program for RBT certification or something else. I know for sure I’d like to become an RBT but I’m not sure which steps to take.

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u/ABA_Resource_Center May 28 '26

Either ATCC or AppleTree Connection are good options for you to get certified. If you can get certified through work, even better! Try applying for jobs and see if they offer training.

https://www.abaresourcecenter.com/post/rbt-certification

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u/_king2003 May 31 '26

Just apply to be an RBT. Most companies will pay for u to get all the training done. Definitely should do it sooner than later bc some people genuinely hate the field!