RBT (Registered Behavior Technician)

What it means

A paraprofessional certification issued by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board. An RBT provides behaviour-analytic services under required ongoing supervision and is not an independent practitioner.

Term details

Category: therapy

Regional use: general

Last source check: July 28, 2026

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