The Registered Behavior Technician™ (RBT®) is a credential created by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board. The RBT® credential is primarily for those to provide direct service line intervention for individuals diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The number of RBTs® has risen exponentially since its creation in 2014. With the increasing number of RBTs®, this paper outlines concerns about the hours of required training (i.e., 40 hours), quality of intervention being provided, and the risks associated with not addressing these concerns.
