Preparing your RBT now and for the future belongs in serious BCBA study because it shapes whether behavior-analytic decisions stay useful once they leave a clean training example and enter supervision meetings, staff training, clinic systems, and performance review. In Preparing your RBT now and for the future, for this course, the practical stakes show up in better performance, lower drift, and more sustainable team development, not in abstract discussion alone.
Provider: BehaviorLive — via Hoosier Association for Behavior Analysis
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Join Free →Both organizations and RBTs alike face significant challenges, including inadequate training and supervision; high turnover; and limited career advancement opportunities. This presentation addresses these challenges by highlighting the importance of hiring a diverse workforce and systematically evaluating staffs' clinical performance at all levels. Such evaluations help identify strengths and areas for improvement, providing a roadmap for supervisors to make equitable data-driven decisions regarding staff training that aligns with both professional goals and client needs. By emphasizing structured supervision, continuous learning, and organizational support, we aim to empower RBTs to excel in their current roles and prepare for future opportunities. Attendees will gain practical tools for improving assessments, training, and career advancement pathways, ultimately cultivating a skilled and motivated RBT workforce ready to meet the evolving goals of the individual and demands of the field.
| Certification Body | Credits | Type |
|---|---|---|
| BACB® | 1 | General |
| COA | 1 | — |
Dr. Karly Cordova, Ed.D., BCBA-D, received her Bachelor's Degree in Human Growth and Development, her Masters Degree in Counseling Psychology, and her Doctoral degree in Educational Leadership with a minor in Autism. Dr. Cordova has worked in the field of ABA since 2001, consulting in schools, clinics, group homes, and private homes; and has been a Board Certified Behavior Analyst since 2004. Dr. Cordova’s expertise resides in the areas of teaching functional life skills, conducting research in applied settings, disseminating ABA through effective and systematic supervision, and building capacity within organizations. Additionally, Dr. Cordova served as Florida’s Gold Coast ABA’s Vice President and subsequent President, and as a senate board member for the Credentialing of Ethical Behavioral Organizations (COEBO). Dr. Cordova has authored four books on structured approaches to supervision.
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All behavior-analytic intervention is individualized. The information on this page is for educational purposes and does not constitute clinical advice. Treatment decisions should be informed by the best available published research, individualized assessment, and obtained with the informed consent of the client or their legal guardian. Behavior analysts are responsible for practicing within the boundaries of their competence and adhering to the BACB Ethics Code for Behavior Analysts.