The Registered Behavior Technician certification is the entry-level credential most widely held by direct care staff in ABA organizations, and managing the certification process at scale is one of the most operationally demanding administrative challenges facing large ABA providers. Analise Herrera's course addresses the specific challenge of building training and certification management systems that work reliably across hundreds or thousands of RBTs — the scale at which ad hoc approaches consistently fail.
Provider: BehaviorLive — via Oregon Association for Behavior Analysis
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Join Free →As the field of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) continues to grow, so too do the demands placed on organizations to ensure that behavior technicians are trained, certified, and prepared to provide high-quality services. This presentation will provide an overview of the upcoming changes to the Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification process set to take effect in January 2026. These changes will have widespread implications for how ABA organizations recruit, train, and support new RBTs. Attendees will gain a clear understanding of these revisions and explore how one large ABA provider has proactively adjusted its training infrastructure to align with the evolving standards. Participants will review the redesigned RBT training experience implemented by the organization, including onboarding systems, competency assessment practices, and tools for supporting RBTs during their initial days of client service. n addition to reviewing certification requirements, the session will examine the logistical and operational challenges faced by organizations tasked with preparing new employees for direct client work, often under tight timelines and with high client needs. Attendees will be encouraged to reflect on common tensions in the field, such as balancing the need for rapid staff deployment with the necessity of maintaining compliance and quality. This reflection will include discussion around staff readiness, supervisory capacity, and the infrastructure needed to support high-volume onboarding pipelines. The session will further explore the solutions employed by the featured organization to meet these demands, including centralized training systems, regionally supported onboarding, and the use of data to monitor certification progress. Attendees will learn how the organization has scaled its training systems to maintain the certification status of hundreds of RBTs, while also supporting professional development and ethical practice. Lessons learned from implementation—both successes and missteps—will be shared to help other organizations consider how similar strategies might be adapted to their own context. An additional focus will be provided on the overlap between national RBT certification practices and Oregon's state-specific requirements for Registered Behavior Analysis Interventionists (RBAIs). Presenters will draw parallels between the two credentialing systems, highlighting how strategies designed to manage RBT certification can be effectively generalized to support RBAI registration and maintenance. This segment will be particularly relevant for clinical leaders and administrators navigating both national and state requirements. This presentation is ideal for clinical supervisors, training coordinators, and operational leaders looking to stay ahead of certification changes while building systems that support sustainable growth and ethical practice in behavior analysis. Through a mix of policy review, organizational case study, and practical reflection, attendees will leave with actionable insights to support their own teams.
| Certification Body | Credits | Type |
|---|---|---|
| BACB® | 1 | Supervision |
Analise Herrera has worked in the ABA industry since 2008. She began her career as a behavior technician and received her BCBA certification in 2014 following completion of a Masters in Applied Behavior Analysis from St. Cloud State University. Analise's early career was spent at Play Connections Autism Services, a small locally owned ABA clinic in Beaverton, Oregon. In 2018, Play Connections joined the LEARN Behavioral Network. During this transition, Analise acted as Assistant Clinical Director, opening a second clinic in the Portland Metro area. Analise became the Director of Technician Training in fall of 2022, launching a high quality, hybrid new hire training program for all behavior technicians joining LEARN. The Training Leadership team works collaboratively with other departments within LEARN Behavioral to evolve training practices and achieve training at high volumes without compromising quality. Outside of LEARN Behavioral, Analise has served as the President for the Oregon Association for Behavior Analysis (ORABA) for the last two years and previously served as the Public Policy Co-chair for ORABA. Analise is dedicated to an equitable and inclusive environment for future behavior analysts.
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