Applied Behavior Analysis Technician (ABAT) Course

Internationally-Accredited QABA® Board approved, this 40 hour Applied Behavior Analysis Technician (ABAT) course will provide you with the fundamental core knowledge of autism, principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), commonly used intervention strategies and ethics in the field.

QABA® Board Approved Coursework

The Qualified Applied Behavior Analysis Credentialing Board (QABA®) is an internationally-accredited credentialing agency dedicated to ensuring the highest standard of care among professionals providing applied behavioral analysis (ABA) services for individuals with autism spectrum disorders and related disabilities.

Primary QABA® Requirements:

Applicants must be at least 18 years old
Applicants must possess a minimum of a high school diploma or national equivalent
Training must be completed within 5 years to apply for credential

Cindy Hsiang - ABAT Trainer

Cindy has been working with children on the autism spectrum and their families since 2000. She has vast experience supervising and training allied health professionals (e.g., behaviour therapists, psychologists) in relevant field across Australia, New Zealand, and Asia-Pacific. Cindy is a BCBA and the principal registered psychologist at Aspiration Education and Development Clinic in Sydney, Australia. Cindy is passionate about sharing her knowledge and experience with like-minded professionals.

Delivery Method: The ABAT course is delivered 100% online via leading online learning platform, Kajabi.

Start Date: You have the freedom to start training anytime.

Time to Complete: Enjoy the flexibility to complete the course within 6 months of purchase.

Course Length: 40 hours.

Course Structure: Self-paced readings, videos, webinars and assessments.

Optional Webinars: Students have the opportunity to attend regular webinars with course trainers. Webinars will also be recorded so you can view them at a time that is convenient to you.

Assessments: The assessments at the end of each unit are to help you to check your understanding of the content.

International Enrolments: We are proud to train students from around the world including all parts of Asia, the United States, Europe, New Zealand and Australia.

ASBA Certification

Obtain an ASBA Certificate of Completion, which is a pre-requisite for applying to the internationally-accredited QABA® Board

Primary course units covered and learning outcome

ABAT101 - Autism Core Knowledge

The unit gives an overview of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), focusing on common characteristics of ASD, terminologies associated with diagnosis, common differential diagnoses and co-morbidity, as well as core areas of functional impact.

Students will gain an understanding of ASD, and also the perspective to integrate autistic strengths when working with clients.

ABAT102 - Legal, Ethical, and Professional Considerations

The unit introduces legal, ethical, and professional considerations within the context of ABA. The unit focuses on QABA Code of Ethics to guide the scope of ABAT professional practice.

Students will be able to define the role and scope of practice of a ABAT, and gain an overview of relevant legislations. Students will also learn to seek guidance and supervision when facing ethical dilemma.

ABAT103 - Core Principles of ABA

The unit introduces fundamental components involved in the scientific discipline of behavior analysis. The unit focuses on basic concepts to distinguish between respondent and operant behavior, and how basic environmental conditioning processes influence each type of behavior.

Students will gain an understanding of core concepts and principles of behavior analysis, including reinforcement, punishment, extinction.

ABAT104 – Antecedent Interventions

The unit applies core principles of ABA to increase behaviors that are socially valid. The unit focuses on using common antecedent interventions to increase socially valid behaviors.

Students will gain an understanding of various antecedent interventions, and working knowledge to apply antecedent interventions to meet intervention goals.

ABAT105 – Skill Acquisition Programming

The unit explores fundamental evidence-based behavior techniques, such as discrete trial teaching (DTT), shaping, chaining, and natural environment teaching (NET). The unit also focuses on promoting maintenance and generalization of skills.

Students will learn to use various behaviour techniques to meet learner goals.

ABAT106 – Behavior Reduction Interventions

The unit introduces the concept of Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA) to assess functions of behaviors of concern.

Students will learn to follow a function-based Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP) to reduce behaviors of concern, and ethical issues related to behaviour reduction interventions.

ABAT107 – Data Collection and Analysis

The unit introduces concepts of behaviour measurement, various behaviour assessment methods, reliability and validity of behavior data, and Inter-observer Agreement (IOA). The unit also introduces commonly used assessments in ABA, such as preference assessment, environmental evaluation.

Students will learn to use behaviour measurement methods to evaluate the effectiveness of interventions, identify and analyze graphic displays of data. Students will also learn to conduct commonly used assessments, such as preference assessment.

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Applied Behavior Analysis Technician (ABAT)

$550.00 AUD

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QABA® Board approved coursework
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Applied Behavior Analysis Technician (ABAT) Course

QABA® Board Approved Coursework

Cindy Hsiang - ABAT Trainer

ASBA Certification

Primary course units covered and learning outcome

Dedicated Support Team offering same-day assistance

Applied Behavior Analysis Technician (ABAT)

$550.00 AUD

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