This course provides Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) with a clear, practical framework for ethical decision-making in applied behavior analysis. If you are looking for a comprehensive RBT ethics PDU course, this training is designed to support ethical practice. Through the BACB’s four core principles, learners gain tools to identify and resolve complex ethical dilemmas using a simplified seven-step decision-making model.
In this RBT ethics PDU course, learners will:
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Apply the BACB core ethical principles in daily practice
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Analyze complex ethics cases using a seven-step model
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Protect client welfare while working within scope and supervision
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Strengthen professional judgment and ethical integrity
Using real-world case studies, participants practice applying ethical decision-making strategies in clinical settings. As a result, they learn to navigate common ethical challenges with confidence and clarity. Moreover, this interactive training bridges ethical theory and applied practice. Ultimately, RBTs are better prepared to collaborate with supervisors, think critically, and uphold professional standards while delivering quality client care.
Course access is provided for three (3) years from the date of purchase. In summary, enrolling in an RBT ethics PDU course is a valuable step for ongoing professional development.
Publication Date: July 2025
Author/Speaker
Trudy Georgio is an Assistant Professor of Applied Behavior Analysis at Bay Path University. She began her career in ABA in 2010 and has held every role within the service delivery system, from Behavior Technician to Board Certified Behavior Analyst Supervisor, across various settings, including home, school, clinic, and community. Trudy is committed to disseminating the science of behavior to the next generation of behavior analysts, drawing on her extensive clinical experience to enhance student learning. She earned her doctorate from Texas A&M University, where her work focused on teaching language to students with autism spectrum disorder. Her research interests include behavior-analytic strategies for complex verbal behavior, assent-based instruction, and joint attention training.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Define ethics and describe the four core principles of the BACB Ethics Code for RBTs.
- Explain how ethical decision-making in behavior analysis differs from other human service fields.
- Identify common ethical dilemmas encountered by RBTs and the associated risks to client welfare.
- Apply the seven-step ethical decision-making model to analyze complex case scenarios.
- Demonstrate appropriate communication and documentation practices when ethical issues arise.
- Differentiate between actions within and outside an RBT’s scope of competence and supervision.
- Reflect on ethical outcomes to strengthen future decision-making and professional accountability.
