PA (IBHS) Full Training Package

PA (IBHS) Training

Full Training Package

This training package meets the training requirements set forth by Pennsylvania (IBHS) for practitioners that work as BCBAs, BHTs, Behavior Techs, RBT®s, etc. working with individuals with developmental, mental, and other disabilities (including ASD).  Professionals who successfully complete this course will have satisfied the Pennsylvania-mandated training elements.

The training package includes:

• Initial Training by Provider Level
• Initial 30hr Training for BHTs and Behavior Techs
• Initial 30hr Training Clinical Directors and Behavior Analysts with NO experience
• Initial 20hr Training Clinical Directors and Behavior Analysts with experience
• Additional 24hr Training for ALL providers without experience

Please Note: Professional Students will still be required to complete the following training with an approved provider to fully meet the PA requirements:

• Requirement 1: Sections 6301—6386 of 23 Pa.C.S. (relating to Child Protective Services Law) and mandated reporting requirements which include Act 31 On-line Training provided by University of Pittsburgh School of Social Work (3hrs) https://www.socialwork.pitt.edu/researchtraining/child-welfare-programs/act-31-line-training
• Requirement 7: First aid, universal precautions, and safety.
• The program does not include mandated reporting as it is free via the University of Pittsburgh or crisis intervention skills/first aid as it requires hands-on participation)

If you are taking this course, depending on your current certification/license you may also be required to complete the following courses. Please speak with your supervisor or employment agency to determine what is needed.

• Additional RBT® 40-hour Course (completed prior to working with clients)
• Additional 24-hour Training Sequence Course for those without Experience in the field (completed within 6 months of your hire date)