PA (IBHS) Training Package

Pennsylvania IBHS Training Program Overview

We offer a group discount.

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).  This training is provided in association with Special Learning, Inc an approved BACB® ACE® provider (OP-14-2347), QABA® CEU provider, and an APA® CE Sponsor. Professional students who successfully complete this course will have satisfied the following Pennsylvania-mandated training elements:

(2) Crisis intervention skills, including risk management, de-escalation techniques, and safety planning.
(3) Behavior management skills and coaching.
(4)  Child and adolescent development
(5) Overview of serious emotional disturbance and other behavioral and psychosocial needs of the children, youth, and young adults
(6) Professional ethics, conduct, and confidentiality.
(8) Psychotropic medications, including common side effects.

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

(1) Sections 6301—6386 of 23 Pa.C.S. (relating to Child Protective Services Law) and mandated reporting requirements.

Act 31 On-line Training provided by University of Pittsburgh School of Social Work  (3 hours) https://www.socialwork.pitt.edu/researchtraining/child-welfare-programs/act-31-line-training

(7) First aid, universal precautions, and safety.

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

If you are taking this course, you may also be required to complete the following courses:

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)

**Some classes within this course may also be eligible for CE/CEU credits when applicable.

(note: 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)