PA (IBHS) Full Training Package

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PA (IBHS) Training

Full Training Package

The training package includes:

• PA Mandated Initial Training for BHTs and Behavior Techs (Initial 30 hours)
• 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

What this training does, and what it does not do.

Special Learning is a continuing education provider approved by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB ACE Provider #OP-14-2437).

Pennsylvania's Department of Human Services publishes a list of IBHS trainings that do not require Department review and approval — trainings it already considers approved. Trainings offered by a BACB ACE provider are on that list. (DHS, Process for Department Approval of Trainings Required by the IBHS Regulations, Jan. 2020, published at pa.gov.) For ABA services the regulation says it directly: 55 Pa. Code § 5240.83 accepts training approved by the Department or provided by a continuing education provider approved by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board.

This bundle covers several roles; which parts apply to you depends on your role.

Not sure which requirement you are on? Email us and we will tell you plainly, including when the answer is that this product is not the right one for you.

Full Pennsylvania IBHS training requirements by role and by deadline, quoted from 55 Pa. Code § 5240 with the section number beside every number: PA IBHS Training Requirements.

Other trainings Pennsylvania commonly requires, which we do not provide:

• 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)