Compliance
How to create a PDU training program for your ABA staff
Published April 9, 2026
Almost every ABA clinic trains its RBTs. The question is whether it’s documented. Informal training (meetings, mentoring) is valuable but doesn’t produce documentation for renewal. A structured program formalizes what you’re probably already doing.
What does it include?
Defined trainings, assessments, PDU certificates, and a tracking system. Doesn’t have to be elaborate — has to be documented.
How to choose topics?
Start with the RBT Task List and your most common skill gaps. Ask your BCBAs what they spend the most time re-teaching.
How often?
Monthly or quarterly so hours accumulate steadily. Don’t cram everything into one end-of-year week.
How to issue PDU certificates?
Set up each training as a course with a PDU template. Staff take quiz, get certificate automatically.
PDU vs. CEU template?
Use separate templates. Using a CEU template for RBT training creates confusion about which credential it supports.
A structured PDU program doesn’t add work — it formalizes work you’re already doing. Your RBTs get documentation, your clinic gets a clean training record.
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