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PFA-SBT Introductory Course (Level 4)
Education, Application, and Implementation
This course is designed for professionals who are new to Practical Functional Assessment (PFA) and Skill-Based Treatment (SBT) or those looking to strengthen their implementation through guided support with a specific client. Registration includes the option to participate as an individual (lead implementer) or as a dyad (lead and support implementers) for the same price.
What to expect:
- Learn how to apply the full PFA-SBT process—from case conceptualization through initial SBT implementation
- Live coaching, group discussion, and feedback on your client’s progress
- Must have a client who consents to sharing implementation videos in class
- No prior experience required
Course includes:
- Access to On-Demand Content:
- Practical Functional Assessment and Skill-Based Treatment (2025; 10 CEUs)
By Dr. Greg Hanley, Dr. Kelsey Ruppel, Dr. Theresa Fiani, Dr. Claire Egan, and Shana Rodriguez
- Practical Functional Assessment and Skill-Based Treatment (2025; 10 CEUs)
- 12 weeks of implementation support, including live coaching of the IISCA, case-specific SBT troubleshooting, and weekly interactive lectures
- Earn up to 18 BACB CEUs (1 ethics, 4 supervision, and based on completion of on-demand content and attendance)
- Earn up to Level 4 credentials (included, and based on participation)
All classes take place via Zoom, and Dropbox will be used to share materials and progress.
Schedule:
| Schedule Alexandra Beckwith Winter 2026 | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| On-demand PFA-SBT 2025 Course (10 CEUs) | January 10th - February 9th of 2026 | Asynchronous |
| Week 1* Class 1, Logistics Meeting | Wed, Feb 11, 2026 | 10 am - 11 am EST |
| Week 2* No Class | Wed, Feb 18, 2026 | No Class |
| Week 3* Class 2, PFA-SBT Design | ||
| Backward design analysis, initial steps of treatment up to CAB 2, reflections tips, and when to move to treatment. | Wed, Feb 25, 2026 | 10 am - 1 pm EST |
| Week 4* No Class. Live Support of the Analysis | ||
| Note. No class this week. Instead, please allow for 45-minutes of live observation and coaching of the IISCA, and 15-minutes of analysis debrief. | Wed, Mar 4, 2026 | No Class. |
| Live support will be scheduled during the logistics meeting, according to the course schedule. | ||
| Week 5* Class 3, SBT Design: Backward design treatment goals (CAB 3–6) | Wed, Mar 11, 2026 | 10 am - 12 pm EST |
| Week 6* No Class. Live Support for SBT Implementation. | ||
| Note. No class this week. Instead, please allow for 30-minutes of live support for SBT including 15-minutes of live observation and 15-minutes of debrief. | Wed, Mar 18, 2026 | No Class. |
| Live support will be scheduled during the logistics meeting, according to the course schedule. | ||
| Week 7–12* Classes 4–8, Treatment Review | Wed, Mar 25, 2026 | 10 am - 11:30 am EST |
| Wed, Apr 1, 2026 | 10 am - 11:30 am EST | |
| Wed, Apr 8, 2026 | 10 am - 11:30 am EST | |
| Wed, Apr 15, 2026 | 10 am - 11:30 am EST | |
| Wed, Apr 22, 2026 | No Class. | |
| Wed, Apr 29, 2026 | 10 am - 11:30 am EST | |
| Week 13* Class 9, Treatment Review + Live Support | Wed, May 6, 2026 | 10 am - 11:30 am EST |
| Live support will be scheduled during the logistics meeting, according to the course schedule. | ||
| Week 14* Class 10, Treatment Review | Wed, May 13, 2026 | 10 am - 11:30 am EST |
| Week 15* Class 11, Case Presentations + Credentialing | Wed, May 20, 2026 | 10 am EST - 12 pm EST |
To Register for this class, please fill out the form below.
Registration
Cancellation and Refund Policy
FTF reserves the right to cancel classes or events due to low enrollment. In such cases, you will be given the option to transfer your registration to the next scheduled event or receive a full refund.
If you need to cancel your own registration, cancellation requests must be received no later than two business days prior to the start of the event or course to receive a full refund.
No refunds are guaranteed for requests received after this time, and no refunds will be issued after the first class has taken place.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
