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PFA-SBT Advanced Course (Level 6)
For Level 4 Professionals Advancing to Level 6
(Includes Credentialing for Levels 5 and 6)
This advanced course is for Level 4 credentialed professionals ready to become trainers of new implementation teams. You’ll receive supervision from an FTF instructor while guiding at least two lead implementers (each working with a client) through the full PFA-SBT process.
Registration includes the option to join as a triad at no additional cost:
- 1 Level 6 Candidate (must be Level 4 credentialed)
- 2 Level 5 Candidates (must be Level 1+ credentialed)
What to expect:
- Coach 2+ teams from case conceptualization through initial SBT implementation
- Learn how to support your teams through PFA design, SBT implementation, and treatment extensions
- Must have clients who consent to sharing supervision and implementation videos
Course includes:
- Access to On-Demand content:
- 15 weeks of live instruction including lectures, case reviews, and team-specific supervision, as well as an Advanced SBT Design Session
- 14 BACB CEUs for Level 6 candidates (3 ethics, 4 supervision)
- 9 BACB CEUs for each Level 5 candidate
To earn credentials, candidates must attend specific live classes, complete required presentations and materials, and demonstrate progress.
All sessions are held via Zoom, with Dropbox used for sharing content.
| Dr. Ruppel Schedule | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Week 1* TTT Workshop + Logistics Meeting | Wednesday, September 17, 2025 | 2 PM EST - 5 PM EST |
| Week 2* No Class Level 6 candidates finalize their implementation teams, host logistics meeting with Level 5 candidates. | Wednesday, September 24, 2025 | No Class |
| Week 3* No Class Level 5 candidates conduct open-ended interviews, backward design the analysis and initial steps of treatment, and implement the IISCA. Level 6 candidates meet with their implementation teams (i.e., Level 5 candidates) for PFA Design + IISCA Implementation. | Wednesday, October 1, 2025 | No Class |
| Week 4, Class 1, Supervision Review (Successes +Challenges with PFA Design and IISCA Coaching + Implementation) | Wednesday, October 8, 2025 | 2 PM - 3:30 PM EST |
| Weeks 5-7* Class 2-4, Supervision Review (Successes + Challenges with SBT Coaching + Implementation) | Wednesday, October 15, 2025 Wednesday October 22, 2025 Wednesday, October 29, 2025 | 2 PM - 3:30 PM EST 2 PM - 3:30 PM EST |
| Week 8* Class 5, Supervision Review and Live observation of supervision | Wednesday, November 5, 2025 | 2 PM - 3:30 pm EST |
| Weeks 9-12* Classes 6-8, Supervision Review (Successes + Challenges with SBT Coaching + Implementation) | Wednesday, November 12, 2025 Wednesday, November 19, 2025 Wednesday, November 26, 2025 | 2 PM EST - 3:30 PM EST 2 PM EST - 3:30 PM EST 2 PM EST - 3:30 PM EST |
| Week 13* Class 9, (Level 5 and 6 candidates): SBT Generalization & Maintenance Design, Reflection Tips | Wednesday, December 3, 2025 | 2 - 5 PM EST |
| Weeks 14 – 16* Classes 10-11, Supervision Review (Successes + Challenges with SBT Coaching + Implementation) | Wednesday, December 10, 2025 Wednesday, December 17, 2025 | 2 - 3:30 PM EST |
| Week 17* Class 13 (Level 5 and Level 6 candidates): Implementation and Implementer Review (Level 5 candidates final case presentations) | Wednesday, January 7, 2025 | 2 - 5 PM EST |
Registration