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Learn all ins and outs about Behavior Skills Training (BST)

In this article we will highlight one of our CEU courses. Discover how Behavior Skills Training (BST) can transform your ABA staff training. Explore ABA Courses’ CEU courses, and review research-backed methods for effective supervision.

Mastering ABA Staff Training with Behavior Skills Training (BST)

In the field of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), one of the most essential roles of a supervisor or BCBA® is training staff efficiently and effectively. At ABA Courses, we offer CEU courses to elevate your ABA staff training. One standout method we teach is Behavior Skills Training (BST)—a structured, research-based approach that improves staff performance and client outcomes.

What Is Behavior Skills Training (BST)?

Behavior Skills Training (BST) is a four-step training process that includes:

• Instruction – Clear verbal or written explanation of the skill
• Modeling – Demonstrating how the skill should be performed
• Rehearsal – Allowing staff to practice in a safe environment
• Feedback – Providing immediate, specific feedback on performance

BST is supported by a strong body of literature as a gold standard in ABA staff training. According to Parsons, Rollyson, & Reid (2012), BST leads to higher skill acquisition and increased treatment integrity in staff members.

How Our CEU Courses Teach You to Use BST

Our ABA CEU courses are designed with real-world supervision in mind. In our course, Effective Supervision Using BST, you’ll get:

• Step-by-step breakdowns of each BST component
• Literature references
• Practical tools on how to implement BST.

These tools are ideal for BCBA®s, and clinical supervisors aiming to improve their team’s effectiveness and confidence.

Personal Stories: How BST Makes a Difference

A supervisor shared the following: Early in my career, I trained a new RBT who struggled with reinforcement timing. Simply explaining it wasn’t enough. When I applied the full BST process—demonstrating, allowing her to practice, and giving immediate feedback—her accuracy improved within days. Not only did her performance improve, but her confidence soared.

A fellow BCBA shared her experience training a technician on partial interval data. After modeling the process and reviewing it during rehearsal, the technician realized they’d misunderstood the procedure for weeks. BST clarified everything in one session.

What the Research Says

The effectiveness of BST is backed by science. In addition to Parsons et al. (2012), Sarokoff & Sturmey (2004) conducted a meta-analysis that showed BST leads to skill generalization across settings—making it an ideal tool for effective ABA supervision. In this CEU course you will learn much more about the literature backing up outcomes for BST.

Train Smarter with ABA Courses

With Behavior Skills Training, you don’t just train staff—you empower them. Our CEU courses give you everything you need to train your team more efficiently and with greater impact.

👉 Explore our CEU course catalog at www.abacourses.com and take the next step toward more effective ABA staff training. We also offer CEU courses in parent training.