Credentialing Practitioners of Behavior Analysis!

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1 Credentialing Practitioners of Behavior Analysis James E. Carr, PhD, BCBA-D Chief Executive Officer Do not distribute without permission of the BACB CEO. BACB Background Nonprofit corporation Founded in 1998 to meet professional credentialing needs identified by behavior analysts state governments consumers of behavior analysis services BCBA & BCaBA certification programs accredited by National Commission for Certifying Agencies 1

2 The Credentials 2

3 BACB Certification Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) Coursework Requirement Degree Requirement Experience Requirement Eligibility Standards 270 classroom hours in behavior analysis Ethics 45 hours Basic concepts & principles 45 hours Behavioral methodology 45 hours Applied behavior analysis 105 hours Discretionary behavioral content - 30 hours A minimum of a master's degree from an accredited university that was (a) conferred in behavior analysis, education, or psychology, or (b) conferred in a degree program in which the candidate completed a BACB approved course sequence hours of Supervised Independent Fieldwork* 3

4 Overall # of BCBAs per Year , Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst (BCaBA) Coursework Requirement Degree Requirement Experience Requirement Eligibility Standards 180 classroom hours in behavior analysis Ethics - 15 hours Basic concepts & principles 45 hours Behavioral methodology 15 hours Applied behavior analysis 90 hours Discretionary behavioral content 15 hours A minimum of a bachelor's degree hours of Supervised Independent Fieldwork* 4

5 Overall # of BCaBAs per Year , Maintaining Certification BCBA Recertification every 2 years 32 hrs of Continuing Education (4 in ethics) BCaBA Recertification every 2 years 20 hrs of Continuing Education (4 in ethics) 2% of ABA hours monthly supervised by a BCBA 5

6 Tiered Service Systems Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) Age Education Eligibility & Practice Standards At least 18 years High school diploma or equivalent Background Check Training Verified by supervisor Completion of 40-hr training based on RBT Task List Competency Test Completion of the RBT Competency Assessment Written Test Passage of a professional developed exam Supervision Annual Renewal BCBA/BCaBA supervision for 5% of services (supervisor listed at BACB.com) Completion of the RBT Competency Assessment 6

7 Registered Behavior Technicians Cumulative RBTs ,094 Data :: South Dakota Certification # of Certificants BCaBA 5 BCBA 10 BCBA-D 4 RBT 14 7

8 Requirements for Supervisors of: Trainees, BCaBAs, RBTs +3 supervision CEUs every 2 yrs The Exam 8

9 BACB Examinations All examination procedures based on Standards for Education and Psychological Testing Multiple-choice examinations BCBA: 150 questions BCaBA: 132 questions RBT: 75 questions Based on BACB task lists List of job competencies Certificant survey for content validation Subject matter expert review 9

10 Fourth Edition Task List Measurement Experimental Design Behavior-Change Considerations Fundamental Elements of Behavior Change Specific Behavior- Change Procedures Behavior-Change Systems Identification of the Problem Assessment Intervention Implementation, Management, & Supervision Philosophical Assumptions of Behavior Analysis Operant Conditioning Respondent Conditioning Verbal Behavior 10

11 Measurement Assessment Skill Acquisition RBT Task List Behavior Reduction Documentation & Reporting Professional Conduct & Scope of Practice Exam Administration Pearson VUE Worldwide Secure Exam Administration Over 400 Testing Sites Worldwide 4 Exam Windows: February, May, August, November 11

12 Ethics & Discipline 12

13 Professional and Ethical Compliance Code for Behavior Analysts A. Responsible Conduct of Behavior Analysts B. Behavior Analysts Responsibility to Clients C. Assessing Behavior D. Behavior Analysts and the Behavior-Change Program E. Behavior Analysts as Supervisors F. Behavior Analysts Ethical Responsibilities to the Profession of Behavior Analysis G. Behavior Analysts Ethical Responsibilities to Colleagues H. Public Statements I. Behavior Analysts and Research J. Behavior Analysts Ethical Responsibilities to the BACB BACB Disciplinary Actions Certification/Registration Suspended Revoked Mandated continuing education Eligibility to become Certified/Registered Suspended Revoked All disciplinary actions publicly available at :: 13

14 State Regulation 14

15 Key Features Requirements based on BCBA and BCaBA credentials (with verification) Definition of practice written by behavior analysts What we do and don t do Prohibition against unlicensed practice Exemptions Psychologists, technicians, students, etc. Provision for temporary licenses Provision for reciprocity between states Disciplinary sanctions US State Regulation of Behavior Analysts 24 15

16 Regulation of Behavior Analysts 1 Licensure CerEficaEon 23 Regulation of Asst. Behavior Analysts Licensure CerEficaEon RegistraEon None 16

17 Regulatory Authority 2 Behavior Analysis 1 3 Psychology 11 Mental Health Medicine 7 None Regulation of Behavior Technicians 3 Regulated Exempt 21 17

18 Coordination with State Licensure Boards Coordination Domains BACB staff verify certificant status for licensure boards BACB legal department coordinates disciplinary action with licensure boards Behavior Analyst Regulatory Listserv 18

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20 The Process 41+9 Project Coordinator Oversight Committee Content-Area Leaders Content Writers External Reviewers BACB Staff BACB Board of Directors Disclaimer These standards are provided for informational purposes only and do not represent professional or legal advice. There are many variables that influence and direct the professional delivery of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services. The BACB and authors of these standards assume no liability or responsibility for application of these standards in the delivery of ABA services. The standards presented in this document reflect the consensus of a number of subject matter experts, but do not represent the only acceptable practice. These standards also do not reflect or create any affiliation among those who participated in their development. The BACB does not warrant or guarantee that these standards will apply or should be applied in all settings. Instead, these standards are offered as an informational resource that should be considered in consultation with parents, behavior analysts, regulators, and healthcare funders and managers. 20

21 The Purpose to inform decision-making regarding the use of Applied Behavior Analysis to treat medically necessary conditions so as to develop, maintain, or restore, to the maximum extent practicable, the functioning of individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder in ways that are both efficacious and cost effective. Contents 21

22 Services Authorized Treatment Dosage 22

23 Treatment Locations Tiered Service Systems 23

24 Case Supervision Sample Treatment Plan 24

25 Dosage of Case Supervision Caseloads for Behavior Analysts 25

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