Professional Ethics for Behavior Analysts in the Practice of Behavioral Pediatrics


This 3-CEU continuing education course reviews the current Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) Ethics Code for Behavior Analysts and offers guidance as to its relevance for the practice of behavioral pediatrics. The BACB’s RBT Ethics Code 2.0 and Code-Enforcement Procedures are also covered. A 15-question test follows, on which you must make 80% correct within three attempts to earn credit. 

Fee

$59.00

CE Hours

3.00

Activity Type

Ethics CE, Online Asynchronous

Accreditation(s)

Behavior Analyst Certification Board
The Institute for Behavioral Pediatrics is an authorized provider of continuing education for behavior analysts with the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (OP-20-3417), ACE Coordinator: J. Chris McGinnis, PhD, BCBA-D, IBA
International Behavior Analysis Organization
The Institute for Behavioral Pediatrics is an authorized provider of continuing education for behavior analysts with the International Behavior Analysis Organization (IBAO)

 

 

This 3-CEU continuing education course reviews the current Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) Ethics Code for Behavior Analysts and offers guidance as to its relevance for the practice of behavioral pediatrics. The BACB’s RBT Ethics Code 2.0 and Code-Enforcement Procedures are also covered. A 15-question test follows, on which you must make 80% correct within three attempts to earn credit. 

Objectives

  • List the four core principles as characterized in the BACB Ethics Code for Behavior Analysts
  • With Standard 1.02 in mind, describe how the behavioral pediatrics treatment avenue of supportive counseling is variously supported in state licensure laws for behavior analysts
  • Explain why being culturally competent with respect to viewpoint diversity is important in the provision of behavioral pediatric services, consistent with Standard 1.07
  • List the rights of clients as asserted by Van Houten et al. (1988) and explain how that position statement is reflected in the Code
  • Describe how to effectively collaborate with an interdisciplinary team member who advocates for scientifically unsupported treatment for your mutual client, consistent with Standard 2.10
  • List several antecedent manipulations for improving caregiver treatment adherence, consistent with Standard 2.19
  • List the Code's prohibitions as to use of testimonials and social media

Speaker(s)/Author(s)

J. Chris McGinnis, PhD, BCBA-D, IBA picture

J. Chris McGinnis, PhD, BCBA-D, IBA
Institute for Behavioral Pediatrics


Brief Bio : Dr. McGinnis is a clinical behavior analyst and licensed psychologist with more than 25 years of experience in primary care behavioral pediatrics. He is the author of Introduction to Primary Care Behavioral Pediatrics: A Guide for Behavior Analysts, Director of the institute, and CEO of McGinnis Behavioral, a concierge consultation practice based in Florida, USA.

Activity Number

1002

Release Date: Apr 14, 2024

CE Hours

3.00

Fee

$59.00