Webinar CE: Don’t go to sleep. What Behavior Analysts Need to Know and Do After A Licensure Law Goes Into Effect, April 2025
Abstract:
This presentation addresses what behavior analysts should be prepared to do to make sure that on an ongoing basis behavior analyst licensure laws protect the public and behavior analysts. Some behavior analysts appear unaware that once a behavior analyst licensure law is enacted, their continuing vigilance and engagement regarding the law and its implementation are necessary. Behavior analysts need to know about and address possible changes related to behavior analyst licensure that can affect how well the public is protected. They should be prepared to engage with government officials in an informed way relative to any possible changes to the relevant laws and regulations. Of particular relevance in this regard are: (1) Making regulations or rules to implement the licensure law; (2). Changing regulations or rules implementing the licensure law; (3.) Changing or eliminating the licensure law; (4.) Sunset reviews. These public policy processes and how they impact the public and behavior analysts concerning the practice of behavior analysis will be discussed with recent examples provided. Suggestions will be offered for behavior analysts addressing factors relevant to behavior analyst licensure once it has been established.
Instruction Level: Intermediate
Learning Objectives:
- Attendees will state the primary reason for behavior analyst licensure.
- Attendees will state why they should remain engaged in activities related to behavior analyst licensure once a licensure law goes into effect.
- Attendees will state the function of regulations or rules related to behavior analyst licensure laws.
- Attendees will state whether licensure laws can be changed or eliminated once they go into effect.
- Attendees will state at least two activities in which they could engage to facilitate behavior analyst licensure laws continuing to protect the public.
Target Audience: Behavior analysts interested in credentialing of behavior analysts
The presentation will not cover DEI, ethics, or supervision content.
CE available - BACB/IBAO
Date: April 15, 2025
Time: 12:00 pm EST