Private Equity in ABA

Course Code: REL-ABA-0-PEABA

Hours: 1

Type: Online Course

Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2024

Learning Objectives:
Explain how private equity has impacted the business of ABA.
Identify strategies for creating efficient clinical and back-office infrastructures.
Describe how to maintain ethical business practices during the acquisition process.

Outline:
Section 1: Introduction

About This Course

Learning Objectives

Section 2: Private Equity and ABA

The Evolution of ABA

ABA Became an Industry

What is Private Equity

Outlook for the Future of ABA Practice and PE

Review

Summary

Section 3: Strategies for Sound Clinical and Administrative Infrastructure

Why Private Equity is Attractive to Business Owners

What Makes an ABA Practice Attractive to Investors

Business Plans

Review

Summary

Section 4: Acquisition and Ethics

The Acquisition Process

Selling a Practice without Selling Out

Ethical Red Flags

Taking Charge of Ethics

Review

Summary

Section 5: Conclusion

Course Summary

 

Instructor: Rhonda Davin, Ph.D., BCBA-D

Dr. Rhonda Davin is a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst with over 25 years of experience in the fields of developmental disabilities and autism. She has served the field as a teacher, college professor, consultant, and expert witness. She started Behavior Consulting Services which provided direct behavior analytic services to children with autism and their families. She has supervised and mentored several behavior analysts and service providers currently practicing in the field today. Dr. Davin has also provided technical assistance for large-scale organizational change efforts in the area of Positive Behavior Supports.

Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Behavioral Analyst; in the following settings: Intellectual Developmental Disabilities.

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To earn continuing education credit for this course you must achieve a passing score of 80% on the post-test and complete the course evaluation.

Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.