Overview of Ethical Issues in ABA Practice

Course Code: REL-ABA-0-OEIABAP

Hours: 1.5

Type: Online Course

Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2025

Learning Objectives:
Identify events that were pivotal in the creation of ethical standards in delivering behavioral services.
Apply the Ethics Code for Behavior Analysts to specific situations.
Describe how to avoid common ethics code violations.

Outline:
Section 1: Introduction

About This Course

Learning Objectives

Section 2: Foundations for Current Ethical Practice

The Evolution of the Ethics Code

A Profile in Ethics

Hard Lessons from the Past

Importance of History

Ensuring Oversight

Moral Principles

Support Is Necessary

Review

Summary

Section 3: Sections of the Ethics Code

Ethical Responsibilities

Sources of Assistance

Ethical Issue vs. Actual Violation

Supervision Interrupted

Goodbyes are Always Hard

Prescription for Psychosis

We Gotta Talk

When What To Do Is Not Clear

Review

Summary

Section 4: Avoiding Code Violations

Code Violations

Key Takeaways

Notice of Alleged Violations

Reporting Violations

If an Allegation Is Made About You

Case Scenarios

Review

Summary

Section 5: Conclusion

Course Summary

Course Contributor

References

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