Association for Behavior Analysis International

Approved course sequences provide a strong foundation of the theoretical principles of applied behavior analysis. Our field experience is meant to bridge the gap between theory and application, and continuing education is meant to deepen and expand our scope of competence. Unfortunately, although it should be a priority for one’s workplace, there is often little guidance to evaluate the influence and quality of the provider’s clinical setting. Without the appropriate support in their workplace, providers are unlikely to be trained to assess areas of improvement for their own skill set, and there be unnecessary barriers to develop the scope of competence needed to effectively serve their clients. This leads both aspiring and experienced clinicians to outsource their training, on their own time and without the resources to apply new skills and concepts in their practice. This presentation will examine the elements of the BCBA scope of practice compared to one’s unique scope of competence, evaluate the barriers to expanding one’s clinical versatility, as well as discuss strategies to address those barriers.

The target audience should be certified as a BCBA or BCaBA.