Standard Six: Professional Education
Behavior Analysts shall advocate for and participate in educational and training programs that help advance cultural competence within the profession. Similarly, they should have and continue to develop specialized knowledge and understanding about the history, traditions, value and belief systems, family and/or group systems, scientific heritage and artistic expressions of major client groups that they serve.
Course Learning Objective #1
Discuss criticisms of historical and current practices in the field of applied behavior analysis. Describe ways applied behavior analysis professionals can contribute to the advancement of culturally sensitive and ethical practices.
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Ethics in Behavior Analysis
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E.1 Identify and apply core principles underlying the ethics codes for BACB certificants (e.g., benefit others; treat others with compassion, dignity, and respect; behave with integrity).
E.2 Identify the risks to oneself, others, and the profession as a result of engaging in unethical behavior.
E.9 Engage in cultural humility in service delivery and professional relationships. -
Four Core Principles of Ethics Code (pg. 4 of Ethics Code 2022)
1.07 Cultural Responsiveness and Diversity. -
Course Learning Objective #2
Focusing primarily on the communities one serves, acquire knowledge about the history, traditions, value and belief systems, family and/or group systems, scientific heritage and artistic expressions of marginalized communities.
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Behavior Assessment and Intervention; Organizational Behavior Management
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E.3 Develop and maintain competence by engaging in professional development activities (e.g., read literature, seek consultation, establish mentors).
E.9 Engage in cultural humility in service delivery and professional relationships -
1.06 Maintaining Competence
1.07 Cultural Responsiveness and Diversity -
Course Learning Objective #3
Identify evidence-based approaches for establishing the skills needed to provide culturally services in applied behavior analysis professionals.
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Research Methods in Behavior Analysis; Organizational Behavior Management
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E.9 Engage in cultural humility in service delivery and professional relationships
E.10 Apply culturally responsive and inclusive service and supervision activities -
4.07 Incorporating and Addressing Diversity (see 1.05, 1.06, 1.07, 1.10).
4.10 Evaluating Effects of Supervision and Training (see 1.03, 2.17, 2.18) -
Course Learning Objective #4
Create a personal development plan to further one's learning about culture, cultural sensitivity, and cultural humility in the future by locating continuing educational opportunities and providers.
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E.3 Develop and maintain competence by engaging in professional development activities (e.g., read literature, seek consultation, establish mentors).
E.9 Engage in cultural humility in service delivery and professional relationships -
1.06 Maintaining Competence
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