PYB 560: Ethical Consideration in ABA

Synonym:

76033 (for web registration)

Section:

A

Faculty:

Kim Kelly

Credits:

1

Seats:

20

Semester:

Summer 2011

Meeting Schedule:

Sun 6/5 (1:30PM-5:29PM)
Sat 6/18 (1:30PM-5:29PM)
Fri 7/8 (8:30AM-12:29PM)
Fri 7/29 (1:30PM-5:29PM)

Description:

Competency Area: Behavioral Science Foundation Required of and restricted to ABA certificate students; others by written permission of Program Director provided to Registrar's Office via Antioch email.

This course will familiarize students with the ethical guidelines required for conducting applied behavior analysis in a professional manner. The course content focuses on the importance of practicing within one's competency limits, obtaining consent, utilizing research-based methods and protecting confidentiality as it relates to the behavior analytic field. This course emphasizes the necessity of protecting a client's dignity, health, and safety in the applied field.