INSTRUCTIONS:

The student is required to make a reply comment to two other student's posts. (one reply comment about Student 1's post, and one reply comment about Student 2's post).

Word-count required for each response: 150-200 words.

The Discussion Question:

Before addressing this week's Discussion topic, research requirements for the necessary certification or licensure needed to work in your desired career. The following websites may be useful:

Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst (BCaBA): http://www.bacb.com/index.php?page=53

Source: Eligibility Standards: BACB. Retrieved from http://www.bacb.com/index.php?page=53

Answer the following:

1. Summarize your research in state/federal requirements for certification/licensure for your field. Create a timeline that you can follow to meet these requirements.

2. Why is it important to attend trainings in topics such as HIPAA, confidentiality, cultural diversity, universal health procedures, and counseling theories?

References:

Applied Behavior Analysis. (2014, November 24). Retrieved November 21, 2016, from

http://www.op.nysed.gov/prof/aba/subpart79-18.htm#79182

BCBA Requirements. (1998, 2016). Retrieved November 21, 2016, from

http://bcba.com/bcba-requirements/