Earning BCBA certification is a genuinely significant accomplishment — it represents mastery of a substantial body of knowledge, successful completion of supervised fieldwork, and passage of a rigorous examination. What certification does not fully prepare practitioners for is the transition into independent professional practice.
Provider: BehaviorLive — via Tennessee Association for Behavior Analysis
Take This Course →Including ethics, supervision, and topics like this one. New live CEU every Wednesday.
Join Free →The journey of becoming a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) is a significant accomplishment, marking the beginning of a rewarding career in behavior analysis. However, the challenges that await early-career BCBAs extend beyond the foundational knowledge and skills covered in the certification task list. This presentation delves into the critical importance of providing comprehensive support to early-career BCBAs as they embark on their professional journey. We will explore the various aspects of support, including mentorship, continued education, supervision, and peer collaboration. By nurturing the growth and development of early-career BCBAs, we can equip them with the tools and knowledge needed to make a lasting impact in the field.
| Certification Body | Credits | Type |
|---|---|---|
| BACB® | 1 | Supervision |
Sarena is the founder and clinical director of Elevate Behavior Services. Sarena is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst originally from Gainesville, Florida. She received her Masters Degree in Special Education from the University of Florida. After starting her career in the classroom, she was introduced to ABA and immediately began to pursue certification. Sarena completed her Applied Behavior Analysis coursework through Florida Institute of Technology. Since obtaining her certification, she has gained experience working with children with autism and related disabilities in home, clinic, and school settings, as well, as job coaching through Vocational Rehabilitation.
Dig into the research behind this topic — plain-English summaries written for BCBAs.
280 research articles with practitioner takeaways
279 research articles with practitioner takeaways
258 research articles with practitioner takeaways
You earn CEUs from a dozen different places. Upload any certificate — from here, your employer, conferences, wherever — and always know exactly where you stand. Learning, Ethics, Supervision, all handled.
No credit card required. Cancel anytime.
All behavior-analytic intervention is individualized. The information on this page is for educational purposes and does not constitute clinical advice. Treatment decisions should be informed by the best available published research, individualized assessment, and obtained with the informed consent of the client or their legal guardian. Behavior analysts are responsible for practicing within the boundaries of their competence and adhering to the BACB Ethics Code for Behavior Analysts.