Supervision in applied behavior analysis serves a function that is simultaneously developmental, regulatory, and ethical: it is the primary mechanism through which clinical competence is transmitted from experienced practitioners to emerging ones, the quality gate through which candidates for BACB credentials must pass, and a legal and professional accountability structure designed to protect clients receiving services. The clinical significance of supervision quality cannot be separated from client outcomes.
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| Certification Body | Credits | Type |
|---|---|---|
| BACB® | 1 | Supervision |
Dr. Philip M. Kanfush is a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst at the Doctoral Level, a Licensed Behavior Analyst in the States of Georgia and Tennessee, and a Licensed Behavior Specialist in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Additionally, he holds current Instructional II (permanent) teaching certifications in the Commonwealth in the 10 areas of Early Childhood Education (pre-K to 3), Elementary Education (K – 6), Middle Grade areas of English, Math, and Science (7 – 9), Comprehensive Social Studies (7 – 12), Business, Computer, Information & Technology Education (K – 12), Special Education (pre-K – 12), Reading Specialist (K – 12), and as a Program Specialist in English as a Second Language (K – 12). Dr. Kanfush earned Bachelor of Arts degrees at both the University of Pittsburgh and Saint Vincent College, and the Master of Business Administration and Master of Education in Special Education degrees from the University of Pittsburgh. He earned a Master of Science degree in Exercise Science and Health Promotion at the California University of Pennsylvania. Additionally he completed post-graduate studies in Applied Behavior Analysis and Children’s Literature at the Pennsylvania State University. Dr. Kanfush completed the Master of Divinity and Master of Arts degrees at Saint Vincent Seminary and earned his Doctorate in Education in Special Education at the West Virginia University. Dr. Kanfush is a tenured member of the faculty at Saint Vincent College at the rank of full professor, where he currently teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in special education, children’s literature, reading instruction and statistics and research design and serves as the president of the faculty senate. Dr. Kanfush founded the Bearcat B.E.S.T. (Building Excellence in Skills Training) transition to adulthood program at Saint Vincent College, which provides inclusive post-secondary training in academics, social skills, vocational skills and independent living skills. His research interests include literacy instruction for struggling readers and students with intellectual disabilities, life skills instruction for individuals with significant and multiple disabilities, the treatment of behavioral disorders and teacher education.
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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.