The digital landscape has fundamentally transformed how behavior analysts communicate, network, disseminate information, and engage with both professional colleagues and the public. Social media platforms, professional blogs, digital forums, online publications, and electronic communication tools have created unprecedented opportunities for professional connection and knowledge sharing.
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Join Free →In the continuously evolving landscape of digital communication, Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) encounter unique ethical challenges across a wide spectrum of online and electronic platforms, including social media, digital forums, blogs, and electronic publishing. This 50-minute Continuing Education Unit (CEU) is designed to address the complexities of maintaining ethical standards within these diverse digital environments. As the digital world becomes a cornerstone for professional networking, client engagement, and the dissemination of information, BCBAs must skillfully navigate the line between personal and professional online behaviors. Furthermore, the realm of publishing, which now spans from traditional academic channels to various digital formats such as e-books, online articles, and posts on professional networking sites, introduces numerous ethical considerations. These include safeguarding client confidentiality, accurately representing data, and understanding the implications of digital footprint and privacy issues. Through an engaging mix of theoretical exploration and practical scenarios, this CEU aims to prepare participants with the necessary knowledge and tools to engage ethically with all forms of digital media and electronic publishing in their professional activities.
| Certification Body | Credits | Type |
|---|---|---|
| BACB® | 1 | Ethics |
| COA | 0 | — |
Chrissy Countie, MS, BCBA, is a dedicated behavior analyst and entrepreneur with a passion for improving lives through behavioral science. Originally from Revere, Massachusetts, she spent formative years on Prince Edward Island, Canada, where she earned a BA in English, Sociology, and Political Science. Chrissy went on to complete her MS in Behavior Analysis at Simmons University, where she also pursued PhD coursework and dissertation research on effective Telehealth supervision for new BCBAs. She is the founder and CEO of Child Communication and Behavior Specialists (CCBS) and Behavior Intervention Group (BIG) LLC, as well as the creator of the BATCAGE tech conference. Through these initiatives, Chrissy is recognized as a leader in integrating technology into behavioral healthcare, promoting individualized interventions, and advocating for neurodiversity. On a personal note, Chrissy, has intimate and firsthand experience with neurodiversity as well as physical disability due to Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) and Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS). She takes pride in balancing her professional achievements with being a supportive wife and mother. Known for cultivating meaningful connections, her journey reflects a deep commitment to driving innovation and making a positive impact in behavioral science and beyond.
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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.