Behavioral Skills Training is among the most well-validated methods for building clinical competencies in applied behavior analysis. Its four components — instruction, modeling, rehearsal, and feedback — mirror the same evidence-based teaching logic BCBAs use with clients, applied to the professional development of staff.
Provider: BehaviorLive — via Refocus Behavior
Take This Course →Including ethics, supervision, and topics like this one. New live CEU every Wednesday.
Join Free →This course offers ABA professionals an opportunity to master Behavioral Skills Training (BST), enhancing staff competencies, and addressing the challenges of supervision in the ABA field. It focuses on identifying red flags in supervision, coupled with innovative feedback strategies that inspire and motivate staff. This comprehensive training blends key principles with practical skills, preparing participants for effective leadership and staff development in ABA. Please Note: This recorded CEU course features Melanie Shank as the presenter and former Chief Coaching Officer of Refocus Behavior. While she is no longer employed by Refocus Behavior, the course remains a high-quality, engaging, and valuable learning experience. Additionally, the "Learning Journeys" name has been retired—our Continuing Education platform is now simply Refocus Behavior. Since 2020, Refocus Behavior has been a trusted source for the Behavior Analysis community, providing top-tier training and support. While we have evolved, our dedication to your professional growth remains the same. Thank you for learning with us!
| Certification Body | Credits | Type |
|---|---|---|
| BACB® | 1.5 | Supervision |
| COA | 1.5 | — |
| QABA | 1.5 | Supervision |
| IBAO | 0 | — |
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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.