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General CEU: The Pearls and Perils of Starting an ABA Organization

The Pearls and Perils of Starting an ABA Organization matters because it changes what a BCBA notices when decisions have to hold up in clinical documentation, payer communication, supervision records, and leadership review. In The Pearls and Perils of Starting an ABA Organization, for this course, the practical stakes show up in service continuity, accurate reporting, and defensible clinical decisions, not in abstract discussion alone.

Provider: BehaviorLive — via The ABA Collective

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Course Description

Interested in starting your own ABA company? Discover the pearls and perils of entrepreneurship and self-employment. How can you effectively build and grow a grassroots organization that is high-quality, fulfilling, AND profitable? As the owner of Akoya Behavioral Health, a growing business that's expanding, Ian Santus discusses the benefits and drawbacks of starting your business.

What You'll Learn

  1. Discover the benefits and drawbacks of starting your own company.
  2. Discuss recommendations for growing and scaling your business while maintaining a positive culture and financial return.
  3. Share ideas for those interested in starting their own companies.

CEU Credits Earned

Certification BodyCreditsType
BACB® 0

About the Instructor

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Ian Santus
MS, BCBA, LBA, COBA

Owner and founder of Establishing Operations, LLC and Akoya Behavioral Health

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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.

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