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Course Description

This course focuses on the ethical issues pertaining to applied behavior analysis and their application to clinical practice and research within our field. Students watch weekly lecture videos, participate in the group discussions (via Canvas), and take weekly quizzes. As part of this course, students are also expected to read, evaluate, and interpret current behavioral research articles that are posted on Canvas.

 

Course Outline

Week 1: QABA Compliance Section 1

Week 2: QABA Compliance Sections 2 and 3

Week 3: QABA Compliance Section 4

Week 4: QABA Compliance Sections 5 and 6

Week 5: QABA Compliance Sections 7 and 8

Week 6: QABA Compliance Sections 9 and 10

Week 7: Special Education and Applicable Law

Week 8: HIPPA/FERPA Regulations

Week 9: Review Punishment and Risk-Benefit Assessment

Week 10: Collaboration and Cultural Considerations

Learner Outcomes

By the end of the course, students will learn how to: 

  • Adhere to QABA’s ethical standards
  • Follow HIPPA guidelines
  • Provide ethical and humane services to clients
  • Follow lawful and ethical guidelines of governing agencies
  • Facilitate on-going supervision
  • Practice within one’s area of expertise
  • Conduct ethical studies following human subjects protocol.

Applies Towards the Following Certificates

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Type
Class
Dates
Sep 23, 2026 to Dec 04, 2026
Schedule and Location
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Contact Hours
45.0
Delivery Options
Online Asynchronous  
Course Fee(s)
Course Fee credit (5 units) $680.00
Available for Credit
5 units
CEUs
5 CEUs
Instructors

Section Notes

Required Textbook: Bailey, J. S., & Burch, M. R. (2022). Ethics for behavior analysts. Routledge, an imprint of the Taylor & Francis Group.

Important Notes:  All courses are 5 units and offered in an interactive online asynchronous format. Students are required to complete weekly assignments through Canvas. 

NO LATE ENROLLMENT AFTER the 8th day - 09/30/2025

Please view our refund/drop/withdraw policy here - NO REFUND AFTER 10/04/2026

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