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ArticleBehavior analysis in practice2022

Evaluating Sources of Continuing Education and Professional Development Used by Behavior Analysts.

Michael P Kranak, Natalie R Andzik, John Michael Falligant

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Article in Behavior analysis in practice, 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 5 papers.

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  4. Characteristics of Qualitative Research in BehaviorBehavior analysis in practice · 2026
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3 authors.

Michael P KranakOakland University, Rochester, MI USA.ORCID 0000-0001-9697-3701
Natalie R AndzikNorthern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL USA.
John Michael FalligantKennedy Krieger Institute, Baltimore, MD USA.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Board certified behavior analysts (BCBAs) are required to accrue continuing education units (CEUs) every 2 years, and to regularly engage in professional development. Identifying sources of CEUs and professional development activities, what factors BCBAs consider when choosing them, and their preferences and opinions could help inform the provision of CEU and professional development activities. However, little is known about those collective sources nor the preferences of behavior analysts in obtaining them. We surveyed individuals certified as BCBAs or board certified assistant behavior analysts through the Behavior Analyst Certification Board mass e-mail service to identify trends in CEU accruement and professional development and factors driving individuals to certain sources over others. Respondents indicated they value and believe peer-reviewed articles, in-person conferences, and well-known speakers over less verifiable sources such as social media platforms (e.g., Facebook groups or podcasts). Implications for improving the accessibility of high-quality sources of CEUs and professional development are discussed.

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BCBAscontinuing educationethicsprofessional development

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PMID36573078
PMCPMC9769470

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