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ArticleBehavior analysis in practice2024

Professional Skills for Behavior Analysts: A Survey on the Proficiency and Importance of Hard and Soft Skills.

Landon S Cowan, Tiffany Kodak

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Landon S CowanMarquette University, 525 North 6th Street, Milwaukee, WI 53203 USA.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6693-7248
Tiffany KodakMarquette University, 525 North 6th Street, Milwaukee, WI 53203 USA.ORCID 0000-0002-4250-7374

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Abstract

Individuals seeking certification as board certified behavior analysts (BCBAs) require training in both hard and professional (soft) skills. Trainees seeking certification complete coursework, supervised fieldwork experience, and a BCBA exam that assesses mastery of hard skills. However, training and mastery of soft skills is not as defined. BCBAs are also expected to maintain these skills throughout their career. Previous research has shown that soft skills are viewed as important by clients and their caregivers but are not consistently demonstrated from those providing services. Research also suggests that BCBA trainees may not consistently receive training on soft skills. The current study presents the results of a survey distributed to individuals who supervise BCBAs on the proficiency of hard and soft skills demonstrated by their supervisees. The results suggest future directions for the research and training of soft skills for current and future BCBAs.

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Advancement practicesGraduate trainingProfessional skillsPromotionSoft skillsTraining practices

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PMID38405276
PMCPMC10890981

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