E3 Develop and maintain competence by engaging in professional development activities

E.3 Develop and maintain competence by engaging in professional development activities (e.g., read literature, seek consultation, establish mentors).

Developing and maintaining professional competence involves continuously improving your knowledge and skills by participating in ongoing learning activities such as reading current research, seeking guidance from experienced professionals, and engaging in mentorship. This ensures behavior analysts stay up-to-date with the latest best practices and ethical standards.

Example: A BCBA attends a conference on new developments in behavior analysis and reads recent journal articles on intervention strategies for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). They also regularly consult with a more experienced BCBA to discuss challenging cases and seek advice on improving their intervention plans. These activities help the BCBA stay competent and provide the most effective, ethical services to their clients.

E. Ethical and Professional Issues

E.1. Identify and apply core principles underlying the ethics codes for BACB certificants (e.g., benefit others; treat others with compassion, dignity, and respect; behave with integrity).

E.2. Identify the risks to oneself, others, and the profession as a result of engaging in unethical behavior.

E.3. Develop and maintain competence by engaging in professional development activities (e.g., read literature, seek consultation, establish mentors).

E.4. Identify and comply with requirements for collecting, using, protecting, and disclosing confidential information.

E.5. Identify and comply with requirements for making public statements about professional activities (e.g., social media activity; misrepresentation of professional credentials, behavior analysis, and service outcomes).

E.6. Identify the conditions under which services or supervision should be discontinued and apply steps that should
be taken when transitioning clients and supervisees to another professional.

E.7. Identify types of and risks associated with multiple relationships, and how to mitigate those risks when they are unavoidable.

E.8. Identify and apply interpersonal and other skills (e.g., accepting feedback, listening actively, seeking input, collaborating) to establish and maintain professional relationships.

E.9. Engage in cultural humility in service delivery and professional relationships.

E.10. Apply culturally responsive and inclusive service and supervision activities.

E.11. Identify personal biases and how they might interfere with professional activity.

E.12. Identify and apply the legal, regulatory, and practice requirements (e.g., licensure, jurisprudence, funding, certification) relevant to the delivery of behavior analytic services.