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1.05 — Practicing within Scope of Competence

Ethics Code for Behavior Analysts (2022) · Reference for BCBAs, BCaBAs, and RBTs · Source: BACB

What does 1.05 say?

Behavior analysts practice only within their identified scope of competence. They engage in professional activities in new areas (e.g., populations, procedures) only after accessing and documenting appropriate study, training, supervised experience, consultation, and/or co-treatment from professionals competent in the new area. Otherwise, they refer or transition services to an appropriate professional.

Official source: read the full text in the Ethics Code for Behavior Analysts (2022) (official document).

Related sections

1.01 — Being Truthful 1.02 — Conforming with Legal and Professional Requirements 1.03 — Accountability 1.04 — Practicing within a Defined Role 1.06 — Maintaining Competence 1.07 — Cultural Responsiveness and Diversity 1.08 — Nondiscrimination 1.09 — Nonharassment

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