BCBA

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BCBA

Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

Do you work with individuals or families who experience Autism Spectrum Disorder?
You may qualify for an opportunity to obtain a Board Certification in Behavioral Analysis. The BCBA program supports Alaska’s Workforce Development Initiative, and is aimed at building Alaska’s capacity to support children, youth and adults who experience Autism Spectrum Disorders.

This opportunity includes:
  • A 15 credit certification in Positive Behavior Support (Behavior Analyst Certification Board certified)
  • Fully funded and coordinated supervision by a BCBA
What you will learn:
  • Laws that govern behavior
  • How to apply those laws in the natural environment
  • How to complete a Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA)
  • How to decrease problem behaviors and increase positive social and learning behaviors
  • Data based decision making
  • Positive Behavior Support
  • How to use evidence based practice in you work with children and families

Your commitment:
The BCBA Program is a 2 year commitment, involving 5 online courses (totaling 15 credits) and 1500 hours of field experience. To qualify for this opportunity you must currently hold a Master’s degree.  Students are responsible for tuition at Northern Arizona University (NAU).  The NAU program is part of the WICHE community and Alaskan students qualify for instate tuition.

More information:

Please visit the Behavior Analyst Certification Board Website for more information on the process of obtaining your BCBA.  In addition, the NAU Positive Behavior Support Program website can help to orient you to the PBS program components.

An informational meeting on the program will be held Wednesday, October 10th, 10am in the Center For Human Development's boardroom.  We are located at 2702 Gambell Street, Ste 103, across from Sears.  If you are out of town or unable to make the meeting in person please call into the following conference number:  1-888-387-8686 ID: 4500683#  

 

BCBA Application Request

 Follow the link on the left hand side of the page and fill out the short application and you will receive a personalized link to our full online application.

Application Deadline is November 1st

 

 
 
 
Contact BCBA

Phillip Tafs
(907) 264-6227
philt@alaskachd.org

UAA Center for Human Development

2702 Gambell St. Suite 103
Anchorage, Alaska 99503
Ph: (907) 272-8270
1 (800) 243-2199
TTY: (907) 264-6206
Fax: (907) 274-4802