R156-61a-702. Definitions

  In addition to the definitions in Title 58, Chapters 1 and 61, as used in this rule:

  (1) "BACB" means Behavior Analyst Certification Board.

  (2) "BCaBA" means Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst.

  (3) "BCBA" means Board Certified Behavior Analyst.

  (4)(a) "Experiential behavior analyst training" means:

  (i) practical training experience providing behavior analysis services, including completing assessments, developing programs, implementing programs, training on programs, and ongoing monitoring of programs under supervision of a licensed behavior analyst; and

  (ii) participating in at least one supervisory session every two weeks for no less than 5% of the total hours spent completing supervised hours.

  (b) "Experiential behavior analyst training does not mean:

  (i) attending meetings with little or no behavior-analytic content;

  (ii) providing interventions that are not based in behavior analysis;

  (iii) performing non-behavioral administrative activities;

  (iv) completed non-behavioral assessments (e.g., diagnostic assessments, intellectual assessments); or

  (v) completing paperwork, documentation, billing or any other activities that are not directly related to behavior analysis.

  (5) "LaBA" means Licensed Assistant Behavior Analyst.

  (6) "LBA" means Licensed Behavior Analyst.

  (7) "Qualified supervisor" means a:

  (a) LBA or psychologist who is licensed in good standing with the Division and has completed the supervision and experience training module administered by the BACB, who is supervision a LaBA or supervisee working towards obtaining the required experience to become licensed; or

  (b) RBS, LBA or psychologist who is in good standing with the Division who is supervising a RaBS.

  (8) "RaBS" means Registered Assistant Behavior Specialist.

  (9) "RBS" means Registered Behavior Specialist.

  (10) "Supervision contract" means a written contract between the qualified supervisor or a LaBA, RaBS, or a supervisee working towards obtaining the required experience to become licensed that includes at a minimum the following:

  (a) the responsibilities of the supervisor and supervisee;

  (b) a description of the appropriate activities and instructional objectives;

  (c) the objective and measurable circumstances under which the supervisor will sign the supervision form;

  (d) the consequences should the parties not adhere to their responsibilities, including proper termination of the contract; and

  (e) an attestation that both parties will adhere to the Professional and Ethical Compliance Code for Behavior Analysts issued by the BACB.

  (11) "Supervision form" means a form to document ongoing supervision that includes at a minimum the following:

  (a) the date of each supervisory meeting;

  (b) the duration of each supervisory meeting;

  (c) the format of meeting (i.e. individual or small group);

  (d) an evaluation of supervisee performance; and

  (e) signature and date lines for supervisor and supervisee indicating when the form was completed and signed.