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2012 CE Workshop |
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Ethical Issues Posed by Behavior Analysis in Psychology |
Instruction Level IntermediateProposed Audience Psychologists, counselors, teachers, behavior specialists, behavior analysts, administrators, or other professionals or paraprofessionals and parents who work with varied populations in varied settings. Program Description This workshop will focus on the ethical issues surrounding the practice of behavior analysis within the larger field of psychology. The workshop will draw on issues raised at the national and state level at APA/NCPA, ABAI/NCABA, APBA and the BACB. The majority of the workshop will be spent discussing problems provided by workshop participants using small groups and participant discussions to address the ethical issues raised.
Learning Objectives On completion of the workshop the participants should be able to: 1. describe the relationships between behavior analysis and psychology and the types of ethical issues raised. 2. access available national and state resources to resolve ethical issues. 3. use strategies to work with colleagues, ethics materials and other sources to discuss and resolve ethical issues.
Proposed Activities The participants will be involved within the workshop materials via a visual presentation and questions from the presenter. They will also be involved with discussions about the varied sources for ethics in behavior analysis and psychology as well as discussions of ethical dilemmas they face in their own situations.
References -American Psychological Association (2002). Ethical principles of psychologists and code of conduct. -Association for Professional Behavior Analysts (2008-present). The Reporter (website newsletter). -Behavior Analyst Certification Board (June, 2010). Guidelines for responsible conduct for behavior analysts. -Behavior Analyst Certification Board (June, 2010). Professional disciplinary and ethical standards. -Skinner, B.F. (1975). The ethics of helping people. Criminal Law Bulletin, 11, 623-636. -Wolf, M. M. (1978). Social validity: The case for subjective measurement or How applied behavior analysis is finding its heart. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 11, 203-214.
The Presenter R.M. “Duke” Schell, Ph.D., BCBA-D received his BA in psychology from the University of Florida with Hank Pennypacker. Following two years of work at Western Carolina Center with Jim and Judy Favell he completed his MS & PhD in psychology at Florida State University with Dr. Jon Bailey. He has worked in public residential facilities, day work centers and community homes in Florida, Georgia, Kansas, South Carolina and North Carolina in varied clinical and administrative positions including the Director of Psychology at the J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center for the past 16 years. Duke has been President of the North Carolina Association for Behavior Analysis and is the NCABA Liaison to ABAI. He has provided community consultations, expert witness work, and been involved with Dr. Denny Reid through the Carolina Behavior Analysis and Support Center in statewide efforts in SC to improve positive behavioral support services to people with ID/DD.
Date and Time Wednesday, February 15th, 2012 On-Site Registration: 8:00 am – 9:00 am Workshop: 9:00 am. – 12:00 noon
Credit 3 Hours Category A Continuing Education Credit for NC psychologists and/or 3 hours Type II BACB Approved Continuing Education Credit.
Attendance To receive credit, you must be present for the entire workshop, and you must sign the sign-in and sign-out sheets. No credit will be given for participants who are more than 15 minutes late at the beginning of the workshop. No credit will be given to participants who leave before the close of the workshop. You must complete an evaluation form and turn it in at the close of the workshop to receive credit. Participants will receive a certificate documenting their attendance following the workshop and credit certificates will be mailed to the address provided during registration.
Registration Deadline and Refund Policy There is currently space available in this workshop. Registration will be limited to 50 people. If you register on or before January 23rd, 2012 there is a special early registration fee of $55.00 to attend this workshop. There are also special rates available for anyone who would like to attend both this workshop and any of the three post-conference workshops offered on Friday February 17th, 2012 from 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm. A student rate of $25.00 is available with proof of current full time student status. Please select the registration button at the bottom of the page to view all fees. You will receive a full refund for cancellation received on or before February 8, 2012. No refund will be provided for cancellation received on or after February 9, 2012.
Facility Information Marriott, Winston-Salem, NC 27101. You can reserve a room at either the Marriott by calling 336-725-3500 or at the connecting Embassy Suites by calling 336-724-2300. Ask for the “NCABA Group Rate” to get reduced room pricing for either hotel.
Continuing Education Credit The program is co-sponsored by the North Carolina Psychological Association and the North Carolina Association for Behavior Analysis. The North Carolina Psychological Association is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The North Carolina Psychological Association maintains responsibility for this program and its content. This program is offered for 3 hours of continuing education credit. In addition, this workshop is BACB approved for 3 hours of Type II continuing education credits.
Special Needs If you have special needs please note this on the registration form. This must be received at least two (2) weeks in advance of the workshop.
For Further Information Contact: Beth Schmitt, NCABA Secretary Phone: (919) 575-1261 Email: beth.schmitt@dhhs.nc.gov |
