505 Ethics, Personnel Management, and Supervision - EDC-X758Y

Course Description

Credit Validation for Optimus Education Participants Only

This course aligns with the certification requirements for QASP, QBA, and IBA and includes the following courses:

• QASP504 – The fourth of four 45-hour courses required for certification by QABA®
• QBA605 – The fifth of six 45-hour courses required for certification by QABA®
• IBA705 – The fifth of six 45-hour courses required for certification by IBAO®

This course includes 20 hours of Legal, Ethical, and Professional Considerations, featuring a comprehensive review of the QABA Ethical Code of Conduct. Additionally, it covers the required 20 hours of Training and Supervision and 5 hours of Antecedent Interventions.

Ethical Responsibilities Covered in This Course:

Students will explore the ethical responsibilities of QBAs and QASPs across various professional roles, including:

• Responsibilities as supervisors and supervisees in behavior analysis
• Ethical obligations to clients, stakeholders, and colleagues
• Ethical considerations in supervision, training, public statements, and research

There are two assessments, which are optional or assigned at the instructor’s discretion.

Learner Outcomes

• Articulate the ethical responsibilities of QBAs and QASPs, including their conduct with clients, adherence to the QABA Ethical Code of Conduct, and professional obligations in supervision, public statements, and research
• Identify responsibilities of behavior analysts in assessing behavior, implementing behavior-change programs, and intervening in factors affecting staff performance and supervision
• Describe the importance of behavior-analytic supervision, including its benefits, potential risks of ineffective supervision, and strategies for competency-based training
• Analyze controlling variables influencing staff performance and develop targeted interventions to improve workplace behavior and effectiveness
• Demonstrate methods for assessing a supervisee’s baseline skills and knowledge through both direct and indirect assessment techniques

Course Details

Number of Units: 3.5 graduate level extension credit(s) in semester hours

Who Should Attend: This course provides continuing education for Optimus Education Participants.

Course Materials:

• Text, Applied Behavior Analysis by John Cooper, Timothy Heron, William Heward available at Amazon.com or your local bookstore
• Text, Behavior Analysis for Lasting Change 4/E by G. Roy Mayer, Beth Sulzer-Azaroff, Michele Wallace available at Amazon.com or your local bookstore

University of San Diego – Graduate-Level Extension Credit Information

The University of San Diego partners with this program to offer graduate-level extension credit(s) in semester hours through the Credit Validation Program. To earn units, participants must register for and successfully complete coursework through the external program provider.

Credits earned through USD’s Credit Validation Program are widely accepted by many school districts and universities across the United States for purposes such as license renewal, required professional development hours, short-term skill building, salary advancement, credentialing, and potential advanced degree pathways. These units do not apply toward a master’s or higher degree program at the University of San Diego; however, they may be transferable to advanced degree programs (e.g., MA, EdD, PhD) at other institutions that accept external graduate-level credits.

Participants are responsible for confirming acceptance, transcript requirements, deadlines, and applicability of units with their employing district or intended institution prior to enrollment.

Directions to Enroll for Credit 

1. Enroll in this course:

• Home Page: Optimus Ed - Rethinking Education
• Sign up to enroll: Ethics, Personnel Management & Supervision

2. Complete all course work with Optimus Ed.

Please Note: USD does not provide course materials, manage instruction, or assign grades. All coursework is evaluated by the program’s instructor or coordinator.

3. Click “Add to Cart” located on the right of this page to purchase units. If this course displays “Request Information,” it means the course is either not yet open for enrollment or has already closed for enrollment.

4. Submit your Certificate of Completion by email to pce-cv@sandiego.edu after enrolling for credit and completing the course.

Transcript Process: Final grades submitted by the program provider will initiate the transcript process. Grades should be submitted within 7 days of the official course end date or the course enrollment deadline—whichever comes last. Participants are responsible for ensuring their mailing address is accurate and up to date in their USD student account to avoid delays in transcript delivery.

Transcript Delivery Timeline:

• U.S. addresses: 2–3 weeks
• International addresses: 3–4 weeks

For detailed information regarding the University of San Diego Credit Validation Program, please consult our Participant Guide.

Applies Towards the Following Certificate(s), Professional Programs and Series

• Applied Behavior Analysis and Positive Behavior Supports Certificate : Register for All 6 Course & Add Certificate Fee For Certificate
• Online Credit Validation Courses for Educators : Courses - Choose One or More