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Course Module Information
Course Modules
PS6121: Ethics, Professional Conduct and Clinical Practice 1
Semester 1 and Semester 2 | Credits: 10
This module will explore the professional and ethical standards of applied behaviour analysis and introduce students to issues in relation to professional conduct in the workplace. In addition the module will aim to build on students competencies in Applied Behaviour Analysis by improving proficiency in the fundamental techniques within clincial settings while building on the competencies acquired in Clinical Supervision (Year 1). This module will implement the accreditation requirements of the BACB® including placement facilitation, clinical practice and supervision requirements.
(Language of instruction: English)
Learning Outcomes
- • Demonstrate an understanding of the ethical and professional standards in the profession Applied Behaviour analysis (e.g. BCBA guidelines, PSI code of conduct) through providing empirical and everyday examples
- • Identify and recognise ethical concerns and considerations in conducting research
- • Design a contract of services
- • Demonstrate an understanding of the ethical concerns in assessing and treating SIB
- • Debate the ethical issues surrounding the use of punishment
- • Recognise ethical considerations within the workplace
Assessments
- Continuous Assessment (100%)
Teachers
- NUALA DONOHUE:
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- GERALDINE LEADER:
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- JENNIFER HOLLOWAY:
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- HELENA LYDON:
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- Ciara Gunning:
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Reading List
- "Ethics for Behaviour Analysts- 2nd Expanded Edition." by Bailey, J. S. & Burch M.R.
Publisher: Erlbaum Associates
Note: Module offerings and details may be subject to change.