Navigating the Ethics Related to Billing

Course Code: REL-ABA-0-NERB

Hours: 1

Type: Online Course

Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2024

Learning Objectives:
Discuss the BACB's ethics code components as they relate to billing.
Define various types of fraudulent billing.
Describe ethical billing practices.

Outline:
Section 1: Introduction

About This Course

Learning Objectives

Section 2: Billing Practices and the Professional and Ethical Compliance Code

Ethical Dilemmas in Billing

Scientific Knowledge

Accepting Clients

Maintaining Confidentiality

Fees, Financial Arrangements, and Terms of Consultation

Accuracy in Reports and Billing

Avoiding False or Deceptive Statements

Discontinuing Services

Review

Summary

Section 3: Fraudulent Billing

What is Fraud?

Who Monitors Fraudulent Billing?

Case Examples of Fraudulent Billing

Review

Summary

Section 4: Ethical Billing Practices

Ensure Client Rights are Protected

Maintain Neutrality

Display Professional Integrity

Be Honest

Ensure Confidentiality

Promote Ethics in Your Organization

Review

Summary

Section 5: Conclusion

Course Summary

Course Contributor

References

Instructor: Rhonda Davin, Ph.D., BCBA-D

Dr. Rhonda Davin is a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst with over 25 years of experience in the fields of developmental disabilities and autism. She has served the field as a teacher, college professor, consultant, and expert witness. She started Behavior Consulting Services which provided direct behavior analytic services to children with autism and their families. She has supervised and mentored several behavior analysts and service providers currently practicing in the field today. Dr. Davin has also provided technical assistance for large-scale organizational change efforts in the area of Positive Behavior Supports.

Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Behavioral Analyst; in the following settings: Intellectual Developmental Disabilities.

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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.