**This course will provide the participant with 1 Ethics Learning Type BACB® CEUs**
Description of Learning Type CE Event: If you’re a BCBA, you’ve heard the words “Private Equity,” and, more than likely, you have a negative opinion of it. Private equity firms own 85% of for-profit ABA companies, and whether we like it or not, that percentage will probably not decrease anytime soon. We’re constantly hearing about how bad PE is for ABA, but what if the things we think we know about PE aren’t true? What if there’s more to the story? As BCBAs, it’s drilled into our heads that we don’t make any clinical decisions without first assessing the data, so why do we treat private equity differently?
In this CEU, you’ll learn what private equity is, why it’s our ethical duty to understand what’s going on, research for and against it, and the risks and benefits of PE in ABA. You’ll also hear original research from the presenter that debunks some of the myths surrounding PE: When it comes to PE-owned ABA companies, are caseloads actually bigger? Do BCBAs actually get paid more? The goal of this presentation isn’t to change your mind about private equity but rather to get you to think about why you believe what you believe. And maybe we can change the narrative from “All private equity is evil” to “Private equity exists… and here’s what I’m doing to make a positive change in my company.”
About the Instructor: Heather Mroczenski is a BCBA® and Certified Financial Coach whose mission is to disseminate ABA through her work in personal finance. Heather has spoken about personal finance and ABA at several conferences, both in the field and otherwise, and is a mentor for a local nonprofit whose goal it is to empower those who are low-income financially. She has also published a book called “ABCs of Money” to introduce people to the basics of managing their finances. You can find her on Instagram at @financialbehaviorcoaching or online at www.financialbehaviorcoaching.org.
Target Audience: BCBA®, BCaBA®, RBT®, or people familiar with ABA who are interested in learning more about the entities that fund 85% of Autism services.
Learning Objectives for Participants: As a result of this course participants will be able to …
- Identify the ethical implications of understanding Private Equity in ABA.
- Engage in thoughtful conversations about the impact of Private Equity.
- Make educational decisions about their present and future at various ABA companies.
To earn credit, you will be required to watch all video portions and pass a quiz about it with a score of 100% or higher. You can retake the quiz as many times as needed, but you may not receive exactly the same questions each time.
Course Includes
- 5 Lessons
- 4 Quizzes
