Ala. Admin. Code r. 580-5-30B-.01

Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 02, November 27, 2024

Section 580-5-30B-.01 - Definitions

(1) Applied behavior analysis direct contact technician - An individual who directly implements applied behavior analysis services.

(2) Board - Alabama Behavior Analyst Licensing Board charged with overseeing regulations of behavior analyst professionals.

(3) Certifying entity - Nationally accredited Behavior Analyst Certification Board, Incorporated.

(4) Licensed assistant behavior analyst - An individual who is certified by the certifying entity as a board certified assistant behavior analyst and who satisfies the criteria identified in Code of Ala. 1975, § 34-5A-4.

(5) Licensed behavior analyst - An individual who is certified by the certifying entity as a board certified behavior analyst and who satisfies the criteria identified in Code of Ala. 1975, § 34-5A-4.

(6) Practice of behavior analysis - The design, implementation, and evaluation of instructional and environmental modifications to produce socially significant improvements in human behavior.

(7) Charge - A specific allegation contained in a document issued by the board or hearing panel alleging a violation of the governing rules and regulations.

(8) Complaint committee - A committee which may be appointed for the purpose of review, determination, and further action as to complaints filed pursuant to section 5-30B-.03 of this chapter.

(9) Formal complaint - A formal administrative pleading or notice of administrative hearing authorized by the board that sets forth charges against a licensee or applicant and commences a formal disciplinary proceeding in accordance with Act 2014-163 and Act 2016-400.

(10) Order - The whole or a part of a final disposition of a hearing.

(11) Presiding officer - The person appointed by the board to preside at a hearing held pursuant to Code of Ala. 1975, § 34-5A-3, and shall include a hearing officer, a member or members of the hearing panel, or both.

(12) Respondent - The person against whom an initiating or a formal complaint has been made.

Ala. Admin. Code r. 580-5-30B-.01

Adopted by Alabama Administrative Monthly Volume XXXV, Issue No. 09, June 30, 2016, eff. 7/21/2017.

Author: Division of Developmental Disabilities, DMH

Statutory Authority:Code of Ala. 1975, § 34-5A-l.