Domain A is a 20 hour Qualified Behavior Analyst (QBA) course providing an overview of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and the physical and mental health conditions that are commonly associated with it.
Domain A satisfies the minimum requirement of 20 hours in autism core knowledge required by QABA® for the Qualified Behavior Analyst (QBA) credential. This course can serve as a bridge course for those missing the Autism Core Knowledge required by QABA® from other institutions.
Domain A is an online, synchronous 6-week course with weekly modules. The course includes weekly readings, quizzes, discussions, and live online webinars.
Tuition: $200 USD
Next Course Start Date: TBA
Registration Deadline: TBA
Course Duration: 6 weeks
Course Delivery: Online, Synchronous (course content delivered weekly with virtual live webinar requirement)
Weekly Webinar Time: TBA
Course Total Hours: 20 hours
Course Description
The Domain A course provides an overview of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and the physical and mental health conditions that are commonly associated with it. Emphasis is placed on how biopsychosocial context can impact an individual’s access to diagnosis and treatment of ASD, in addition to how integrated care can be tailored to promote more effective, timely, person-centered care to people on the spectrum.
Course Curriculum Overview
- Week 1 - Autism and the Health Care System
- Week 2 - Historical Perspectives
- Week 3 - Risk Factors and Genetic Related Disorders
- Week 4 - Comorbidities
- Week 5 - Evidence Based Treatment
- Week 6 - Complementary and Alternative Practices
Course Webinars
The Domain A course includes live class meetings, called webinars, every week. These webinars are held virtually via Zoom. The webinars are 1 hour in duration. Attendance is required at these webinars. Webinars are recorded and available to watch later if a student misses a live webinar.
Webinars for course offering starting September 18, 2023:
- Week 1 webinar: Thursday, September 21, 2023, start time: 5 pm ET / 2 pm ET
- Week 2 webinar: Thursday, September 28, 2023, start time: 5 pm ET / 2 pm ET
- Week 3 webinar: Thursday, October 5, 2023, start time: 5 pm ET / 2 pm ET
- Week 4 webinar: Thursday, October 12, 2023, start time: 5 pm ET / 2 pm ET
- Week 5 webinar: Thursday, October 19, 2023, start time: 5 pm ET / 2 pm ET
- Week 6 webinar: Thursday, October 26, 2023, start time: 5 pm ET / 2 pm ET
QABA® Board Approved Coursework
Cummings Graduate Institute for Behavioral Health Studies is an approved QBA Coursework Provider by Qualified Applied Behavior Analysis Credentialing Board (QABA®). QABA provider number QCB-20218.
The Qualified Applied Behavior Analysis Credentialing Board (QABA®) is an internationally-accredited credentialing agency dedicated to ensuring the highest standard of care among professionals providing applied behavioral analysis (ABA) services.
QABA® Requirements:
- Applicants must be at least 18 years old
- Applicants must possess a minimum of a master’s or higher degree from an accredited university for higher education
Who should take this course?
This course is open to the general public and anyone interested in learning more about Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Domain A satisfies the minimum requirement of 20 hours in autism core knowledge required by QABA® for the Qualified Behavior Analyst (QBA) credential. This course can serve as a bridge course for those missing the Autism Core Knowledge course required by QABA®. If you plan to use this course to fulfill QABA® coursework, you must meet the requirements listed above.
When will this course be offered in the future?
Dates of future offerings are TBA. Check back for updates.
