The question of whether a BCBA (Board Certified Behavior Analyst) or a professional certified by the Qualified Applied Behavior Analysis Credentialing Board (QABA) is more skilled depends on the context, including certification standards and specilization.
Certification Standards:
BCBA (BACB):
Requires a master's degree in a related field and completion of a Verified Course Sequence (VCS).
Demands 2,000 hours of supervised fieldwork for certification.
Exam is recognized globally as rigorous, with a comprehensive focus on all applications of ABA (autism, education, behavior management, etc.).
QBA (QABA):
Requires a master’s degree and 270 hours of coursework but does not require the program to be BACB-accredited (VCS not necessary).
Requires 1,500 hours of supervised fieldwork for certification.
Focuses more explicitly on autism and developmental disabilities, with growing flexibility for broader applications.
Specialization:
BCBA certification covers a broader range of ABA applications, including organizational behavior management, education, and clinical behavior analysis, in addition to autism-focused practice.
QBA certification is more focused on autism and developmental disabilities, which may lead to more specialization in this area.
If you're evaluating based on the breadth of skillset, the BCBA certification likely covers more diverse applications of ABA. For specialization in autism, both certifications demonstrate skill, but the QBA may align more directly with autism-specific practices. In terms of recognition and utility, the BCBA is currently more widely recognized, making it a safer choice for those seeking career flexibility.
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