COBA in progress
COBA EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+
When can you practice BA without a COBA? ANS >> 1. if you are a
licensed psychologist, social worker, counselling, or MFT and ABA is
within your scope
2. supervised by those above ^
3. supervised by a COBA
4. nonhuman or nonpatient practice (animals, OBM)
5. if you don’t refer to yourself as a behaviour analyst
6. post-grad trainee who is in ABA professional training
how long is COBA valid for? ANS >> two years
when must you renew COBA? ANS >> On or before the 31st day of
august of each even numbered year
, COBA in progress
What do you need to do when you renew COBA? ANS >> 1. register
with the state board of psychology on a form prescribed by the board
(provide personal info and numbers)
2. pay 150 dollars to the board secretary
What if you were issued a certificate for the first time on or before
august 31st of an even-numbered year? ANS >> They will be required
to renew on or before the 31st day of august of the NEXT even
numbered year.
How many CEs do you need to renew COBA? ANS >> 23 with 4 of
them being ethics, professional conduct, or cultural competency
when can psychology refuses to issue a certificate? ANS >> 1. felony
2. use of fraud or deceit in the obtaining of the certificate
3. requesting commissions/renumerations for referrals
4. HIPAA violations
5. negligence
6. substance abuse
7. violation of BACB ethics
8. practicing out of scope
9. using fee waivers as enticement for a consumer
COBA EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+
When can you practice BA without a COBA? ANS >> 1. if you are a
licensed psychologist, social worker, counselling, or MFT and ABA is
within your scope
2. supervised by those above ^
3. supervised by a COBA
4. nonhuman or nonpatient practice (animals, OBM)
5. if you don’t refer to yourself as a behaviour analyst
6. post-grad trainee who is in ABA professional training
how long is COBA valid for? ANS >> two years
when must you renew COBA? ANS >> On or before the 31st day of
august of each even numbered year
, COBA in progress
What do you need to do when you renew COBA? ANS >> 1. register
with the state board of psychology on a form prescribed by the board
(provide personal info and numbers)
2. pay 150 dollars to the board secretary
What if you were issued a certificate for the first time on or before
august 31st of an even-numbered year? ANS >> They will be required
to renew on or before the 31st day of august of the NEXT even
numbered year.
How many CEs do you need to renew COBA? ANS >> 23 with 4 of
them being ethics, professional conduct, or cultural competency
when can psychology refuses to issue a certificate? ANS >> 1. felony
2. use of fraud or deceit in the obtaining of the certificate
3. requesting commissions/renumerations for referrals
4. HIPAA violations
5. negligence
6. substance abuse
7. violation of BACB ethics
8. practicing out of scope
9. using fee waivers as enticement for a consumer
