Nevada Administrative Code Chapter 641D - APPLIED BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS
Nevada Administrative Code (NAC) Chapter 641D governs the practice of applied behavior analysis (ABA) in Nevada. This chapter is administered by the Board of Applied Behavior Analysis and outlines the regulations for licensing, practice standards, and disciplinary actions related to ABA professionals.
📘 Key Components of NAC Chapter 641D
1. Licensure and Registration
Behavior Analyst: Individuals must hold current certification as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and be licensed in Nevada.
Assistant Behavior Analyst: Requires certification as a Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst (BCaBA) and Nevada licensure.
Registered Behavior Technician (RBT): Must be registered with the Behavior Analyst Certification Board and comply with state regulations.(leg.state.nv.us)
2. Practice Standards
Scope of Practice: ABA involves designing, implementing, and evaluating interventions to produce socially significant improvements in behavior.
Ethical Requirements: Practitioners must adhere to ethical guidelines, including maintaining competence, avoiding conflicts of interest, and ensuring client welfare.(law.justia.com)
3. Supervision and Training
Supervision: Assistant behavior analysts and RBTs must practice under the supervision of a licensed behavior analyst.
Training Programs: Educational programs must meet specific standards to ensure adequate preparation for licensure.(leg.state.nv.us, leg.state.nv.us)
4. Examinations
State Examination: Applicants for licensure must pass a state examination covering the practice of ABA and relevant laws and regulations. (regulations.justia.com)
5. Disciplinary Actions
Grounds for Discipline: Includes fraud, incompetence, substance abuse, and violations of ethical standards.
Disciplinary Procedures: The Board has the authority to suspend or revoke licenses, impose fines, and take other corrective actions. (leg.state.nv.us)
⚖️ Exemptions from Licensure
Certain individuals are exempt from licensure requirements, including:
Licensed physicians, psychologists, and social workers.
Members of the clergy.
Family members or caregivers performing ABA services under supervision.
Employees of school districts or charter schools providing ABA services as part of their duties.(leg.state.nv.us, leg.state.nv.us)
However, these individuals must not represent themselves as behavior analysts or imply licensure. (leg.state.nv.us)
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