Using e-learning modules to teach ongoing-visual inspection of functional analyses.

Area of Science:

• Behavior Analysis
• Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
• Clinical Psychology

Background:

• Functional analyses (FA) are crucial for effective function-based treatments but are underutilized due to time constraints.
• Ongoing visual inspection offers a more efficient method for conducting FAs, as demonstrated by Saini et al. (2018).

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate the efficacy of an e-learning module for training Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) in implementing ongoing visual inspection of FAs.
• To assess if RBTs can achieve mastery in ongoing visual inspection following the e-learning training.

Main Methods:

• An e-learning module was developed and delivered to RBTs to train them on ongoing visual inspection procedures for FAs.
• Participant mastery was assessed post-training, with supplemental procedures offered if needed.

Main Results:

• Five out of six RBT participants demonstrated mastery of ongoing visual inspection after the e-learning module.
• The remaining participant achieved mastery with the addition of supplemental training procedures.

Conclusions:

• The e-learning module is effective in training RBTs to implement ongoing visual inspection of FAs.
• This training can enhance FA efficiency by equipping less experienced personnel to identify when to seek BCBA supervision, thereby increasing the accessibility of function-based treatments.