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  • Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) require continuing education units (CEUs) and professional development.
  • Understanding BCBA preferences for CEU sources is crucial for effective professional development.
  • Current knowledge on BCBA preferences for CEU and professional development sources is limited.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify trends in CEU accruement and professional development among BCBAs.
  • To understand the factors influencing BCBAs' choices of CEU and professional development sources.
  • To explore BCBA preferences and opinions regarding professional development activities.

Main Methods:

  • A survey was distributed to Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) and Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analysts (BCaBAs).
  • The survey was disseminated via the Behavior Analyst Certification Board mass e-mail service.
  • The study analyzed trends and driving factors in CEU accruement and professional development source selection.

Main Results:

  • Respondents indicated a strong preference for peer-reviewed articles as a source of CEUs.
  • In-person conferences and presentations by well-known speakers were highly valued.
  • Less verifiable sources, such as social media platforms (e.g., Facebook groups, podcasts), were generally disfavored.

Conclusions:

  • BCBAs prioritize credible and verifiable sources for their continuing education.
  • There is an opportunity to enhance the accessibility of high-quality CEU and professional development resources.
  • Informing the provision of CEUs based on BCBA preferences can improve professional development.