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Current as of January 01, 2023 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
A. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Chapter or other law to the contrary, an applicant for licensure as a licensed behavior analyst shall be issued a behavior analyst license by the board upon satisfaction of all the following criteria:
(1) Submission to the board of a completed application form. The board shall approve the form.
(2) Payment of all mandatory licensure fees.
(3) Proof of good moral character.
(4) Satisfactory completion of the criminal background check in accordance with the authority granted to the board.
(5) Proof that the applicant passed a nationally recognized examination administered by a nonprofit organization accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies, the American National Standards Institute, or a substantial equivalent to credential professional practitioners of behavior analysis related to the principles and practice of the profession of behavior analysis that is approved by the board.
(6) Proof that the applicant passed the jurisprudence examination covering the laws and rules governing the practice of behavior analysis in Louisiana that is approved by the board.
(7) Proof that the applicant conducts his professional activities in accordance with accepted standards, including the Guidelines for Responsible Conduct for Behavior Analysts and Professional Disciplinary and Ethical Standards of the Behavior Analyst Certification Board or other national credentialing bodies as approved by the board.
(8) Proof that the applicant holds a master's degree from any accredited university or other institution of higher learning.
B. The standards and requirements in this Chapter shall be separate and unique from the standards and requirements for practicing psychology and pertain to the practice of applied behavior analysis.
C. There shall be no requirement for individuals practicing under this Chapter to be supervised by members of other professions.
D. A behavior analyst applicant who has a suspended license may reapply for licensure after three years from the date of suspension.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Louisiana Revised Statutes Tit. 37, § 3706. Qualifications of applicants of a licensed behavior analyst - last updated January 01, 2023 | https://codes.findlaw.com/la/revised-statutes/la-rev-stat-tit-37-sect-3706/
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