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Qualified Healthcare Professional (QHP)

Qualified Healthcare Professional (QHP) is a healthcare provider qualified by education, training, licensure, and facility privilege to perform professional services within their scope of practice. QHPs independently report the services they deliver.

In Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), QHPs include:

Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA)*
Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
Board Certified Behavior Analyst-Doctoral (BCBA-D)
Psychologists or other credentialed professionals whose training, scope of practice, and competence include ABA†

* See local licensure requirements for behavior analysts here and here.

† Each insurance plan defines credentialed professionals differently. Check your insurance plan's ABA or autism policy.

LBAs and BCBAs hold a graduate-level certification in behavior analysis and must complete at least 1,500 hours of supervised practical fieldwork under an LBA or BCBA's guidance**.

** Licensure eligibility for LBAs varies by state. Visit your state’s licensing board for more details.

LBAs and BCBAs work as independent practitioners or as part of an ABA company or facility. They provide services in settings such as schools, healthcare facilities, and private practices (i.e., clinic or in-home). BCBAs often specialize in areas like Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and developmental disabilities.

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Paraprofessionals or Behavior Therapists/Technicians

Paraprofessionals or Behavior Therapists/Technicians implement treatment plans under the supervision of LBAs or BCBAs. They may practice with or without specific credentials.

Credentials for Paraprofessionals:

Registered Behavior Technician (RBT): Credentialed by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB).
Board Certified Autism Technician (BCAT): Credentialed by the Behavior Intervention Certification Council (BICC).

RBTs and BCATs must meet minimum standards, including:

Passing a criminal background check
Completing 40+ hours of training
Receiving documented oversight by a certified or licensed provider

Disclaimer: ABA Therapy Pros is not affiliated with BACB or BICC. This article is intended to provide general information for those seeking to understand qualified ABA providers.