Section 1928 of Title 59 of the Oklahoma Statutes (59 O.S. § 1928) directs the Oklahoma Department of Human Services (OKDHS) Developmental Disabilities Services Division (DDSD) to provide for licensing of Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBA) and certification of Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analysts (BCaBA.) practicing in the state of Oklahoma. The statute became effective Nov. 1, 2009.
A person licensed or certified by DDSD must maintain active status and fulfill all requirements of the national Behavior Analyst Certification Board and conduct professional activities in accordance with the Guidelines for Responsible Conduct and Professional Disciplinary Standards established by the national board and available on their website at http://www.bacb.com/ (Link opens in new window).
List of Board Certified Behavior Analysts and Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analysts currently licensed/certified to practice in Oklahoma.
OKDHS Policy: Board Certified Behavior Analyst license and Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst certification
Licensure/Certification Application Materials
To apply for a license or certification, complete all applicable forms and submit to the address listed on the application.
BCBA’s and BCaBA’s must submit the following forms:
06LC001E Application (.pdf, 1 pp, 151 KB)
06LC002E Professional Reference (.pdf, 1 pp, 140 KB)
06LC004E Statement of Professional Disclosure (.pdf, 1 pp, 129 KB)
BCaBA’s must also include:
06LC005E Professional Supervision (.pdf, 1 pp, 123 KB)
Include the following with application:
Application fee
Photocopy of valid photo ID
Photocopy of current Board Certification
Click on the link below for a copy of Consumer Guidelines for Identifying, Selecting, and Evaluating Behavior Analysts
Working with Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders. The publication was developed by the
Autism Special Interest Group (SIG) of the Association for Behavior Analysis.
http://www.abainternational.org/Special_Interests/AutGuidelines.pdf
For more information, contact Michaela Bishop at (405) 521-6264 or by e-mail: michaela.bishop@okdhs.org
2012 Meeting Dates for the Oklahoma Licensed Behavior Analyst Board
Thursday, April 26, 10:00 a.m., Sequoyah Memorial Office Building, 2400 N. Lincoln Blvd., room 1 South
Thursday, Oct. 25, 10:00 a.m., Sequoyah Memorial Office Building, 2400 N. Lincoln Blvd., room 1 South
2011 Meeting Dates for the Oklahoma Licensed Behavior Analyst Board
April 14, 2011 - 10 a.m., 2400 N. Lincoln Blvd., Oklahoma City
July 21, 2011 - 10 a.m., 2400 N. Lincoln Blvd., Oklahoma City
Oct. 20, 2011 - 10 a.m., 2400 N. Lincoln Blvd., Oklahoma City