§ 37:3702 — Definitions

Louisiana § 37:3702

• Jurisdiction: Louisiana
• Title 37: Professions and Occupations

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§3702. Definitions
As used in this Part the following words, terms, and phrases have the following
meaning ascribed to them in this Section, unless the context clearly indicates a different
meaning:
(1) "Applied behavior analysis" means the design, implementation, and evaluation
of systematic instructional and environmental modifications by a behavior analyst, to
produce socially significant improvements in behavior.
(2) "Assistant behavior analyst", "state-certified assistant behavior analyst", or
"SCABA" means an individual who by training, experience, and examination meets the
requirements for certification by the board and is duly certified to engage in the practice of
behavior analysis under the supervision of a licensed behavior analyst.
(3) "Behavior analyst", "licensed behavior analyst", or "LBA" means an individual
who by training, experience, and examination meets the requirements for licensing by the
board and is duly licensed to independently practice behavior analysis in the state of
Louisiana. The distinction of a licensed behavior analyst or LBA is separate and apart from
any other licensed individuals, including but not limited to psychologists.
(4) "Board" means the Louisiana Behavior Analyst Board.
(5) "Line technician" or "registered line technician" means an individual who works
directly with the client to implement applied behavior analysis services under the direction
and supervision of a licensed behavior analyst and is registered as required in this Chapter.
(6) "Scope of practice of behavior analysis" includes the empirical identification of
functional relations between behavior and environments. It uses direct observation and
measurement of behavior and environment, the empirical identification of functional
relations between behavior and environmental factors, known as functional assessment and
analysis. Applied behavior analysis interventions are based on scientific research and the
direct observation and measurement of behavior and environment. They utilize contextual
factors, establishing operations, antecedent stimuli, positive reinforcement, and other
consequences to help people develop new behaviors, increase or decrease existing behaviors,
and emit behaviors under specific environmental conditions. The practice of behavior
analysis expressly excludes psychological testing, neuropsychology, cognitive therapy,
diagnosis of psychiatric conditions, psychotherapy, sex therapy, psychoanalysis,
hypnotherapy, and mental health counseling or academic teaching by college or university
staff.
NOTE: See R.S. 37:3718 regarding termination date of Chapter on July 1, 2028.

Legislative History

Acts 2013, No. 351, §2.