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Objectives
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Conduct assessments of relevant skill strengths and deficits, preferences, and potential barriers
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Understand legal and ethical requirements of practicing independently
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Identify key self-management strategies to employ
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Learn how to make data-based decisions about the direction of your business
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Determine core characteristics of the services you’ll provide
Course Curriculum
Unit 1 - Essential Areas to Self-Assess
Objectives:
- Understand your motivation for entering into independent practice
- Discover your core values and guiding principles
- Learn about your strengths and weaknesses
- Learn factors to consider when financially planning for your future
Unit 2 - Elements to Research
Objectives:
- Identify who your ideal client is
- Learn about your ideal client's wants and needs
- Learn about your competitors and potential partners
- Understand the conditions of the market and how to compete
Unit 3 - Core Components of a Service Model
Objectives:
- Explore potential features of your service model
- Explore how your services could be reimbursed
- Establish your base rate
- Mitigate your and the client's costs
Unit 4 - Prepare for Your Future
Objectives:
- Identify your unique value and define your niche
- Learn government rules & regulations that will affect you
- Establish a 12-month timeline for success
- Learn about key marketing strategies
Keys to Success
Objectives:
- Learn how to set goals & objectives that will keep you moving forward
- Learn how to increase focus and productivity
- Improve your behavior change efforts through effective writing strategies
- Learn who to consider as travel companions on your journey to success
Communication
Communication between participants is encouraged and available through discussions within each lesson and our exclusive community, ABA Business Mentorship. Meet fellow independent practitioners, access additional content, and connect with your guide.
Meet Your Guide
Hi! I'm Charity Steele, a BCBA and the CEO of TreSource, Inc. As an independent ABA practitioner for over 12 years, I've had the incredible experience of establishing, growing, and thriving in my practice!
Today, the independent practice model offers even greater opportunities for you to have the life and career of your dreams! Yet, I understand this model poses a challenge: the business of ABA. This course has been fundamentally designed to help you establish a foundation for your business and simplify your journey to independent practice.
Don't delay, jump start your practice today!
FAQ
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What is the difference between this course and the live workshop?
This course provides immediate access to all curricula while the workshop provides limited access until the day of the event. Both courses offer the same curriculum and access to the online community, but the workshop provides live interactions with other participants and guides and opportunity to earn CEUs.
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How long will I have access to the coursework?
Coursework can be accessed for 3 months from the time you begin learning.
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How long will I have access to my guide?
You'll have ongoing access to your guide through the ABA Business Mentorship community while enrolled in the course.
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What is the difference between this course and the Guidance Package?
The Guidance Package is a 12-month program and offers an expanded curriculum that includes lessons on how to legally form your business, credential with insurers, develop private pay practices, bill, and market your services. It also includes access to the Resource Library, Navigational Tools Library, and a private community where your guide will answer questions and offer additional training and tools.
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Who do I contact if I have a question or concern?
Contact us at [email protected].