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Program Overview

Compass-Behavioral or Compass-B is an applied behavior analysis (ABA) based coaching program designed to promote self-determination and wellbeing. In the program, a teenager or adult works directly with a licensed/certified behavioral health expert to focus on areas important to the client, such as executive functioning, social relationships or emotional regulation.

During the course, you will hear from the creators and experienced clinicians of Compass-B while learning how to implement the program in your practice.

The purpose of this program is to provide clinicians with a strong foundation to start their clinical practice of Compass-B and prepare you to implement the coaching program with autistic teen and adult clients.

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Program Details

  • 1 self-paced course
  • Capstone session (live virtual session)
  • Fully virtual
  • 1 final exam (3 attempts to pass)
  • Approximate Length: 9 hours
  • CE credits for eligible participants
    • 8.5 BACB, SLP, OT
    • 8 CAMFT, APA

Included Materials:

  • Compass-B Client Workbook
  • Compass-B Clinician Workbook
  • Compass-B Program Manual
  • 1 Handout

Learning Objectives

  • Understand how to use the manuals with clients for Compass-B treatment
  • Evaluate the suitability of individuals for the Compass-B
  • Identify and critically assess three modules from the Compass Manual for Clients
  • Implement a Compass-B assessment (or understand the steps of completing an assessment)

Who Should Take This Program?

  • Licensed and certified clinicians who work with individuals with autism spectrum disorder, intellectual developmental disabilities, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and related developmental disorders or for those who wish to expand their practice to serve these communities.
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Prerequisites:

Master's Degree or higher in a related field

To provide Compass-B in the CCS Network you must be a High-Level Clinician and must meet all requirements for a Qualified Autism Service Provider.*

*For more information, please review the Catalight Care Services provider manual.

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Compass-B Program Pricing

Member Price: Complementary for Catalight Care Service in-network practitioners.

Program Content Developers and Instructors

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Brianna Fitchett, MPH, MA, BCBA
Developer

Degrees/Credentials

  • Masters Public Health: Healthcare Administration, National University
  • BCBA, Florida Institute of Technology
  • MA, Special Education, Moderate/Severe Disabilities, Notre Dame de Namur University
  • BA, San Francisco State University

Disclosures: None.

Current Position

  • Vice President of Clinical Impact - Catalight
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Doreen Samelson, Ed.D., MSCP.
Developer

Degrees/Credentials

  • Licensed Psychologist
  • MSCP, Alliant International University
  • Ed.D., Counseling Psychology, University of the Pacific
  • 30 Credit Hours in Special Education and Psychology Credited Toward a Teaching Certificate in Severely Handicapped Education, Western Oregon State College
  • MA, Major in Psychology, Minor in Ecology and Behavioral Biology, The University of Minnesota
  • BA, Major in Psychology with a Minor in Biology, San Francisco State

Disclosures: None.

Current Position

  • Chief Clinical Officer - Catalight
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Jennifer Ikola, BCBA
Instructor

Credentials

  • MS, Psychology with emphasis in Applied Behavior Analysis, Kaplan University
  • BS, Health Sciences emphasis in Pre-Medicine, California Baptist University

Disclosures: None.

Current Position

  • Clinical Manager - Catalight
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Lindsey Sneed, Ph.D., BCBA-D
Developer and Instructor

Degrees/Credentials

  • Licensed Psychologist #PSY34154
  • Ph.D., Clinical Psychology, Walden University
  • MS, Applied Psychology, Walden University
  • MS, Educational Counseling, National University
  • BA, Counseling Psychology, William Jessup University
  • RUBI Certified

Disclosures: None.

Current Position

  • Vice President of Clinical Excellence, Catalight
  • Adjunct Professor, University of San Francisco

Program Outcomes

  • Learners who successfully complete the Compass-B Certificate Program will receive a certificate.
  • Certificate holders may refer to themselves as a "Compass-B Clinician" not "Compass-B Certified."
  • Certificates will be available in your Catalight Classroom accounts immediately after completing all course requirements. The certificate does not expire, however certificate holders must abide by our certificate policy.