Basic Course in Applied Behavior Analysis

The Mental Health Center “Gamma” announces enrollment for a basic course in Applied Behavior Analysis, recognized by the International Behavior Analysis Organization (IBAO).

The course will be led by international behavior analysts from the Gamma center:
Elene Gurgenidze — MA, IBA
Ia Lominashvili — MA, IBA
Teona Karumidze — MA, IBA

The course includes:

▪️ 45 hours of theoretical training and 25 hours of practice;
▪️ topics defined by the International Behavior Analysis Organization (IBAO).

The course is intended for individuals interested in ABA (students, bachelor’s and master’s degree holders) who work or plan to work with children and adolescents with autism and other neurodevelopmental disorders.

After successful completion of the course, you will be able to:

▪️ complete practical training and work under supervision as a behavior therapist/technician;
▪️ apply key ABA principles when working with children with various challenges;
▪️ use strategies for teaching new skills and reducing undesirable behavior;
▪️ pass an international exam and become a certified behavior therapist/technician/IBT.

The theoretical part will be conducted in a hybrid format — both in-person and online (via Zoom).

The theoretical course includes:

▪️ neurodevelopmental disorders and their characteristics
▪️ basic principles of ABA
▪️ behavior and environment
▪️ factors influencing behavior
▪️ behavior assessment
▪️ observation and data collection
▪️ techniques for teaching new skills
▪️ functional behavior analysis
▪️ procedures for reducing undesirable behavior
▪️ professionalism and ethics

The course will be held from April 17 to April 30, on weekdays from 16:00 to 19:00, and on Saturdays from 10:00 to 16:00 (Sunday is a day off).

At the end of the course, a theoretical exam will be conducted. Upon successful completion, you will be able to complete 25 hours of practice at our center.

Registration link:
https://docs.google.com/.../1yibTIFbcIunGeMAXEIZB.../edit...
(deadline: April 9).

Before registration, payment must be made via bank transfer to Gamma’s account at Bank of Georgia:
GE58BG0000000609653787

Please indicate: training fee and your full name.

Course fee: 350 GEL, students — 300 GEL
(student ID confirmation required via email: mhc.contact.mhc@gmail.com).

For additional questions:

▪️ email: mhc.contact.mhc@gmail.com
▪️ phone: +995 559999985