Elevate Your Practice

Master the Art of Writing ABA Session Notes!

This master class outlines a behavioral skills training (BST) model for training staff on how to write medically necessary session notes and provides a framework for quality assurance measures, to ensure staff document relevant information. Direct training, checklists, templates, rubrics, and evaluation measures are presented for 97151, 97153, 97155, and 97156 codes, outlining a systematic approach to generating more accurate and objective session notes. We walk you through all of the information you will need to write high-quality ABA session notes so you can go from overwhelmed, unsure, and burnout to confident…in just 3 hours.

Why Choose the Writing ABA Session Notes Master Class

  • Expert-Led Instruction: Learn from seasoned professionals who understand the nuances of ABA session note writing

  • Comprehensive Curriculum: Our meticulously curated curriculum covers all aspects of writing session notes.

  • Practical Application: Gain hands-on experience through practical exercises and real-world examples.

  • Flexible Learning: Learn at your own pace, on your terms, wherever you have an internet connection.

  • Interactive Experience: Engage in discussions, quizzes, and assignments to enhance your learning journey.

Narrative Section Support

Learn about the 4-part framework developed by SAGE Learning Systems to increase objective and accurate narrative sections for your session notes.

The Main Topics

Elevate Your Expertise

  • Session Note Essentials: Understand the purpose, components, and guidelines for writing effective session notes.

  • Objective Observation: Learn how to observe and document behavior objectively and accurately.

  • Analyzing Data: Explore techniques to analyze data and translate it into meaningful notes.

  • Communication Excellence: Enhance your ability to communicate insights and progress effectively.

Course Objectives

After completing this course, participants will be able to:

  • Identify medical necessity and understand its importance to ABA session notes

  • Identify the three different phases of interpretation for medically necessary criteria (MNC)

  • Identify critical information for session notes to reduce the likelihood of recoupment

  • Differentiate between socially significant and medically necessary behaviors

  • Determine the essential clinical and non-clinical components of 97151, 97153, 97155, and 97156 session notes

  • Identify potential outcomes of poor session notes

  • Identify common mistakes when writing session notes

  • Review current research regarding writing ABA session notes

  • Identify the core characteristics of ASD per the DSM-5 and how this relates to writing medically necessary session notes

  • Develop a quality assurance (QA) system for delivering feedback and monitoring session note quality

Course curriculum

  1. 1

    • About Your Instructor

    • Course Syllabus

    • Course Overview
  2. 2

    • Lesson 1: What is Medical Necessity?

    • Medical Necessity vs Socially Significant Goals Worksheet

    • Medical Necessity Supplemental Resources

    • Lesson 2: ABA Session Notes

    • Session Note Supplemental Resources

    • Essential Components of Session Notes

    • Lesson 3: DSM-5 for ASD

    • ASD Supplemental Resources

    • ASD Levels of Support

    • CDC Milestones Checklist

    • Lesson 4: Evidence-Based Practice (EBPs)

    • EBP Supplemental Resources

    • CEC Professional Standards (EBP)

    • 27 Evidence-Based Practices (EBPs)

    • Lesson 5: Writing Skills

    • Writing Skills Supplemental Resources

    • Mentalistic vs Behavioral Worksheet

    • Bonus - Writing Skills Training Guide

    • Lesson 6: Writing Medically Necessary Session Notes

    • Lesson 6a: Writing Session Notes for 97151

    • 97151 Assessment Activities

    • 97151 Session Note Example

    • Lesson 6b: Writing Session Notes for 97153

    • 97153 Essential Components

    • 97153 Session Note Example

    • Lesson 6c: Writing Session Notes for 97155

    • 97155 Essential Components

    • 97155 Session Activities

    • Lesson 6d: Writing Session Notes for 97156

    • 97156 Essential Components

    • 97156 Session Note Example

    • Lesson 7: Putting it all Together

    • Session Notes Resources
  3. 3

    • Course Completion Quiz

    • Course Survey

    • Access Certificate

    • Review the Course

Course Details

Transform Your Practice

Your role as a behavior analyst is pivotal in transforming lives. By mastering the art of writing ABA session notes, you're ensuring that your insights and efforts are accurately captured and communicated to benefit your clients and team. Don't miss this unparalleled opportunity to elevate your skills, enhance your impact, and redefine your role in the field of ABA. Join our "Writing ABA Session Notes Master Class" and become a master at documenting progress and promoting effective communication. Invest in your professional growth and embark on a journey that will elevate your expertise to new heights. Enroll now and unlock the power of precise and impactful ABA session note writing!