What do behaviour analysts do? Behaviour analysts are healthcare professionals who apply the science of learning to understand and improve behaviour that is meaningful to patients and those around them. Behaviour analysts can help increase helpful or functional skills such as communication, activities of daily living, and social skills. They can also help decrease behaviours that are harmful or interfere with daily activity, such as self-injury, aggression, and other responsive behaviours. What behaviour analysis services are provided at Baycrest? At Baycrest, behaviour analysts are part of the interprofessional teams in the hospital and in ambulatory care. Services include providing functional behaviour assessments, developing and implementing behaviour care plans, and consulting with families and care teams in the management of behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia. Behaviour analyst qualifications Behaviour analysts are registered with the College of Psychologists and Behaviour Analysts of Ontario.