RBT Professional Conduct and Ethics Flashcards
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A client's parent asks you to continue a session even though the client is showing signs of illness and distress. What should you do?
Answer: Immediately end the session and report to your supervisor
RBTs must prioritize client welfare; ending the session and reporting to the supervisor is the appropriate response when a client shows signs of illness or distress.
An RBT notices that a colleague is implementing an intervention incorrectly. What is the most appropriate first step?
Answer: Document the incident and report it to the supervising BCBA
RBTs should document concerns and bring them to their supervising BCBA rather than confronting colleagues directly or bypassing the supervisory chain.
Which of the following best describes the RBT's responsibility regarding professional development?
Answer: RBTs must maintain competency and pursue ongoing training as required
RBTs are ethically obligated to maintain their competency and engage in ongoing professional development to serve clients effectively.
A family member of a client offers you a gift card worth $50 as a thank-you. How should you respond?
Answer: Decline politely and explain your organization's policy on gifts
RBTs should decline gifts to maintain professional boundaries and avoid dual relationships, politely explaining their organization's policy.
During a session, a client discloses information suggesting they may be experiencing abuse at home. What must the RBT do?
Answer: Report the disclosure to the supervising BCBA and follow mandatory reporting laws
RBTs are mandated reporters and must immediately report suspected abuse to their supervisor and follow applicable mandatory reporting laws.
An RBT is asked by a supervisor to implement a procedure they have not been trained on. What is the appropriate response?
Answer: Inform the supervisor they lack training and request it before implementing
RBTs must only implement procedures within their scope of competence and must communicate training needs to their supervisor before proceeding.
Which scenario represents a violation of the RBT's duty to maintain client dignity?
Answer: Discussing a client's challenging behaviors loudly in a public waiting room
Discussing a client's private information or behaviors in public violates their dignity and confidentiality rights.