Professional Conduct and Scope Flashcards
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What is the primary purpose of BACB supervision requirements for RBTs?
Answer: To provide oversight and support to ensure RBTs implement evidence-based practices competently and ethically
BACB supervision requirements ensure that RBTs receive the guidance, feedback, and oversight needed to implement behavior analytic services competently, ethically, and in alignment with evidence-based practices.
An RBT is approached by a client's teacher who asks for information about the client's ABA program, citing a need to support the child at school. How should the RBT respond?
Answer: Direct the teacher to the supervising BCBA, who can facilitate information sharing with appropriate consent
Information sharing across service providers requires appropriate consent and should be coordinated by the BCBA. RBTs should direct information requests to their supervisor rather than independently sharing or refusing to share clinical information.
Which of the following best describes the RBT's role in the functional behavior assessment (FBA) process?
Answer: RBTs may collect observational data (e.g., ABC data) as directed by the BCBA, who conducts and interprets the FBA
RBTs support the FBA process by collecting behavioral data (such as ABC observations) as directed by the BCBA. The BCBA is responsible for designing, conducting, and interpreting the FBA and developing recommendations.
An RBT is asked to implement a new program with a client but has not received training on the specific procedures involved. What is the MOST ethical response?
Answer: Politely inform the supervisor that they do not yet have the training needed for this program and request training before implementing
RBTs must operate within their competence. Politely requesting necessary training before implementing a new procedure reflects ethical responsibility and professional integrity, and is the correct response.
Which of the following scenarios represents a potential dual relationship that an RBT should avoid?
Answer: Providing ABA services to the child of a close personal friend
Providing services to a close personal friend's child creates a dual relationship — the RBT has both a personal and professional relationship with the same family. This can compromise objectivity, confidentiality, and the professional quality of services.
What does it mean for an RBT to 'maintain client dignity'?
Answer: Treating the client with respect, using age-appropriate language and materials, and not discussing the client disparagingly
Maintaining client dignity means treating the client with respect and consideration — using age-appropriate interactions, not discussing clients disparagingly, and ensuring that all procedures honor the client's worth as a person.