Ethical and Professional Practices Flashcards
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When a BCAT technician is unsure whether a client's behavior warrants crisis intervention, the best action is to:
Answer: Consult the behavior intervention plan and contact the supervising BCBA
Crisis decisions must be guided by the behavior intervention plan and direct communication with the supervising BCBA when uncertainty exists.
Which behavior reflects an appropriate professional boundary for a BCAT technician working in a client's home?
Answer: Keeping interactions focused on the therapeutic goals outlined in the BIP
Maintaining therapeutic focus and limiting personal involvement protects the professional relationship and client outcomes.
A client's parent insists that the technician implement a home remedy instead of the approved behavior plan. The technician should:
Answer: Explain that they must follow the approved plan and relay the parent's concerns to the BCBA
Technicians must follow the approved behavior intervention plan while ensuring parental concerns are communicated to the supervising BCBA.
Social media use is a professional concern for BCAT technicians because:
Answer: Posting about clients or sharing identifying information violates confidentiality
Sharing any details about clients on social media, even without names, can violate confidentiality and professional ethical standards.
A BCAT technician experiences burnout and begins skipping session documentation. This is most directly a violation of:
Answer: The technician's professional duty to maintain accurate records
Accurate and timely documentation is a core professional responsibility, and neglecting it compromises client care regardless of the reason.
If a BCAT technician suspects that a colleague is impaired by substances during a session, the most appropriate immediate action is to:
Answer: Remove the client from harm's way and immediately notify a supervisor
Client safety is the immediate priority, requiring the technician to protect the client and alert a supervisor without delay.
The concept of 'informed consent' in ABA practice means that:
Answer: Families are provided sufficient information about the treatment plan to make a voluntary decision
Informed consent requires that caregivers receive clear, complete information about treatment goals and procedures so they can make a voluntary, educated decision.