RBT Professional Conduct and Ethics 2

Question 1

According to the BACB RBT Ethics Code, which of the following is a core responsibility of an RBT?

Accepted Answer

Operating under the close, ongoing supervision of a BCBA or BCaBA at all times

Answer

RBTs must operate under the close, ongoing supervision of a qualified BCBA or BCaBA. They implement programs designed by supervisors and do not independently develop assessments or interventions.

Question 2

An RBT's colleague asks them to sign off on session documentation the colleague did not complete. What should the RBT do?

Accepted Answer

Refuse to sign documentation for work they did not perform, as this is falsifying records

Answer

Signing documentation for work not performed constitutes falsification of records, which is both an ethical violation under the BACB Ethics Code and potentially illegal. RBTs must only sign documentation for work they personally completed.

Question 3

Which of the following describes the BACB's continuing competence requirement for RBTs?

Accepted Answer

RBTs must renew their certification annually, including completing continuing education requirements

Answer

RBT certification must be renewed annually. Annual renewal requirements include ongoing supervision, performance review, and attestation. These requirements ensure continued competence.

Question 4

An RBT is working with a client when the client makes a disclosure suggesting they have been harmed. The RBT is uncertain if this rises to the level of mandatory reporting. What should the RBT do?

Accepted Answer

Report the disclosure to their supervisor immediately and follow mandatory reporting protocols

Answer

Any disclosure suggesting potential harm must be reported to the supervisor immediately. The RBT does not need to confirm or investigate the disclosure — mandatory reporting is based on reasonable suspicion, and the supervisor and appropriate agencies handle the investigation.

Question 5

When an RBT disagrees with an intervention strategy in a client's behavior plan, what is the MOST appropriate response?

Accepted Answer

Raise the concern professionally with the supervising BCBA through appropriate channels

Answer

RBTs should voice professional concerns to their supervising BCBA through appropriate channels. Clinical changes must go through the BCBA, but concerns should always be raised respectfully and in a timely manner.

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RBT Professional Conduct and Ethics 2