Professional Conduct and Scope Flashcards
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How often must an RBT receive supervision according to BACB requirements?
Answer: At least 5% of total monthly service hours
The BACB requires RBTs to receive supervision for at least 5% of the hours spent delivering services each month.
An RBT is asked by their employer to provide ABA services without any supervision. What should the RBT do?
Answer: Refuse and explain that supervision is required by BACB standards
RBTs must work under supervision; practicing without a supervisor violates BACB requirements and ethical obligations.
When documenting session data, an RBT should ensure that records are:
Answer: Accurate, objective, and completed in a timely manner
Session documentation must be accurate, objective, and timely to support treatment integrity and accountability.
A client's grandmother visits during a session and asks you to explain the client's diagnosis. You should:
Answer: Politely decline and direct her to speak with the supervising BCBA
Discussing diagnoses or clinical interpretations falls outside the RBT's scope; the supervising BCBA should handle such conversations.
Which action demonstrates appropriate professional boundaries for an RBT?
Answer: Avoiding personal social media connections with clients or their families
Maintaining clear boundaries, including avoiding personal social media contact, protects the therapeutic relationship and prevents dual roles.
An RBT notices they are experiencing personal stress that may affect their work. The best course of action is to:
Answer: Inform the supervisor and seek support to maintain professional performance
Self-awareness and communication with supervisors about factors affecting work quality is an ethical professional responsibility.
Which of the following is an example of a dual relationship that an RBT should avoid?
Answer: Becoming romantically involved with a client's parent
Romantic or personal relationships with clients or their family members create dual relationships that compromise professional objectivity.