RBT Professional Conduct and Ethics Flashcards
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According to the BACB Ethics Code, an RBT must practice under the close, ongoing supervision of:
Answer: A BCBA, BCaBA, or other qualified supervisor
RBTs must practice under the close, ongoing supervision of a BCBA, BCaBA, or another qualified supervisor as defined by the BACB. The supervisor is responsible for overseeing the RBT's work and ensuring proper implementation of services.
What should an RBT do if asked to implement a procedure they have not been trained on?
Answer: Refuse to implement it and inform the supervisor they need training
RBTs should only implement procedures they have been properly trained on. If asked to implement an unfamiliar procedure, the RBT should inform their supervisor that they need training before implementation to ensure client safety and treatment integrity.
An RBT's neighbor asks about one of the RBT's clients. The RBT should:
Answer: Decline to provide any information about clients due to confidentiality
Confidentiality is a fundamental ethical principle. RBTs must not share any client information with unauthorized individuals, regardless of the relationship or perceived trustworthiness. Information should only be shared with authorized parties.
What is the RBT's responsibility regarding documentation?
Answer: The RBT must accurately document services provided, data collected, and any notable events
RBTs are responsible for accurately documenting services rendered, data collected, session notes, and any notable events or incidents. Proper documentation is essential for continuity of care, treatment decisions, and ethical/legal compliance.
An RBT discovers that a colleague is fabricating data. The RBT should:
Answer: Report the concern to their supervisor or through the appropriate reporting channels
Fabricating data is a serious ethical violation that can harm clients through incorrect treatment decisions. The RBT has an ethical obligation to report this concern to their supervisor or through appropriate channels to protect client welfare.
What is a dual relationship in the context of RBT ethics?
Answer: Having a professional and personal relationship with a client or their family
A dual (or multiple) relationship occurs when a professional has both a professional relationship and another type of relationship (personal, financial, social) with a client or family member. These can impair professional judgment and should be avoided.