Professional Conduct and Scope Flashcards
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According to the BACB RBT Ethics Code, which of the following is a core responsibility of an RBT?
Answer: Operating under the close, ongoing supervision of a BCBA or BCaBA at all times
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.
An RBT's colleague asks them to sign off on session documentation the colleague did not complete. What should the RBT do?
Answer: Refuse to sign documentation for work they did not perform, as this is falsifying records
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.
Which of the following describes the BACB's continuing competence requirement for RBTs?
Answer: RBTs must renew their certification annually, including completing continuing education requirements
RBT certification must be renewed annually. Annual renewal requirements include ongoing supervision, performance review, and attestation. These requirements ensure continued competence.
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?
Answer: Report the disclosure to their supervisor immediately and follow mandatory reporting protocols
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.
When an RBT disagrees with an intervention strategy in a client's behavior plan, what is the MOST appropriate response?
Answer: Raise the concern professionally with the supervising BCBA through appropriate channels
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.
Which of the following is an example of maintaining professional boundaries with a client's family?
Answer: Maintaining interactions that are professional in nature and focused on the client's treatment goals
Professional boundaries require that relationships with clients and families remain focused on clinical goals and professional roles. Accepting lavish gifts, personal social media connections, and after-hours personal contact all blur professional boundaries.