RBT Professional Conduct and Scope 4

Question 1

How often must an RBT receive supervision according to BACB requirements?

Accepted Answer

At least 5% of total monthly service hours

Answer

The BACB requires RBTs to receive supervision for at least 5% of the hours spent delivering services each month.

Question 2

An RBT is asked by their employer to provide ABA services without any supervision. What should the RBT do?

Accepted Answer

Refuse and explain that supervision is required by BACB standards

Answer

RBTs must work under supervision; practicing without a supervisor violates BACB requirements and ethical obligations.

Question 3

When documenting session data, an RBT should ensure that records are:

Accepted Answer

Accurate, objective, and completed in a timely manner

Answer

Session documentation must be accurate, objective, and timely to support treatment integrity and accountability.

Question 4

A client's grandmother visits during a session and asks you to explain the client's diagnosis. You should:

Accepted Answer

Politely decline and direct her to speak with the supervising BCBA

Answer

Discussing diagnoses or clinical interpretations falls outside the RBT's scope; the supervising BCBA should handle such conversations.

Question 5

Which action demonstrates appropriate professional boundaries for an RBT?

Accepted Answer

Avoiding personal social media connections with clients or their families

Answer

Maintaining clear boundaries, including avoiding personal social media contact, protects the therapeutic relationship and prevents dual roles.

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