Ethics
As Professionals we should always communicate _____ and promote ______.
If your client is engaging in a challenging behavior in the downstairs lobby what should you do to promote their dignity.
Call for assistance, ask others to leave the area - tell others not to transition in that area. If able take client to their room.
True or False
It is okay for RBT's to discuss with close friends and family members about their clients as long as you do not use any PHI.
True
Which is an example of a Multiple Relationship:
A) Seeing your client at the grocery store
B) Talking to your clients guardian at pickup about how amazing they are
C) Being invited and going to watch your clients soccer game
D) Accepting a drawing that your client drew for you.
C) Being invited and going to watch your clients soccer game
Following a client or their parent on social media, doing favors for clients or their parent, giving/accepting gifts from clients or their parent, are all examples of.....
Multiple relationships
RBT's do not engage in this type of relationship with clients or their supervisors.
Duel/Multiple
Sexual
You are unsure about your client programming or feel that they are not making progress with it. What should you do?
Schedule a time to meet with your PM to discuss your concerns.
True or False
Its okay to make sarcastic comments to or around the client to make pairing with the client or staff more fun.
FALSE
You are concerned that your PM is not behaving ethically when they recommended a punishment procedure before trying other reinforcement based strategies. How should you respond?
a) Talk with their supervisor about your concerns
b) Talk with the client's parents about your concern.
c) Talk with them and tell them that they are a terrible and unethical PM. Encourage them to quit immediately and pursue another career.
d) Talk with them and inquire about the rational behind starting with a punishment procedure.
d) Talk with them and inquire about the rational behind starting with a punishment procedure.
We promote this type of culture in their work environments.
Ethical
RBTs only discuss confidential client information under the direction of their _______
Your client engaged in aggression during your session and left marks on your skin. Your co-worker who does not work with your client asks you "What happened?" How should you respond.
Say it was from a behavior but do not give details or client information.
In order to respect my clients dignity I am not going to disclose that information.
True or False
The first person you should ask, when unsure about something regarding client specific programming is your Program Manager.
TRUE
All are examples of promoting a clients dignity except:
A) Reinforcing a teenage client with a high five
B) Removing yourself and or your client from an area that a challenging behavior is occurring.
C) Telling the afternoon staff about challenging behaviors that occurred that morning during the switch.
D) Letting a client have some space after they told you they wanted you to leave them alone.
C) Telling the afternoon staff about challenging behaviors that occurred that morning during the switch.
RBT's must protect the ________ and _______ of their clients.
confidentiality; privacy
RBTs conduct themselves in a professional manner during all work activities (e.g., delivering services, receiving training or supervision), and they take action to improve their performance following ________ from supervisors.
Feedback
During drop-off, a parent expresses concern regarding their child’s recent increase in self-injury. They ask you to teach them, step by step, their behavior plan that is in place in order to address this concern at home. Describe the best ethical response.
Tell them to reach out to the Program Manager in order to schedule a parent training.
True or False
It is okay to use "punishment" with a client when they engage in a novel behavior and the BIP doesn't address that behavior.
FALSE
Which term best defines this statement:
Protection of client personal information or treatment information.
A) Dignity
B) Confidentiality
C) HIPAA
D) Professionalism
B) Confidentiality
RBT's only practice under the close, ongoing supervision of.....
Qualified Supervisor (BCaBA, BCBA)
RBT Ethics Code 3.01
RBTs conduct themselves in a professional manner, are __________ for their actions, and make an effort to follow through on work and contractual commitments. When commitments cannot be met, RBTs work with their _______ to address the situation in the best interest of clients.
RBT Code 1.02
accountable, supervisors
During Drop off, a caregiver let's you know that there has been a change (ie. medication, sleep schedule, eating habits). What should you do with this information?
Tell your PM ASAP.
True or False
As an RBT who has developed a strong rapport with their client, you have the right to do what you believe is best for that client or what should not be done with that client, regardless of what the treatment plan states.
FALSE.
Treatment integrity is...
A) documenting the number of clients seen in a week
B) the process of training new staff members in behavior analysis
C) analyzing the effectiveness of different therapy techniques
D) performing procedures in the way they were designed by the BCBA or BCaBA
D) performing procedures in the way they were designed by the BCBA or BCaBA