Section 1: General Responsibilities
(True/False) RBT's are to follow the laws and regulations of their professional community while not creating an honest and supportive environment to promote truthful behaviors in others.
False, they must follow laws in their professional community AND create an honest and supportive environment prompting truthful behaviors in others (CODE 1.01)
RBT's work to support the best interest of the ___.
A) Coworkers
B) BCBA
C) Grandparents
D) Patients
RBT's work to support the best interests of the D) Patients (CODE 2.01)
What type of information should an RBT report to the BACB?
A) Dishonest Information
B) Truthful and Accurate Information
C) Inaccurate Information
D) Gossip for the work place
B) Truthful and Accurate Information (CODE 3.02)
RBT's do not ___ against their clients and coworkers.
Harass or discriminate (CODE 1.08)
A parent hands off a single flower to the RBT and thanks them for all they have been doing for their child; what do you do?
You can accept the gift because it is less than 5 dollars in monetary value (CODE 1.11)
RBT's can:
A) make false or misleading statements
B) Exaggerate claims about qualifications
C) Claim their services will cure autism
D) Follow a BCBA's protocols and BIP
D) Follow a BCBA's protocols and BIP (CODE 1.03)
RBT's should not falsify info or exaggerate claims (CODE 1.05)
(True/False) RBT's accurately record data and complete some of the required documents assigned to them.
False, RBT's must accurately record data and complete ALL of the required documents assigned to them (CODE 2.02)
(True/False) RBT's should respond in a timely manner, report information to the BACB, and update their information with the BACB.
True (CODE 3.02)
False, you can not have multiple relationships with a patient; you can only have relations within your certification with patients (CODE 1.10)
You are working with a patient that has minimal food preferences. This is beginning to effect the patients health. You as an RBT do not have experience with patients that have minimal food preferences or implementing a program to increase food intake. What should you do?
Ask the BCBA any needed questions you have about the patient and their needs. Ask the BCBA to model the food protocol if needed before implementing the protocol to ensure you implement it correctly (CODE 1.06).
How should RBT's conduct themselves and what are they accountable for? (CODE 1.02)
They must conduct themselves in a professional manner and are accountable for their actions and commitments (CODE 1.02)
Should RBT's implement procedures they have not been trained on? Explain why.
No, they should not implement procedures they have not been trained on or are familiar with (CODE 2.04). They should also only implement procedures that a BCBA has selected and that they have trained you to implement, because RBT's practice under a BCBA's supervision (CODE 2.02)
How quickly should an RBT report information to the BACB or file a self-report?
30 days from the event or 30 days from being made aware of the event (CODE 3.04)
What should RBT's be familiar with?
The RBT ethics codes (CODE 3.04)
You are an RBT that has been asked to shred documents for a patient. This patient's services were terminated this week. Is this an ethical violation and why?
Yes, records need to be stored in a locked file room or secure location for 7 years.
What are RBT's aware of and take actions to prevent or report to their BCBA?
Personal biases, personal Issues including finances, physical abilities, or mental abilities (CODE 1.09)
How should patient information be shared?
Only when necessary and through job-related documents, emails, devices, etc. (CODE 2.10)
When should an RBT share information and required documents with a supervisor?
Immediately (CODE 3.06)
RBT's are committed to what?
Their patients (CODE 1.02)
You are an RBT at a clinic and have been assigned a laptop and ipad to collect data on. You forgot to check if the session notes were published but forget your ipad and computer at work. You decide to log onto the work documents from your personal computer at home to check if the note was published. Is this an ethical violation and why?
Yes, because the patient information needs to remain confidential and should only be created, maintained, distributes, stored, retained, and disposed of in accordance with laws, regulations, and policies. (CODE 2.10)
RBT's work with the BCBA to provide services that are ______ to patients diverse needs and backgrounds.
Culturally responsive (CODE 1.07)
What should RBT's actively protect? (CODE's 2.07-2.09)
RBT's should actively protect their patients rights, privacy, and personal information (CODE's 2.07, 2.08, 2.09)
What is an RBT required to self-report to the BACB or supervisors?
If they are unable to perform services physically/mentally/substance abuse, legal changes, if disciplinary actions are being taken agains them, or if they are being investigated by employers/government agencies/educational institutions/third party payers. (CODE 3.04)
How often should an RBT examine their BACB account for irregularities and changes in certification?
Monthly (CODE 3.07)
You and a fellow RBT often go out after work and discuss patients in a negative manner or share information about how their sessions went in order to vent about the day. This often takes place in a public location such as a bar or restaurant. Is this an ethical violation and why?
Yes, the information about patients should not disclose information about a patient and should only disclose information to individuals that need to know. (CODE 2.08)