Codes
Role of the RBT
RBT Conduct
Vocab
Ethics Violation?
100
RBTs avoid multiple relationships with clients, coworkers, and supervisors. Multiple relationships occur when there is a mixing of two or more relationships

Code 1.10

100

RBTs only practice under the close, ongoing supervision of a ___

Qualified Supervisor (BCaBA, BCBA)

100

RBTs conduct themselves in a ___ manner during all work activities

Professional 

Code 2.03

100

Services provided under the direction of a BACB-required supervisor that are explicitly based on the principles and procedures of behavior analysis and are designed to change behavior in meaningful ways. These services include, but are not limited to, implementing behavior-change interventions and assisting with assessments and training.

Behavior-Technician Services

100

My client's parent posted a picture of my and my client on social media. In the picture it is clear that we are in an ABA clinic.

No

200

RBTs do not engage in romantic or sexual relationships with current clients, stakeholders, or their supervisors.

Code 1.12

200

RBTs benefit others; treat others with compassion, dignity, and respect; behave with integrity; and ensure their own competence

Core Principles of the RBT Ethics Code

200

RBTs work to support an environment that promotes ___ behavior in others

                           


Truthful

Code 1.01

200

The direct recipient of behavioral services. At various times during service provision, one or more stakeholders may also meet the definition of ”client” (e.g., the point at which they receive direct training or consultation). In some contexts, the client might be a group of individuals (e.g., with organizational behavior management services)

Client

200

I got a job as a nanny because of my RBT certification and I use ABA principles with the kids.

Yes! This violates Codes 1.03 and 3.05

300

RBTs do not accept gifts with a value of $10 or more from clients, stakeholders, or supervisors

Code 1.11

300

RBTs have the duty to inform the BACB of potential _____ ____

                           


Ethics violations by other BACB certificants

300

RBTs refrain from providing services when ____

Personal biases or conflicts with others may impact their ability to perform their duties.

Code 1.09

300

An individual other than the client who is impacted by and invested in the behavior technician’s services (e.g., parent, caregiver, relative, legally authorized representative, collaborator, employer, agency or institutional representative, licensure board, funder, third-party contractor for services).

Stakeholder

300

My client's family invited me to client's birthday party that takes place outside of session time and I would not be there to provide services

Yes! This violates Code 1.10

400

RBTs do not share identifying information about clients on social media or websites

Code 2.09
400

RBTs only practice within their ____

Scope of competence

400

RBTs only provide services under their RBT certification within a ___ ____ ____ under close, ongoing supervision

Clearly defined role 

Code 1.03

400

Human rights, legal rights, rights codified within behavior analysis, and organization rules designed to benefit the client

Client's Rights

400

My client's parent asked me to wait inside their house with him while I wait for my client to arrive for session. I told the parent I would just wait in my car until my client arrived.

No

500

RBTs comply with all requirements of the BACB and their supervisors

Code 3.01

500

RBTs do not harass or ____ against others

dicriminate

                                   


           

500

RBTs ___ check their BACB account to ensure their personal information is accurate

Regularly

Code 3.07

500

An incompatibility between an RBT’s private and professional interests resulting in risk or potential risk to services provided to, or the professional relationship with, a client, stakeholder, supervisor, or coworker.

Conflict of interest

500

I haven't documented any of my supervision hours since I was certified as an RBT.

Yes, this violates Code 3.01

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