RBT Standards & Ethics
RBTs direct any questions or concerns that they or others (e.g., caregivers, coworkers) have about their services to _____
BCBA
How should you receive a PEC from a client?
With an open palm; do not take it from them.
What is an example of a play target that can be implemented during social DTT?
Sustained functional play, parallel play etc.
What is an example of an independent living skill where a task analysis may be used?
Hand washing, changing clothes, shoe tying, making food in microwave, etc
For client H.Per what should be worn the remainder of the day if the client attempts to bite?
Jean jacket and bite guards.
Monthly RBT supervision must be ___% of hours worked with ___ face to face contacts and ____ direct client contact.
5%
2
1
Client H.Per. uses a vocal approximation to request “all done” at meal time. How should his therapist respond?
redirect to request with pecs
For client G. Sta., across which locations can you run his assembly play target?
When using a forward chaining procedure for hand washing, what step is targeted first?
Step up on stool.
If client does not need stool: Turn on water.
For client E.Ngu (and any client), if he is standing, the therapist should be _____.
Inbetween client and peers; inbetween client and glass windows.
RBTs are to check their BACB accounts on a _____ basis and notify supervisors within ___ hours of any major status changes
monthly
24
For client E.Ngu., how could you contrive a situation for him to mand for a missing item?
give him a fruit cup with no spoon, a coloring sheet with no crayon etc.
How should you phrase an instruction given to the group during circle or story time?
As a demand not a question.
ex. "everyone clap your hands"
non ex. "clap your hands if you want to pick the next book" "can everyone clap their hands?"
For client H. Per. What are some ways we faded reinforcement for independent voids while potty training?
Faded from edible + video, to only video, down to only video for 5 sec long voids.
For client S.Run., if the client is swinging, what should the therapist be doing?
Standing and attending to her on the swing, encouraging her to mand with PECS.
Because the exchange of gifts can lead to conflicts of interest and multiple relationships, RBTs do not give gifts to or accept gifts from clients, families, or supervisors with a monetary value of more than $_____
$10
You and S.Run. are playing with toys, she loses interest and starts to reach for a different toy, how should her therapist respond?
Block her reach and redirect her to request for toy using pecs
For client S. Run., how can you set up an opportunity for her to make eye contact with a peer during group times?
Set her up with an activity facing a peer. Put an activity both her and a peer enjoy between them so they can play with it while facing each other.
Give an example of an incidental teaching opportunity when changing in the bathroom.
Disrobing and re dressing.
Throwing away disposable items used (diapers, napkins, etc.)
Hand washing
What known behavior does H. Per present that requires a therapist to wear proper shoes to appropriately respond?
Elopement
Once a certified RBT, a renewal competency assessment must be completed ____
every year
How can a therapist contrive situations for manding during a down time like lunch and recess?
Lunch: Only give access to half of the food available so client needs to mand for more. Have items client might want/need out of view.
Recess: Have clients ask you to perform actions like pushing the swing or giving them a toy.
What is an example of an instruction during story time to get the clients engaged with the book being read?
"Turn the page for me"
"Find the ____ on the page"
motor action related to story "They won the award wow everyone clap hands for them!"
Give an example where we might use an increasing duration for an independent living skill.
Teeth brushing
Hair brushing
What are 2 examples that would require a code red to be called?
Client is engaging in behaviors that are causing harm to themselves or others (such as high frequency head banging and biting that is resulting in breaking the skin.), and immediate assistance is needed to prevent more serious harm to the client or therapist.