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Effective communication with a supervisor in an ongoing manner consists of...(give at least 1 example).
* Understanding boundaries (when to talk with supervisor and when to allow your supervisor to observe, analyze data, and complete other tasks.)
*Know when a situation requires more urgent communication
*Speaking respectfully and professionally
*Healthy assertiveness
What is a multiple relationship?
The mixing of two or more of an RBT’s roles (e.g., professional and personal) with a client, stakeholder, supervisor, coworker, or someone closely associated with or related to the client.
True or False: An RBT can use unfamiliar interventions to provide services to unfamiliar client populations unless they have received proper training.
False. RBTs should not use unfamiliar interventions or provide services to unfamiliar client populations unless they have received proper training.
What is the percentage of hours that an RBT must be supervised for?
An RBT must be supervised for 5% of the hours they provide behavior-analytic services each month.
A family in the classroom approaches you and asks which students in the classroom get speech services? It would be okay to share with them since they are authorized individuals to disclose. TRUE or FALSE
FALSE
Due to confidentiality, we ensure the following:
*Safeguard the confidentiality and privacy of client information and records.
*Share client information only with authorized individuals or entities as required by law or with explicit consent.
Session notes should be subjective. True or False
FALSE
Complete session notes objectively (disclosing only facts based on observable information) and professionally.
Being friends with your client’s family on social media is allowed. True or False
FALSE
We maintain professional boundaries by not interacting with our clients' families beyond your RBT duties and we avoid developing personal relationships with clients/families.
What is a stakeholder?
A stakeholder is an individual, other than the client, who is impacted by and invested in the behavior analysts’ services.
Who is qualified to supervise RBTs?
Supervisors must be qualified as Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs), Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analysts (BCaBAs), or other qualified professionals as defined by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB).
Another aide in the classroom shares a good idea for a strategy to use as an intervention to address a problem behavior for the student you are assigned to. Is it okay to test it out?
Under Professional Competence:
We implement interventions based on established behavioral principles and best practices in ABA. Additionally, we would need to follow the behavior intervention plan and discuss both with the BCBA/classroom teacher first.
What does S stand for in S.O.A.P?
Subjective - What the teacher, caregiver or client reports. (“Caregiver reports that client is not feeling well.”)
Your clients’ family approaches you and requests if they could hire you separately as the family babysitter. You politely decline. You just enforced ethical code 1.10 by avoiding:
Dual Relationships
Conflict of interest
True or False: All clients/students have the right to participate in decisions about their treatment plans.
True
How many face-to-face contacts must an RBT have with their supervisor each month?
An RBT must have at least two face-to-face, real-time contacts per month with their supervisor. One of these contacts, must be observing the RBT working directly with the client.
Another aide in the classroom offers to take a photo of you and your student to have as a memory. The aide suggests posting it on your social media. The family adores you and would totally be fine with it. This would legally be against the law and be breaking ethical standards. TRUE or FALSE
TRUE
Under Legal and Ethical Standards:
*Comply with all relevant laws, regulations, and ethical standards in the delivery of services.
*Obtain informed consent before providing any services or interventions.
What does A stand for in S.O.A.P?
Assessment - How session went and anything that was changed during the session.
Your client's family texts you to inform you they are running late to pick up your client on time from school and ask if just for today you can give them a ride home. What should you do?
Politely decline and let them know it would be against school policy for you to drive their child home. Immediately inform them that you are making the classroom teacher aware of their situation and that the classroom teacher will communicate with them on next steps.
True or False: When communicating with a stakeholder, RBTs should ask about their personal life including, likes, preferences, and hobbies.
False. When communicating with stakeholders, an RBT should maintain professional boundaries and focus on information directly related to the client's treatment and progress. Asking about the client's personal life beyond what is necessary for their care can be inappropriate and may infringe on their privacy and confidentiality.
How many years should an RBT keep their supervised documentation for?
7 years
Technicians must maintain client confidentiality, ensuring the security and privacy of client information and records. Provide an example of this ethical responsibility.
Using “peers” to discuss a situation with any other student in the classroom.
Using the students' initials when discussing anything pertaining to the student you work with.
Protecting the privacy of students collected data/session notes and ensuring it is properly stored.
What does P stand for in S.O.A.P?
Plan - Plan for session.
If you become aware of a dual relationship, what should you do?
Immediately report it to your supervisor, human resources, and document this communication.
Maintaining client dignity is a core responsibility of an RBT. Some ways an RBT can maintain client dignity include (give at least one example):
Respecting Privacy & Confidentiality: RBTs should never share identifying information about their clients with anyone not involved in the client's care or treatment plan.This includes following legal laws (e.g. HIPAA).
Promoting Autonomy: RBTs should provide opportunities for their clients to make choices and express preferences.
Respectful Communication: RBTs should always communicate with their clients respectfully and avoid using negative language or labels. Additionally, they should speak respectfully about their client’s progress.
Cultural Sensitivity: RBTs should acknowledge and respect the cultural backgrounds and individual differences of their clients.
If an RBT works 136 behavior analytic hours each month, the number of hours they should be supervised.
136 hours×0.05=6.8 hours
“Feedback and Improvement” is one of the guidelines between a technician and their supervisor. Please describe what this pertains to.
Technicians should be open to receiving feedback from their supervisors regarding their practice and actively work on improving their skills based on the guidance provided.