Professionalism & Boundaries
A BCBA should only provide services in areas where they have this.
What is competency? (Code 1.05)
A BCBA should not share client information with others unless they have this.
What is written consent? (Code 2.08)
A BCBA supervising an RBT must provide this on a regular basis.
What is feedback? (Code 4.06)
A BCBA should not accept this from a client’s family, even if small.
What is a gift? (Code 1.11)
A BCBA should do this if they hear a colleague discussing a client’s information in public.
What is remind them about confidentiality? (Code 2.08)
A BCBA must have this in place before providing services.
What is a written contract? (Code 2.06)
The party that owns a client’s treatment data.
What is the client or their legal guardian? (Code 2.11)
A BCBA cannot supervise in a setting they are unfamiliar with for this reason.
What is lack of competency? (Code 4.01)
A BCBA’s cousin asks them to provide ABA services for their child.
What is decline due to a conflict of interest? (Code 1.06)
A family requests that their BCBA use an intervention that is not evidence-based.
What is explain the importance of evidence-based practices and provide alternatives? (Code 2.09)
If a BCBA makes a treatment planning error that could affect client progress, they must take these steps.
What is disclose the error, correct it, and document the resolution? (Code 3.06)
A BCBA must obtain this type of consent before sharing client data for research or presentations.
What is informed written consent? (Code 2.08, 3.03)
If an RBT consistently makes errors and a BCBA does not provide corrective feedback, they are violating this ethical code.
What is Code 4.06 (providing adequate training and feedback)?
The minimum waiting period before a BCBA may engage in a non-professional relationship with a former client.
What is 2 years? (Code 1.11)
A BCBA realizes they have been billing for supervision sessions that did not occur.
What is self-report, correct the error, and implement safeguards? (Code 1.04, 1.05, 2.15)
A client’s parent invites their BCBA to a wedding.
What is politely decline to maintain professional boundaries? (Code 1.11)
The only situations in which a BCBA may break confidentiality.
What is when required by law (e.g., suspected abuse, imminent harm)? (Code 2.08)
An RBT reports unethical behavior by their BCBA supervisor. This is the BCBA’s ethical obligation.
What is address concerns professionally, seek resolution, and ensure compliance? (Code 1.04, 1.05)
A BCBA is asked to serve as both a behavior analyst and an expert witness in a custody case.
What is clarify their role and avoid conflicts of interest? (Code 1.06, 1.07)
A parent asks a BCBA to provide ABA therapy for their child in a way that conflicts with best practices.
What is educate, document, and attempt to find an ethical solution? (Code 2.09)
Before discontinuing services, a BCBA must do these three things.
What is provide sufficient notice, transition support, and referrals? (Code 2.17)
If a caregiver refuses an evidence-based intervention that would benefit the client, the BCBA should do these three things.
What is educate the caregiver, document discussions, and try to find a compromise? (Code 2.10)
If a BCBA suspects another BCBA of an ethical violation, this is the first action they should take.
What is attempt to resolve it directly? (Code 7.02)
A BCBA is offered a performance bonus based on increasing billable hours. The ethical concern this raises.
What is potential overbilling or providing unnecessary services? (Code 1.06, 2.15)
A BCBA is working with a client whose parents are in a custody battle. One parent asks for a letter supporting their case.
What is remain neutral and only provide objective treatment data? (Code 2.12, 3.06)