RBT Ethics
Following a client or their parent on social media, doing favors for client's or their parent, giving/accepting gifts from client's or their parent, are all examples of.....
Multiple Relationships
RBT Ethics Code 1.10
RBT's only provide services under their RBT certification within a clearly defined role under...
close, ongoing supervision
RBT Ethics Code 1.03
BACB is an abbreviation for this professional organization.
Behavior Analyst Certification Board
A family member of a student texts you on your personal phone. It appears that they must have found your number on the internet and are asking your opinion about how their child is doing. Considering ethical codes, discuss how you might handle this situation.
1. Do not reply
2. Notify your supervising BACB
Multiple Relationships
RBT Ethics Code 1.10
RBT is an abbreviation for this professional title.
Registered Behavior Technician
RBT's do not engage in this type of relationship with client's or their supervisors.
Sexual Relationships
RBT Ethics Code 1.12
RBTs provide behavior-technician services only...
after their supervisor confirms that they have demonstrated competence.
RBT Ethics Code 1.06
RBTs comply with all of these requirements.
Requirements of the BACB and their supervisor
RBT Ethics Code 3.01
Your BACB asks you to complete an appropriate task for an RBT, but you do not feel like you know what you are doing. Considering ethical codes, discuss how you might handle this situation.
1. Check existing documents. Review materials that have already been provided.
2. Seek out your supervisor. Clearly and objectively describe your concerns.
Competence
RBT Ethics Code 1.06
The term "stakeholder" refers to these individuals.
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).
RBT's cannot discriminate against, demean, or harrass individuals or groups on the basis of.....
Age, gender, race culture, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, language, socioeconomic status, or any other basis forbidden by law.
RBT Ethics Code 1.08
RBTs follow the direction of __________, accurately implement _________, and accurately complete ________.
their supervisors, behavior-technician services, and all required documentation.
RBT Ethics Code 2.02
If an RBT becomes aware that _________________, they immediately contact the BACB to correct the issue.
they submitted inaccurate or false information or documentation to the BACB
RBT Ethics Code 3.02
An RBT suspects that another RBT, paraprofessional, or colleague is not recording or even faking data collection. Considering ethical codes, discuss how you might handle this situation.
1. Notify superivising BACB
2. Avoid accusing the person until you have all of the relevant information
RBT Ethics Code 1.01, 3.02, 3.04
The RBT Ethics Code aims to protect these individuals, groups, or organizations.
The BACB enforces the RBT Ethics Code to protect clients and stakeholders, RBT certificants and applicants, and the ABA profession.
Enforcement code.
RBT's may not share this kind of information about clients on social media.
Identifying information
RBT Ethics Code 2.09
RBTs only implement restrictive or punishment-based procedures under these conditions.
Only when included in a documented behavior-change plan and after their supervisor has verified their competence.
RBT Ethics Code 2.05
In the event that an RBT became aware of an unethical event, an RBT has this many days to report the event to the BACB.
30 days
RBT Ethics Code 3.04
You become aware that Natt Mewquist, a BCBA who is not your supervisor, has been violating a student's legal rights. As an RBT, you should take these steps.
An RBT must take the following actions in what circumstances:
1. contact relevant authorities
2. follow organizational policies
3. consult with their supervisor
4. document efforts to address the matter
RBT Ethics Code 2.07
In addition to the RBT Ethics Code, RBTs should be familiar with this ethical code.
Ethics Code for Behavior Analysts
RBT's must protect the ________ and _______ of their clients.
Confidentiality and privacy
RBT Ethics Code 2.08
This best describes the extent to which RBTs responsibilities regarding cultural responsiveness.
RBTs work directly with their supervisor to ensure that they are culturally responsive in their work.
RBT Ethics Code 1.07
500
RBT's must collect and display data for this purpose.
Decisions and recommendations to be made for program development.
RBT Ethics Code 3.07
RBTs should check their BACB account this often and to ensure this information.
Regularly (e.g., monthly)
Accuracy of personal information.
RBT Ethics Code 3.07
One of your students has a family member who works at your site (i.e., a staff member). During lunch, that staff member tells you how much they appreciate your work with their family member and gives you a $10 gift card to your favorite coffee shop. Considering ethical codes, discuss how you might handle this situation.
Accept? Decline?
RBT Ethics Code 1.11
These are the four core principles of the Ethics Code for Behavior Analysts.
1. Benefit others.
2. Treat others with compassion, dignity, and respect.
3. Behave with integrity.
4. Ensure their competance.