1: General Responsibilities
What code reflects that an RBT should not have multiple relationships with a client?
Code 1.10 "RBTs avoid multiple relationships with clients, coworkers, and supervisors."
This code states that RBTs should do no harm and provide services that benefit their client.
2.01 RBTs do no harm and work to support the best interest of their clients.
Mary is about to take the RBT exam. Her colleague tells her about a website that has all the test questions and answers on it, and says she should use it to sneak into the test center to ensure she passes the exam. This may be a violation of what code?
3.03 RBTs do not cheat or help others cheat on RBT competency assessments or RBT examinations.
The BACB defines a client as:
A direct recipient of behavioral services.
This is the minimum monthly supervision percentage for an RBT.
Minimum 5% supervision.
Sam's client's family wants to give Sam a giftcard totalling $50. She should not accept the gift due to this code:
1.11 "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, stakeholders, or supervisors with a monetary value of more than $10 US dollars (or the equivalent purchasing power in another currency)."
Joe does not consistently document his sessions with session notes and rarely converts his sessions on time. This may be a violation of this code:
2.02 RBTs follow the direction of their supervisors, accurately implement behavior-technician services, and accurately complete all required documentation (e.g., client data, billing records).
An RBT must self-report to the board within this time frame:
30 days
T or F: A conflict of interest is 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.
True.
This is the name of the board that serves to license, uphold standards, and protect consumers of behavior analytic services.
The BACB (Behavior Analysis Certification Board)
What is a multiple/dual relationship per the BACB?
"Multiple relationships occur when there is a mixing of two or more relationships (e.g., friend, family member, employee/employer) that may result in conflicts of interest and risk of harm to the client."
Laura decides that an intervention reviewed with her BCBA and approved by the client's family is silly. She decides to try different strategies without informing or gaining the approval of the licensed BCBA/client's family. This is a violation of what code:
2.02 RBTs follow the direction of their supervisors, accurately implement behavior-technician services, and accurately complete all required documentation (e.g., client data, billing records).
T or F: An RBT must self-report their DUI conviction to the BACB.
True. 3.04: RBTs are required to self-report to the BACB any event that might impact their ability to effectively carry out their behavior technician services or comply with BACB requirements, including: • legal charges and subsequent related actions;
T or F: The below is NOT the definition of a multiple relationship: Multiple Relationship A 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.
False - This is the definition.
What are the four principles of the RBT ethics code?
"RBTs benefit others; treat others with compassion, dignity, and respect; behave with integrity; and ensure their own competence."
John falsely claims that he is an RBT and can 'cure' autism. What code does this violate?
1.05 "RBTs do not knowingly make false, misleading, or exaggerated statements about their qualifications or behavior technician services."
Marcus posts a photo of his client on instagram with a cute caption. What code does this violate?
2.09 RBTs do not share identifying information (e.g., photos, videos, written information) about clients on social media or websites.
This code states that 'not knowing' what code is being violated is not an acceptable reason to act out of accordance with the ethics code.
3.04 RBTs are aware of the events they need to self-report to the BACB and any other required entities (e.g., employer, supervisor).
What is a trainee per the BACB?
Any individual accruing fieldwork/experience toward fulfilling eligibility requirements for BCaBA or BCBA certification.
John's supervisor asks him to use a procedure he has never used before, without instruction, support, or training. Should John do it?
No!
This code reflects that RBTs should be supervised throughout their RBT certification and only work in a clearly defined role.
1.03 RBTs only provide services under their RBT certification within a clearly defined role under close, ongoing supervision.
Amber accidentally brings home paper data sheets for her client. These have the client's name on them. Rather than bringing them back to be properly shredded in the clinic, she decides to throw them in the trash. Her husband sees them and asks about the client's programs, and she describes them and tells him all about her behaviors. What code may this be in violation of?
2.08 RBTs protect the confidentiality and privacy of their clients, stakeholders, and others in the workplace by following all related requirements established by the BACB, employers, and the law (e.g., privacy laws, licensure requirements). RBTs maintain confidentiality when interacting with client information and records.
This code states that it is the RBT's responsibility to document their supervised time and maintain record.
3.01 RBTs comply with all requirements of the BACB and their supervisor, including, but not limited to, supervision, documentation of supervision, and audits.
Define scope of competence.
Scope of Competence: The behavior-technician services and activities an RBT can accurately carry out.
T or F: Agreeing to follow the Ethics code is a requirement for all RBTs.
True!