RBT ETHICAL AND PROFESSIONAL BEHAVIOR PART 1
The services you provide to clients must be supervised for ______________ of the total time you provide services each month.
0.05
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BACB supervision guidelines state that the RBT: -May not practice independently -Must obtain ongoing supervision for minimum of 5% of hours spent providing ABA services every month 6 stops involved in behavioral skills training 2 types of performance feedback: -Positive feedback -corrective feedback The BACB Ethics Code has established guidelines for: -Role of supervisors and RBTs -Boundaries of competence -Supervision and coursework standards -Professional conduct -Rights of clients and students -Integrity and confidentiality -Professional Relationships -RBT must adhere to all requirements and guidelines as established by the BACB
In the first step of behavioral skills training, the supervisor_____________.
Describes the target skills
True or False: Accepting gifts from clients is okay according to the BACB Ethics Code.
False
True or False: During BST, you, the trainee, will never actually practice working with the client. You will only observe.
False
True or False: When working with clients, it is okay to finish your breakfast as long as you got to work on time.
False
What is it called when the trainer tells you what you are doing correctly and incorrectly during behavioral skills training?
Feedback
Identify the RBT from the following scenarios who is practicing professional conduct.
Jarret smiles and says "good morning" to the bus driver each morning when he assists his client off the bus.
Identify the scenario in which the RBT is NOT behaving professionally.
Jillian came to work upset after fighting with her roommate. He was in a bad mood all day and did not smile once.
____________ can be defined as a high standard of behavior expected of any individual working in any profession.
Professionalism
In which step of BST does the supervisor demonstrate the target skill?
Step 3
It is appropriate for an RBT to ask for feedback if they are having difficulty implementing a program or procedure.
TRUE
True or False: Behavioral skills training is the type of training you will receive to learn how to work with clients.
True
True or False: Clients have the right to effective services to be delivered by competent professionals.
True
True or False: It is a good idea to take notes when receiving feedback.
True
True or False: The goal of corrective feedback is to decrease the behavior the trainee is doing wrong.
True
Each month, you must have _______ face to face contacts with your supervisor during which they watch you working with a client.
Two
The following describes appropriate ways to respond to feedback EXCEPT:
argue and stand your ground
To make sure you are practicing professional behavior on a daily basis, you should do the following:
be reliable, be approachable, and express a positive attitude
According to the BACB Code of Ethics, providing services only in the areas that you were educated and trained refers to
boundaries of competence
You have completed all of the requirements for the RBT credential. You move to a new area where you obtained employment. You should
contact the BACB and report the change
Janine meets her friend for dinner after work. She had a stressful day and really wants to tell her friend all about the clients she worked with. She thought it was okay to discuss the details of her day as long as no one was sitting next to them. What specific rule outlined in the code did she violate?
do not talk about clients in public places
Which of the following is NOT a reason why professional conduct is important?
helps you make more money
According to the BACB Ethics Code, you should only provide services
in the context of a defined professional relationship
During corrective feedback the trainer describes the exact thing the trainee is doing __________ and to provide a(n) ___________ response.
incorrectly; alternative
When responding to feedback, you should
listen intently, ask questions, and be engaged
Do not discuss clients with anyone outside of the treatment team. This represents what part of the BACB Ethics Code?
maintaining confidentiality
Once you obtain the RBT credential, you
may not practice independently
Maurice is an RBT and is providing services to his cousin because there are no other RBTs in his area. What part of the ethics codes does this violate?
multiple relationships
The two types of feedback are
positive and corrective
The goal of _______________ is to _________________ the behavior of the trainee.
positive; increase
In the BACB Ethics Code, it states that RBTs should act with integrity. What does this mean?
practice honesty
According to the BACB Ethics code, if a RBT finds him or herself in a multiple relationship unintentionally, he or she should
seek to resolve it
This is one thing to remember to avoid when practicing professionalism.
texting while working with a client
Rights of clients include all of the following except:
the best professionals in every field
According to the BACB Ethics Code, when is it okay to disclose confidential information about a client without their consent?
to protect them from harm
You accurately report the amount of supervision you have received to the BACB. You are in compliance with the following code.
use of truthful and accurate information
Supporting the client in a dignified manner includes:
using an appropriate tone of voice and vocabulary ensuring that if an issue arises that you do your best to protect the client from any indecency ensuring that if an issue arises that you do your best to protect the client from any exposure to circumstances that would result in harm to their dignity