F. Professional Conduct and Scope of Practice
F. Professional Conduct and Scope of Practice
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F.1. Describe BACB's RBT Supervision Requirements and the Role of the RBT's in the service delivery system
F.1. Describe BACB's RBT Supervision Requirements and the Role of the RBT's in the service delivery system
RBT's Role and Supervision Requirements
RBT's Role and Supervision Requirements
The Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) is a paraprofessional certified in behavior analysis.
RBTs assist in delivering behavior-analytic services
Practice under the direction and close supervision of a BCBA, RBT Supervisor, and/or an RBT Requirements Coordinator
** See Supervision tab for more information on supervision requirements**
F.2. Respond appropriately to feedback and maintain or improve performance accordingly
F.2. Respond appropriately to feedback and maintain or improve performance accordingly
Be willing to learn!
Be willing to learn!
**See Supervision Tab**
F.3. Communicate with Stakeholders (family, caregivers, other professionals) as authorized
F.3. Communicate with Stakeholders (family, caregivers, other professionals) as authorized
Empathize with parents
Remain professional in high stress moments
Build rapport with the family, too!
Listen to others
As the clinician working directly with the client and individuals in their environment, it is important you are prepared for questions and conversations that will arise.
Remember your role!
Have some scripts prepared
Remember, it is ok to NOT know the answer!
Potential Scripts:
"I will check with my supervisor and let you know"
"That is helpful information. Let me run it by my supervisor and I can let you know."
"That would be great to bring up when my supervisor is here."
"I will connect with my supervisor and get back to you by the next session"
F.4. Maintain Professional Boundaries (avoid dual relationships, conflicts of interest, social media contacts)
F.4. Maintain Professional Boundaries (avoid dual relationships, conflicts of interest, social media contacts)
You are there for the child, to provide therapeutic duties.
You are there for the child, to provide therapeutic duties.
When something feels uncomfortable, discuss it with your supervisor!
** See ethics tab**
All communication must be professional
You may not be social media friends with clients, or family members related to the clients, and no sooner than 2 years after services have stopped.
F.5. Maintain Client Dignity
F.5. Maintain Client Dignity
Human First Approach!
Human First Approach!
Meet the client where they are at for that session
Protect their values when they can not
Maintain Respect
Maintain privacy and confidentiality
Communicate effectively and professional
Offer choices and acknowledge protests
Show an awareness and support of the client's views, beliefs, values, and opinions.
This training program is based on the RBT Task List (2nd ed.) and is designed to meet the 40-hour training requirements for RBT Certification. The program is offered independently of the BACB.
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