In the recent years, the number of behavior technicians has grown along with the demand for quality applied behavior analytic services. This growth, along with requests to identify and evaluate standards for behavior technicians by regulatory and funding stakeholders, firmly establishes the need for the new RBT credential.
2. Who is an RBT?
The RBT is a paraprofessional who practices under the close, ongoing supervision of a BCBA.
3. What are some responsibilities of an RBT?
The RBT is primarily responsible for the direct implementation of skill-acquisition and behavior-reducing plans developed by the Supervisor. Implement a variety of teaching procedures. Also, the RBT may also collect data …show more content…
Are multiple relationships acceptable?
They are not acceptable. If due to unforeseen factors a potentially harmful multiple relationship has arisen the behavior analyst or RBT will seek to resolve it in accordance to the guidelines and in the best interest of client.
6e. Identify methods to maintain client dignity (F-05)
1. How do we support student’s dignity?
Treat all clients with dignity and respect at all times.
2. What are 3 questions you can ask yourself when examining dignity?
Do I honor the person’s choices?
Do I provide adequate space for privacy?
Do I look beyond the person’s disability and treat the person with respect?
3. What is choice?
Choice is a central principle in delivering ethical behavioral services. To have fair choice, the client must have behavioral alternatives, must be able to perform these alternatives, and must be able to experience the natural consequences of a chosen alternative.
4. How do we ensure client’s dignity?
To ensure client’s dignity, health, and safety, treatment environments should be engaging, stable, safe, and the least restrictive alternative. Acceptable treatment environments are ones in which functional skills are taught and maintained and behavior problems are