Ethics and Professionalism for RBTs

Course Code: REL-ABA-0-EPRBT

Hours: 2.5

Type: Online Course

Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2026

Learning Objectives:
Explain general ethical responsibilities found in the RBT Ethics Code.
Apply the ethical standards associated with an RBT's professional responsibilities.
Describe the ethical responsibilities associated with supervision and to the BACB.

Outline:
Lesson 1: General Ethical Responsibilities: Honesty and Integrity

Introduction

Rationale for the RBT Ethics Code

Honesty

Integrity

Knowledge Check

Professional Relationship with Supervisor

Review

Lesson Summary

Lesson 2: Interactions with Others

Introduction

Ethical Interactions

Cultural Responsibility

Interactions with Families and Colleagues

Delivering Services Respectfully

Review

Lesson Summary

Lesson 3: Professional Responsibilities

Introduction

Priorities

Safety

Rights

Competency

Review

Lesson Summary

Lesson 4: Responsibility to the BACB and Required Supervisor

Introduction

Ensuring Integrity

Compliance with the BACB

Communication

Review

Lesson Summary

Instructor: Rhonda Davin, Ph.D., BCBA-D

Dr. Rhonda Davin is a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst with over 25 years of experience in the fields of developmental disabilities and autism. She has served the field as a teacher, college professor, consultant, and expert witness. She started Behavior Consulting Services which provided direct behavior analytic services to children with autism and their families. She has supervised and mentored several behavior analysts and service providers currently practicing in the field today. Dr. Davin has also provided technical assistance for large-scale organizational change efforts in the area of Positive Behavior Supports.

Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Registered Behavior Technician; in the following settings: Intellectual Developmental Disabilities.

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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.