Scenario: An RBT uses slang and jokes during a session that makes other staff members uncomfortable. , Ethical Response: They apologize, adjust their communication style, and seek feedback from their supervisor to improve professionalism., Scenario: During a session, the RBT notices a new behavior and considers changing the intervention strategy., Ethical Response: The RBT documents the behavior and discusses it with their supervisor rather than making changes on their own., Ethical Scenario: Scenario: An RBT owns a small ABA clinic and wants to hire a BCBA to supervise their work., Ethical Response: This violates the code. The RBT cannot be the employer of their supervisor. They must find a different arrangement where the BCBA is not under their employment for RBT supervisionEthical Response: This violates the code. The RBT cannot be the employer of their supervisor. They must find a different arrangement where the BCBA is not under their employment for RBT supervision, Ethical Scenario: Scenario: An RBTs certification has lapsed, but they continue working without informing their employer., Ethical Response: This violates the ethics code. The RBT must maintain current certification and notify their employer immediately if it expires, Scenario: An RBT is asked to run a new behavior protocol involving physical restraint, but they haven’t been trained on it., Ethical Response: The RBT informs their supervisor that they haven’t demonstrated competence in this area and documents the conversation., Scenario: An RBT notices that a colleague is copying and pasting the same data across multiple sessions to save time., Ethical Response: The RBT should not ignore or participate in this behavior. They should report the concern to their supervisor and ensure their own data collection is accurate and honest, Ethical Scenario: Scenario: An RBT realizes they feel uncomfortable working with a client from a background they’ve never encountered before., Ethical Response: They reflect on their discomfort, discuss it with their supervisor, and seek training to improve their cultural competence., Ethical Scenario: Scenario: A coworker makes dismissive comments about a client’s disability., Ethical Response: The RBT must speak up, report the behavior, and ensure they treat all clients with respect and dignity., Ethical Scenario: Scenario: An RBT develops chronic pain that limits their ability to engage in active sessions., Ethical Response: They consult with their supervisor to modify their duties or take medical leave, and document the plan., Ethical Scenario: Scenario: An RBT is asked to work with a cousin’s child in a clinical setting., Ethical Response: The RBT must disclose the relationship and avoid working with the client to prevent potential bias or confidentiality issues., Ethical Scenario: Scenario: A client’s family gives the RBT a holiday gift basket worth $50., Ethical Response: The RBT must politely decline or return the gift, explaining the ethics code and offering alternative ways to express appreciation., Ethical Scenario: Scenario: An RBT is romantically involved with a teacher who collaborates on a client’s behavior plan., Ethical Response: This is a stakeholder relationship and must be avoided while the professional connection exists..

RBT Ethics Code 1.0

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