RBT domain F · 15% of the exam

Ethics

Apply the RBT ethics code: competence, supervision, confidentiality, boundaries, gifts, and cultural humility. A study guide for each of the 10 topics, about 73 minutes of reading.

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scored exam questions: 11
of the RBT exam: 15%
topics to know: 10
practice questions: 100

Topics in this domain

In outline order. Each guide ends with a quick check and a link to practice.

F.1Apply the core principles of the RBT ethics codeLearn the four principles behind the BACB ethics codes (benefit others, compassion and respect, integrity, competence) and use them in everyday RBT work.7 min read10 practice questions
F.2Practice only within the skills you have shown competence inDo only the tasks you have been trained on and shown you can perform correctly, stay inside the RBT role, and ask for training before trying anything new.8 min read10 practice questions
F.3Work only under ongoing supervision from a qualified supervisorWhy RBTs never practice independently, who counts as a qualified supervisor, and how the monthly 5% supervision minimum works on the RBT exam.7 min read10 practice questions
F.4Recognize what effective supervision looks likeLearn the signs of effective RBT supervision (direct observation, behavioral skills training, specific feedback) and what to do when it falls short.8 min read10 practice questions
F.5Protect confidential information: collecting, storing, sharing, and disclosingLearn how RBTs collect only what is needed, store records securely, share on a need-to-know basis, and disclose only with consent or when the law requires.7 min read10 practice questions
F.6Follow the rules for public statements and social mediaKeep client information off social media, describe your RBT credential accurately, and send testimonial or media requests to your supervisor.7 min read10 practice questions
F.7Recognize and manage multiple relationshipsSpot multiple relationships and conflicts of interest with clients and families, and learn why your supervisor needs to hear about them right away.7 min read10 practice questions
F.8Follow the ethics code's guidance on giving and receiving giftsLearn the ethics code's $10 gift limit, why small gifts can still become a problem, and how to decline kindly and loop in your supervisor.6 min read10 practice questions
F.9Use professional and interpersonal skills: taking feedback, listening, and collaboratingTake feedback without getting defensive, listen actively to caregivers and coworkers, and collaborate with the team while staying within your RBT role.8 min read10 practice questions
F.10Practice cultural humility and responsiveness, including checking your own biasesWhat cultural humility and responsiveness look like for an RBT, how bias creeps into sessions and notes, and when to involve your supervisor.8 min read10 practice questions

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