RBT Competency Assessment
Questions and Answers
The role of the RBT in the service delivery system - Answer- RBT is the clinician who
implements the treatment plan under the supervision of the BCBA
Responding to feedback - Answer- You must accept feedback with a positive and
professional demeanor and immediately implement what was suggested by the
supervisor
How to communicate with Stakeholders - Answer- You must be able to speak
appropriately with others in a positive and professional manner. Must be able to model
procedures and be able to explain the rationale behind the procedures. Everything
recommended is evidence-based. Try to use colloquial terms as t not intimidate the
caregivers.
Methods to maintain professional boundaries - Answer- All clinicians must maintain
professional working relationship with clients. They're not allowed to babysit, accept
gifts, stay over for dinner or attend any social outings with clients [avoid dual
relationships]. Staff aren't allowed to provide services to family members or personal
friends [avoid conflicts of interest]. Clinicians aren't allowed to be friends with the clients
on social media.
Different reinforcement procedures - Answer- Differential Reinforcement of Alternative
Behavior [DRA]
Differential Reinforcement of Other Behavior [DRO]
Differential Reinforcement of Alternative Behavior [DRA] - Answer- AKA: Differential
Reinforcement of Appropriate Behavior. Example would be teaching a child to say
"Open" to replace the behavior of crying when the child wants to have things opened.
Differential Reinforcement of Other Behavior [DRO] - Answer- Reinforcing the absence
of behavior. For example, providing a child skittles for staying in his seat during circle
time.
Extinction Procedures - Answer- Procedure where you withhold reinforcement
contingent upon problem behavior. Extinction occurs when reinforcement of a
previously reinforced behavior is discontinued.
, Crisis/Emergency procedures according to Protocol. - Answer- If a child is injured you
must take care of the injury and notify the caregiver immediately. Then, an incident
report needs to be filled out and submitted to the ABA case manager. If CRISIS
behavior occurs (continuous aggression, continuous self injury or continuous high
magnitude disruptive behavior), immediately block any projectiles or dangerous items
while also blocking access to any preferred items and call for caregiver to be present.
Once problem behavior stops, either redirect to a neutral activity or end session if safety
is a concern. Notify BCBA immediately of any crisis behavior.
Variables that might affect the client that should be documented in a clinical note -
Answer- It's important to document any illnesses, start/end of medication or medication
change or other setting events such as father currently being away.
Session Notes - Answer- Must state what occurred during the session in objective terms
Methods to effectively communicate with supervisor - Answer- Must return all emails
and phone calls within 24 hours during the work week. As soon as you have a question
or concern regarding your client you must communicate with the supervisor
immediately.
Applicable legal, regulatory and workplace reporting requirements - Answer- If a child is
injured you must fill out an incident report.
RBT's are mandated reporters so if you suspect abuse or neglect you are mandated to
report it to the Virginia Abuse Hotline
Describe how to Prepare for Data Assessment - Answer- Get a pencil and appropriate
data sheets [ABC Data, Manding, & NET] ready. Have all learning material ready and
make sure the table is paired with reinforcers
Continuous Measurement Procedures - Answer- Frequency and Duration
Frequency Data - Answer- Continuous Data. Collecting Manding data because we
collect it on every opportunity.
Duration Data - Answer- Continuous data. Recording how long a tantrum occurred.
Discontinuous Measurement Procedures - Answer- Skill Acquisition data because it's
only collected on the first response of the session; this is also called Cold Probe Data.
Other types include partial interval recording, whole interval recording, and momentary
time sampling.
Partial Interval Recording - Answer- Discontinuous Data. This is used if a behavior
occurred at least once in a specified time interval.
Whole Interval Recording - Answer- Discontinuous Data. This is used if a behavior
occurred during the entire duration of the timed interval.
Questions and Answers
The role of the RBT in the service delivery system - Answer- RBT is the clinician who
implements the treatment plan under the supervision of the BCBA
Responding to feedback - Answer- You must accept feedback with a positive and
professional demeanor and immediately implement what was suggested by the
supervisor
How to communicate with Stakeholders - Answer- You must be able to speak
appropriately with others in a positive and professional manner. Must be able to model
procedures and be able to explain the rationale behind the procedures. Everything
recommended is evidence-based. Try to use colloquial terms as t not intimidate the
caregivers.
Methods to maintain professional boundaries - Answer- All clinicians must maintain
professional working relationship with clients. They're not allowed to babysit, accept
gifts, stay over for dinner or attend any social outings with clients [avoid dual
relationships]. Staff aren't allowed to provide services to family members or personal
friends [avoid conflicts of interest]. Clinicians aren't allowed to be friends with the clients
on social media.
Different reinforcement procedures - Answer- Differential Reinforcement of Alternative
Behavior [DRA]
Differential Reinforcement of Other Behavior [DRO]
Differential Reinforcement of Alternative Behavior [DRA] - Answer- AKA: Differential
Reinforcement of Appropriate Behavior. Example would be teaching a child to say
"Open" to replace the behavior of crying when the child wants to have things opened.
Differential Reinforcement of Other Behavior [DRO] - Answer- Reinforcing the absence
of behavior. For example, providing a child skittles for staying in his seat during circle
time.
Extinction Procedures - Answer- Procedure where you withhold reinforcement
contingent upon problem behavior. Extinction occurs when reinforcement of a
previously reinforced behavior is discontinued.
, Crisis/Emergency procedures according to Protocol. - Answer- If a child is injured you
must take care of the injury and notify the caregiver immediately. Then, an incident
report needs to be filled out and submitted to the ABA case manager. If CRISIS
behavior occurs (continuous aggression, continuous self injury or continuous high
magnitude disruptive behavior), immediately block any projectiles or dangerous items
while also blocking access to any preferred items and call for caregiver to be present.
Once problem behavior stops, either redirect to a neutral activity or end session if safety
is a concern. Notify BCBA immediately of any crisis behavior.
Variables that might affect the client that should be documented in a clinical note -
Answer- It's important to document any illnesses, start/end of medication or medication
change or other setting events such as father currently being away.
Session Notes - Answer- Must state what occurred during the session in objective terms
Methods to effectively communicate with supervisor - Answer- Must return all emails
and phone calls within 24 hours during the work week. As soon as you have a question
or concern regarding your client you must communicate with the supervisor
immediately.
Applicable legal, regulatory and workplace reporting requirements - Answer- If a child is
injured you must fill out an incident report.
RBT's are mandated reporters so if you suspect abuse or neglect you are mandated to
report it to the Virginia Abuse Hotline
Describe how to Prepare for Data Assessment - Answer- Get a pencil and appropriate
data sheets [ABC Data, Manding, & NET] ready. Have all learning material ready and
make sure the table is paired with reinforcers
Continuous Measurement Procedures - Answer- Frequency and Duration
Frequency Data - Answer- Continuous Data. Collecting Manding data because we
collect it on every opportunity.
Duration Data - Answer- Continuous data. Recording how long a tantrum occurred.
Discontinuous Measurement Procedures - Answer- Skill Acquisition data because it's
only collected on the first response of the session; this is also called Cold Probe Data.
Other types include partial interval recording, whole interval recording, and momentary
time sampling.
Partial Interval Recording - Answer- Discontinuous Data. This is used if a behavior
occurred at least once in a specified time interval.
Whole Interval Recording - Answer- Discontinuous Data. This is used if a behavior
occurred during the entire duration of the timed interval.
