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E-01 Effectively Communicate with Supervisor
Effective communication with your supervisor ensures that interventions are implemented correctly and client progress is monitored accurately. Clear, timely, and professional communication allows for adjustments to be made when necessary.
E-02 Actively Seek Clinical Direction from Supervisor in a Timely Manner
Supervisors provide clinical guidance to ensure that interventions are appropriate and effective. RBTs should seek feedback proactively, follow supervisor recommendations, and address any concerns about intervention plans without delay.
E-03 Report Other Variables That Might Affect the Client in a Timely Manner
RBTs must report changes in a client’s routine, health, medication, sleep patterns, or other factors that may impact behaviour. These changes function as setting events, influencing how interventions should be applied and how data should be interpreted.
E-04 Generate Objective Session Notes for Service Verification
Session notes should be objective, factual, and professional, providing a clear record of what occurred during the session. Notes should describe:
- Any setting events that might have affected behaviour
- The interventions implemented
- Skill acquisition progress, including success rates
- Any challenging behaviours observed, described in measurable terms (e.g., “Tom kicked 8 times” rather than “Tom was angry”)
E-05 Comply with Legal, Regulatory, and Workplace Data Requirements
RBTs must follow data protection laws relevant to their jurisdiction. This includes securely storing, handling, and transporting client records to maintain confidentiality.
- Store session notes, data sheets, and other records in a secure location.
- Minimise travel with client documentation and ensure secure storage when necessary.
- Follow HIPAA (U.S.), GDPR (UK/EU), or other regional laws to protect client privacy.
Key Terms
Clinical Direction
Ongoing communication between an RBT and a supervisor regarding intervention implementation. Supervisors provide guidance, modifications, and support as needed.
Session Notes
A factual record of an RBT session, including:
- Skills taught and levels of prompting used
- Reinforcers used
- Behaviours that challenge (objectively described)
- Any setting events that may have influenced behaviour
Data Protection
The process of ensuring client data is secure from loss, corruption, or unauthorised access. This includes:
Limiting who has access to client records
Proper collection, storage, and transportation of data
Following legal requirements for confidentiality and data handling