A relationship that exists outside of the professional relationship.

• Dual Relationships

• RBT

• Client Dignity

• BCBA

Families, caregivers, and other professionals who are involved in a client’s care.

• BCaBA

• RBT

• Dual Relationships

• Stakeholders

The state or quality of being worthy of honor or respect.

• Stakeholders

• Client Dignity

• RBT

• Dual Relationships

A master’s degree is the highest level of education required. Does not require a supervisor. Responsible for development and modification of treatment plans.

• RBT

• BCBA

• BCBA-D

• BCaBA

Has a PhD. Develops treatment plans and modifies them.

• RBT

• BCBA

• BCBA-D

• BCaBA

A bachelor's degree from an ABAI-accredited program. Requires a supervisor.

• RBT

• BCBA

• BCBA-D

• BCaBA

A high school diploma is the highest level of education required. Responsible for implementing treatment plans on a day-to-day basis.

• RBT

• BCBA

• BCBA-D

• BCaBA

All of the following are part of an RBT’s role EXCEPT:

• Responding appropriately to feedback from the supervisor

• Communicate professionally with stakeholders

• Developing and modifying treatment plans

• Avoid dual relationships and conflicts of interest

RBT supervision requirements include:

• 6% of hours and client observation

• 10% of hours and client observation

• 5% of hours

• 5% of hours and client observation

RBTs can avoid dual relationships and conflicts of interest by:

• Adding coworkers and supervisors on social media

• Attending dinner parties and birthdays with coworkers

• Do not have contact with clients or their relatives on social media

• Babysit for the client’s family on the weekends