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reliance on scientific knowledge

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rely on scientific evidence

objective data

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boundaries of competence

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services ONLY within boundaries of competence

services provided ONLY after taking appropriate study, training, & supervision

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maintain competence

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maintain knowledge of current scientific & professional info

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integrity

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be truthful & honest
dont make commitments you can’t keep
abide the law

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professional & scientific relationship

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layman's terms
define professional relationship
no free advice to friends
no discrimination
find coverage
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multiple relationships & conflicts of interest

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no multiple relationships

no gift acceptance

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exploitative relationships

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no sex w/ client/student/supervisee for 2 years
no exploitation
bartering should be written down if used

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accepting clients

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client: anyone you provide services to (client, parent, organization, etc)
#boundaries of competence
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responsibility

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for multiple parties-define hierarchy of parties

focus on the person receiving direct therapy

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consultation

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consult for client’s best interests
evidence based consultations
follow principles of bx
#beagoodlistener (if things are not ABA based)

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third party involvement in services

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define relationship for outset of relationship
focused on data only and what is in your scope of practice
informed consent
follow the individualized treatment for the client

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rights & perogatives of clients

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rights of clients above all!
show bcba credentials on request
background check
clients can complain
written consent for recordings
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maintaining confidentiality

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protect confidentiality
only discuss confidential info with people concerns with such matters
don’t post on social media

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maintaining records

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creating, storing, accessing, transferring, dispose of client records
reliable method for keeping client info secured
records need to meet law, corporate, & organizational policies

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disclosures

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need WRITTEN consent and only disclose what is MINIMALLY necessary

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treatment/intervention efficacy

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scientific, most effective tx
#billwhattheyneed
consider: cost, risk & side effects, client preferences, & practitioner experience & training
review & appraise the effects of ANY tx that might affect the behavior change programs

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documenting professional work & research

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document all your work & research

create methods specific to clients needs

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records & data

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DATA for client programs, meetings, trainings, etc
#7years or w/e your company requires
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contracts, fees, & financial arrangements

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agree on compensation & billing
outline responsibilities of parties & scope of services
keep rates consistent w/ law
if funding changes, let client know IMMEDIATELY

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accuracy in billing reports

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state services, fees/charges, provider, relative outcomes, & other descriptive data
#dontsteal
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interrupting or discontinuing services

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best interest in the client
avoid disruption of services
clearly define transition/fading
NEVER ABANDON CLIENTS

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22
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behavior analytic assessment

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start with baseline
SHOW ME THE DATA
assessments for function & repertoire before making recommendations & bx change programs
conditions where bx most/least likely to occur
graph data

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medical consultation

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rule out any medication conditions before tx 
#parsimony
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behavior analytic assessment content

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make sure client understands procedure, who will participate, & how results are used
WRITTEN APPROVAL

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25
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explaining assessment results

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laymans terms

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consent-client records

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written consent BEFORE obtaining/disclosing records

no blanket agreements

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conceptual consistency

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REP

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28
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involving clients in planning & consent

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tune in w/ client values

involve client in planning & consent

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individualized bx change programs

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all programs tailored to bx, environment, assessment, & goals of client
#nocopy&paste
30
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approving behavior change programs

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get signatures BEFORE implementing & after major modifications

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desribing bx change program objectives

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IN WRITING objectives & risk benefit analysis
#setexpectations
don't let parents be blindsided of unexpected effects
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describing conditions for bx change program success

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describe environmental conditions needed #necessaryresources

33
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environmental conditons that interfere with implementation

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adjust & give recommendations when needed
#eliminate #barriersoftx
34
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considerations regarding punishment procedures

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R+ GOES FIRST
R+ procedures with P-
increased training/supervision/oversight
plan to stop aversive procedures

35
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least restrictive procedures

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least restrictive procedures
freedom of choice for clients #matchinglaw
do not interfere w client’s ability to contact reinforcers

36
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discontinuing bx change programs & behavior analytic services

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understadnable/objective criteria for discontinuation of bx program and describe to client

37
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supervisory competence

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supervise only w/i areas of defined competence (specific training, certificate, grad school)

38
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supervisory volume

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knowyourlimits

all supervisees should have regular scheduled 1:1 observations & feedback
be effective

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supervisory delegation

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only delegate what they can perform competently, ethically, & safely
observe sufficiently through videotape or role play

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designing effective supervison & training

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use bx procedures when it comes to training/supervision
help supervise meet requirement for license/certification/other goals
#tasklistfocused

41
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communication of supervision conditions

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what is expected of supervisee #setexpectations

42
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providing feedback to supervisees

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feedback & reinforcement systems to improve performance
#bst
ongoing documented & timely feedback
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evaluating the effects of supervision

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WRITTEN expectations
systems for ongoing evals
regular evaluations
feedback from other supervisors

44
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affirming principles

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uphold values, ethics, & principles
positive reinforcement
participate in behavior analytic professional & scientific organizations or activities
read journals, attend conferences

45
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disseminating behavior analysis

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strive to make ABA available to public (Present, discuss, media)
#laymansterms
46
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promoting ethical culture

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include references to ethics standard
#thefieldisgrowing
47
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ethical violations by others and risk of harm

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first step: identify potential for harm
take actions to protect client
immediate risk of harm: CPS or APS
legal violation: contact police/sheriff
no immediate risk: bring to attention of individual; document their efforts to address the matter; BACB if they resist
it it meets reporting requirements: file formal complaint w evidence

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avoid false/deceptive statements

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no public statemtns that are misleading, deceptive, flase, exaggerated, fraudulent

49
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intellectual property

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get permission to use trademarked/copyrighted materials #payforreleases
give credit when due #dontlie
credit when delivering lectures, workshops, or presentations or referencing research

50
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statement by others

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correct deceptive statements ASAP
identify paid ads as such
you’re responsible for statements/content in ads

51
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media presentations & media-based services

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know security & limitations
#writtenconsent
disguise confidential info when necessary
no photos of clients

52
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testimonials and advertising

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ONLY FORMER CLIENTS
#defineclient
identify testimonials as solicited or unsolicited

53
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in-person solicitation

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no uninvited in-person solicitation

54
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conforming with laws & regulations

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research with state laws

55
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characteristics of responsible research

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get approval for research
revisions as needed
separate practice from research
train those involved in research
NEVER: deprive food, rest, comfort, friends, or intrude on participants' right to privacy, movement, & choice
56
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informed consent

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inform participants about nature of research
allow participants to decline to or withdraw at any time without penalty
evidence of how individual was informed

57
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using confidential information for didactic or instructive purposes

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no personal information about client
disguise participants
assign numbers to participants

58
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debriefing

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debrief at end of research

keep true purpose of research from participants

59
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grant and journal reviews

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peer review process

no research from proposals that you come across if you serve on grant review panels

60
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plagiarism

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fully cite work of others
#noacademic theft
61
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acknowledging contributions

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acknowledge people that helped with ur research

62
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accuracy and use of data

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do not fabricate data or falsify results
correct errors you find
train those collecting data #ioa #believability
#dontexcludedata
share your data
63
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truthful & accurate information provided to the bacb

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#checkurwork presented to the board
provide truthful & accurate info in applications & documents to to the board
64
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timely responding, reporting, and updating of info provided to the bacb

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30 days to notify board if:

  • violation of ethics code opened against you
  • convicted of a felony
  • public/safety fine which includes your name
  • physical/mental condition keeps you from competently practicing
  • change of name/address/email
65
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confidentiality and bacb intellectual property

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logo #crednetials #certificates

no cheating
tell others if someone else cheated during exam
dont disclose bacb exam materials

66
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examination honesty and irregularilites

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report suspected cehaters or unauthorized access to bacb examinations

67
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compliance w bacb supervision and coursework standards

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supervision & coursework abide by bacb standards

supervisors may be sanctioned if you retroactively dated forms

68
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being familiar with this code

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yoru obligation to be familiar with this code
#ignorance ain't bliss
69
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discouraging misrepresentation by non-certified individuals

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report non-certified practictions to appropriate stae licensing board abd bacb
#earn those letters (dont call yourself a bcba if youre not)

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