RBT Test Content Outline E: Documentation & Reporting

Mark, the RBT is informed that his client started taking an antibiotic for an ear infection. His client’s mother told him as he was walking in the door for session.

Should Mark inform the BCBA of the medication?

Yes, all medication changes should be reported to the BCBA. Medications may impact the clients’s behaviors and responses to intervention. The BCBA will need to track this change.

Nicole, an RBT accidentally clocks into her session 15 minutes early. The client is not present during these 15 minutes and the RBT is working on administrative tasks.

Does the RBT need to change her clock in time?

Yes, billing for services that did not occur can result in billing fraud. If the RBT is unable to modify their own billing sheet, she must inform the appropriate person to adjust the time appropriately.

The RBT notices that her client has not responded appropriately to her current receptive communication targets in 7 days. The RBT has followed the teaching and prompting protocols as written.

What should the RBT do?

The RBT should contact the BCBA and explain that the client is not making progress. The BCBA will assess and determine if modifications are clinically indicated.

The caregiver reports to Amy, the RBT that he is not happy with his child’s progress. He does not think that they should be working on play skills during session.

What should the RBT do?

The RBT should listen to the caregiver’s concerns and let him know that you will inform the BCBA. The RBT should also encourage the caregiver to reach out to the BCBA to express their concerns. The RBT should document the concerns and inform the BCBA.