BCBA Exam- Ethics
Benefit others - ANSby protecting the welfare and rights of clients above all others, actively
evaluating negative impacts on their professional activities, and effectively and respectfully
collaborating with others
ensure competence - ANSby remaining within their professional scope of practice, being
informed about best practices and advances in ABA, being knowledgeable and current about
potentially harmful interventions, etc.
The ethics code applies to... - ANSBCBAs, BCaBAs, those who have applied for either
certification, and agencies that require all staff to comply with the ethics code
Four core principles in the ethics code - ANSbenefit others, treat others with compassion dignity
and respect, behave with integrity, and ensure their own competence
Behavior analysts address concerns of professional misconduct by colleagues unless... - ANSin
assessing the situation, the BCBA determined that doing so would not resolve the issue or
would put themselves or others at undue risk.
To resolve ethical delimmas - ANSDo so withe clients best interest in mind and in accordance
with applicable laws and the code
a) follow the spirit and letter of the code's core principles and specific standards
b) use a structured decision making process considering the full context of the situation
c) document the decision making process, steps taken, and the outcome
d) protect confidentiality in preparing and storing documentation of the incident
In addition to using the code's core principles and standards, BCBAs consult - ANSresearch
literature, other decision-making models, and trusted colleagues
When the BACB accepts a notice regarding an ethics violation... - ANSit is approached from an
educational or disciplinary stance:
educational: focuses on providing guidance and support to individuals to reduce the likelihood of
future violations
disciplinary: addresses more serious issues, focuses on determining whether documented
evidence substantiates allegations, and determines what corrective actions should occur.
Behaving with integrity - ANSrequires behavior analysts to fulfill their responsibilities to the
scientific and professional communities, to society in general, and to the communities they
serve.
, The code requires evidence of sufficient preparation through - ANSconsultation, study, training,
and supervision.
Remuneration - ANSagreed upon and specific compensation as well as clearly defined services
In new areas of research or practice.. - ANSBCBAs can decline an assignment or conditionally
accept an assignment if there is appropriate training and consultation support
When selecting a CEU, give preference to.. - ANSactivities that help you achieve the goals of
your professional development plan
CEUs need to go beyond.. - ANSthe content of the current task list and required coursework for
certification
Learning CEUs can be earned by.. - ANScompleting a graduate level college or university
course providing you get a C or better. One academic semester credit is worth 15 CEUs and 1
quarter credit is worth 10 CEUs
3 types of CEUs - ANS1) Learning: events offered by ACE providers, certification activities by
the BACB, or behavior-analytic graduate courses
2) Teaching: teaching ACE events or teaching university courses in behavior analysis
3) Scholarship: publishing a behavior-analytic in a peer-reviewed journal or writing a review or
decision letter for an article submitted to a peer reviewed journal
Requirement to maintain BCBA credential - ANS32 CEU credits every 2 years-- 4 must be
ethics and 3 must be supervision
Multiple relationships - ANSentail the comingling of two or more of a behavior analyst's roles
with a client, stakeholder, supervisee, trainee, research participant, or someone closely
associated with or related to the client
BCBAs refrain from a sexual relationship with clients or stakeholders for at least.. - ANS2 years
after the professional relationship has ended
Exploitative relationship - ANScould occur when someone is in a position of authority, such as a
therapeutic, supervisory, or evaluative role.
BCBAs should notify the BACB within 30 days for these 4 things - ANS1) violations of the code,
rules, regulations, or laws
2) any public health or safety related fines or tickets
3) any physical or mental condition that impairs the BCBA's ability to practice
4) any change in name, address, or email