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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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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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explaining assessment results
#laymans terms
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consent-client records
written consent BEFORE obtaining/disclosing records | no blanket agreements
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conceptual consistency
#REP
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involving clients in planning & consent
tune in w/ client values | involve client in planning & consent
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individualized bx change programs
``` all programs tailored to bx, environment, assessment, & goals of client #nocopy&paste ```
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approving behavior change programs
get signatures BEFORE implementing & after major modifications
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desribing bx change program objectives
``` 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
describe environmental conditions needed #necessaryresources
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environmental conditons that interfere with implementation
``` adjust & give recommendations when needed #eliminate #barriersoftx ```
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considerations regarding punishment procedures
R+ GOES FIRST R+ procedures with P- increased training/supervision/oversight plan to stop aversive procedures
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least restrictive procedures
least restrictive procedures freedom of choice for clients #matchinglaw do not interfere w client's ability to contact reinforcers
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discontinuing bx change programs & behavior analytic services
understadnable/objective criteria for discontinuation of bx program and describe to client
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supervisory competence
supervise only w/i areas of defined competence (specific training, certificate, grad school)
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supervisory volume
#knowyourlimits all supervisees should have regular scheduled 1:1 observations & feedback be effective
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supervisory delegation
only delegate what they can perform competently, ethically, & safely observe sufficiently through videotape or role play
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designing effective supervison & training
use bx procedures when it comes to training/supervision help supervise meet requirement for license/certification/other goals #tasklistfocused
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communication of supervision conditions
what is expected of supervisee #setexpectations
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providing feedback to supervisees
``` feedback & reinforcement systems to improve performance #bst ongoing documented & timely feedback ```
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evaluating the effects of supervision
WRITTEN expectations systems for ongoing evals regular evaluations feedback from other supervisors
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affirming principles
uphold values, ethics, & principles positive reinforcement participate in behavior analytic professional & scientific organizations or activities read journals, attend conferences
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disseminating behavior analysis
``` strive to make ABA available to public (Present, discuss, media) #laymansterms ```
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promoting ethical culture
``` include references to ethics standard #thefieldisgrowing ```
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ethical violations by others and risk of harm
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
no public statemtns that are misleading, deceptive, flase, exaggerated, fraudulent
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intellectual property
get permission to use trademarked/copyrighted materials #payforreleases give credit when due #dontlie credit when delivering lectures, workshops, or presentations or referencing research
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statement by others
correct deceptive statements ASAP identify paid ads as such you're responsible for statements/content in ads
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media presentations & media-based services
know security & limitations #writtenconsent disguise confidential info when necessary no photos of clients
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testimonials and advertising
ONLY FORMER CLIENTS #defineclient identify testimonials as solicited or unsolicited
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in-person solicitation
no uninvited in-person solicitation
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conforming with laws & regulations
research with state laws
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characteristics of responsible research
``` 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 ```
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informed consent
inform participants about nature of research allow participants to decline to or withdraw at any time without penalty evidence of how individual was informed
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using confidential information for didactic or instructive purposes
no personal information about client disguise participants assign numbers to participants
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debriefing
debrief at end of research | keep true purpose of research from participants
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grant and journal reviews
peer review process | no research from proposals that you come across if you serve on grant review panels
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plagiarism
``` fully cite work of others #noacademic theft ```
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acknowledging contributions
acknowledge people that helped with ur research
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accuracy and use of data
``` do not fabricate data or falsify results correct errors you find train those collecting data #ioa #believability #dontexcludedata share your data ```
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truthful & accurate information provided to the bacb
``` #checkurwork presented to the board provide truthful & accurate info in applications & documents to to the board ```
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timely responding, reporting, and updating of info provided to the bacb
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
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confidentiality and bacb intellectual property
#logo #crednetials #certificates no cheating tell others if someone else cheated during exam dont disclose bacb exam materials
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examination honesty and irregularilites
report suspected cehaters or unauthorized access to bacb examinations
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compliance w bacb supervision and coursework standards
supervision & coursework abide by bacb standards | supervisors may be sanctioned if you retroactively dated forms
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being familiar with this code
``` yoru obligation to be familiar with this code #ignorance ain't bliss ```
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discouraging misrepresentation by non-certified individuals
``` 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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