RBT Competency Assessment Lecture Notes

Overview

• RBT Competency Assessment is the same for both initial and renewal processes.
• Initial is completed before taking the exam; renewal is done when the license is about to expire.
• Assessment includes both interview and role play tasks.
• Focus is on understanding the basics.

Competency Assessment Tasks

Measurement

Continuous Measurement

• Frequency Data: Count how many times a behavior occurs.
• Duration Data: Record how long a behavior lasts.
• Latency Data: Time between instruction and the start of behavior.
• IRT (Inter-response Time): Time between two responses.

Discontinuous Measurement

• Difference: Only take data during parts of the session.
• Types:
  • Partial Interval
  • Whole Interval
  • Momentary Time Sampling

Data and Graphs

• Most Common Graph: Line graph.
• X-axis: Time
• Y-axis: Behavior
• Graphing Frequency: Ideally every session.

Assessment

• Role of RBT in Assessment: Assist BCBA.

• Preference Assessments:

  • Types: Single, Forced Choice, Multiple Stimulus (with/without replacement).
  • Forced Choice: Present two items and record preference hierarchy.

• ABC Data Collection:

  • Antecedent: Event before behavior.
  • Behavior: The behavior itself.
  • Consequence: What happens right after the behavior.

Skill Acquisition and Behavior Reduction

Discrete Trial Training (DTT)

• Contrived teaching with clear beginning, middle, and end.

Naturalistic Teaching

• Incidental teaching in natural environment.

Chaining

• Forward Chaining: Start teaching from the first step.
• Backward Chaining: Start teaching from the last step.
• Total Task Chaining: Teach entire task with specific prompts as needed.

Shaping

• Reinforce approximations of desired behavior.

Discrimination Training

• Teach clients to differentiate between different stimuli.

Stimulus Control Transfer

• Fade prompts to transfer control from a prompt to an SD.

Prompting

• Types: Verbal, Physical, Positional, etc.
• Prompt Fading: Move from most to least or least to most intrusive prompts.

Token Systems

• Tokens as secondary reinforcers traded for backup reinforcers.

Crisis/Emergency Procedures

• Follow company protocol for managing dangerous situations.

Professionalism and Requirements

Session Notes

• Should be objective, complete, and contain relevant information.

Maintaining Client Dignity

• Treat clients with respect, include in planning, age-appropriate interaction.

Professional Boundaries

• Avoid dual relationships.

Supervision Requirements

• 5% of hours worked must include supervision.

Seeking Clinical Direction

• Seek guidance for unfamiliar behaviors, programs, or ethical concerns.

Conclusion

• Completion of the competency assessment prepares you for the RBT exam or renewal.
• Focus on understanding and practicing the basic skills required for an RBT.