Session Prep
- Confirm schedule & materials with caregiver (day prior).
- Review current targets and data trends.
- Pack materials; sanitize; charge devices.
- On arrival: consent to begin; align goals with caregiver.
Resources for RBTs
Copy, print, and use. Adapt for your agency and family’s needs.
Checklists
During Session
- Warm rapport before demands.
- Run targets with clear SDs; concise prompts.
- Record data immediately; mark prompts; note context.
- Embed natural environment teaching.
After Session
- Debrief with caregiver (2–5 min).
- Secure notes; HIPAA check (no PHI on personal apps).
- Flag questions for BCBA; request feedback.
Supervision — what “good” looks like
Monthly minimums aren’t the goal; meaningful coaching is. You’re entitled to competent, accessible supervision. Here are two scripts:
Script A (New RBT): “Could we schedule a 20‑min coaching block this week to review [target/behavior]? I’ll bring 3 data snippets and one clip.”
Script B (Escalation): “I’m concerned our current training hasn’t equipped me for [scenario]. For client safety and fidelity, I’m requesting direct modeling and feedback before I continue this program.”
HIPAA hygiene (quick wins)
| Do | Don’t |
|---|---|
| Use company apps/accounts only for PHI. | Text PHI on personal phone or store notes in your camera roll. |
| Lock device, use strong passcode, and enable remote wipe. | Leave paper notes or tablets unattended. |
| De‑identify examples in training or group chats. | Discuss client names in public or social media. |