Communicating with Families and Maintaining Professional Boundaries

Course Code: REL-ABA-0-CFMPB

Hours: 1.25

Type: Online Course

Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2026

Learning Objectives:
Identify situations that place professional relationships at risk.
Describe how to monitor your interactions with family members.
Describe effective communication strategies with families.

Outline:

Lesson 1: Situations that Place Professional Relationships at Risk

Introduction

Professional Behavior Expected of RBTs

Take the Families’ Perspective

Communication Challenges with Families

Risky Situations for Maintaining Professional Relationships with Families

Review

Summary

Lesson 2: Monitoring Your Interactions

Introduction

Relationships with Families

Interacting with Compassion

Monitoring Your Interactions

Professional Boundaries

Review

Summary

Lesson 3: Effective Communication Strategies

Introduction

The Role of the RBT in Communicating with Families

Maximizing the Effectiveness of Verbal Communication

Different Communication Methods

Review

Summary

Subject Matter Expert: Rhonda Davin, Ph.D., BCBA-D

Dr. Rhonda Davin is a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst with over 25 years of experience in the fields of developmental disabilities and autism. She has served the field as a teacher, college professor, consultant, and expert witness. She started Behavior Consulting Services which provided direct behavior analytic services to children with autism and their families. She has supervised and mentored several behavior analysts and service providers currently practicing in the field today. Dr. Davin has also provided technical assistance for large-scale organizational change efforts in the area of Positive Behavior Supports.

Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Registered Behavior Technician; in the following settings: Intellectual Developmental Disabilities.

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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.