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 (RBT); in the following settings: Intellectual Developmental Disabilities: Agency.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.