Course Code: REL-IDD-0-RBT3
Hours: 1.25
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 3/31/2024
Learning Objectives:
Employ effective strategies to establish healthy professional relationships with families.
Utilize effective communication strategies while interacting with families
Self-monitor your behaviors to ensure that your interactions with families are professional
Identify potentially problematic situations that violate professional boundaries
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
A. About This Course
B. Learning Objectives
Section 2: Interactions with Clients and Families
A. Angie is Speechless!
B. RBT Guidelines Regarding Family Interactions
C. Relationships with Families
D. When Families Have Differing Opinions
E. Review
F. Summary
Section 3: Communicating Information
A. The Role of the RBT in Communicating with Families
B. Verbal Communication
C. Maximizing the Effectiveness of Verbal Communication
D. Written Communication
E. Review
F. Summary
Section 4: Situations That Place Professional Boundaries at Risk
A. Angie Slides down that Slippery Slope!
B. Conflicts of Interests
C. Exploitive Relationships
A. Red Flags for Boundary Violations
B. Observing Your Own Interactions
C. Taking Care of Yourself
D. Review E. Summary
Section 6: Conclusion
A. Summary
B. Course Contributors
C. Resources
D. References
E. Congratulations
Instructor: 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: Behavioral Analyst; 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.