What is the proper approach to programming and staffing concerns?

• A. Make promises about outcomes
• B. Defer to BCBA for programming and staffing concerns
• C. Make decisions without supervision
• D. Use past experiences to set unrealistic expectations

Answer: (B)

The important point is who should handle the planning and staffing decisions in behavior-analytic services. The BCBA is the one responsible for designing the program, choosing appropriate interventions, and determining who will implement and supervise those programs. The behavior technician (RBT) then carries out the plan under supervision, collects data, and helps maintain fidelity to the protocol. This arrangement keeps practice ethical and effective, ensures decisions are based on current data and professional standards, and protects client safety.

Choices that suggest making promises about outcomes, acting without supervision, or relying on past experiences to set unrealistic expectations don’t fit with how supervision and scope of practice are structured. They can mislead families, undermine treatment integrity, and violate ethical guidelines.