E.12: Identify and apply the legal, regulatory, and practice requirements (e.g., licensure, jurisprudence, funding, certification) relevant to the delivery of behavior-analytic services.
Free practice questions for this part of the BCBA, with an explanation for every option.
A BCBA moves to a state that requires a license to practice behavior analysis. She plans to start seeing clients next week using only her BACB certification. What is accurate?
- A. She must meet the state's licensure requirements before practicing thereCorrect. Behavior analysts comply with the legal requirements of the jurisdiction where they practice.
- B. BACB certification covers practice in every stateIncorrect. Certification and state licensure are separate. Licensure laws determine who may legally practice.
- C. Licensure applies only to behavior analysts who bill insuranceIncorrect. Licensure requirements generally cover practice, regardless of how it is funded.
- D. She may practice for up to 90 days while her license application is pendingIncorrect. A grace period exists only if state law specifically provides one. It can't be assumed.
An agency manager tells a BCBA to bill a session delivered entirely by an RBT under the BCBA's supervision code, because it pays more. What should the BCBA do?
- A. Bill only for services actually delivered, using the correct codes, and raise the issue with the manager, documenting her actionsCorrect. Billing must accurately reflect the services delivered, and conflicts with organizational demands must be addressed.
- B. Go along with it, since the manager is responsible for billing decisionsIncorrect. Behavior analysts are responsible for accurate billing whatever an employer instructs.
- C. Bill the session at the RBT rate but add extra units to make up the differenceIncorrect. Adding units is also fraudulent billing.
- D. Bill as instructed but keep a private record of the real serviceIncorrect. A private record doesn't change the fact that a false claim was submitted.
A BCBA was certified 5 months ago and has completed the required supervision training. A colleague asks her to supervise fieldwork for a BCBA trainee. Under BACB requirements, what must she also do?
- A. Nothing more, since supervision training is the only requirementIncorrect. Supervision training is necessary, but it isn't enough during the first year of certification.
- B. Wait until she has been certified for 3 years before supervising any fieldworkIncorrect. No 3-year waiting period exists. New BCBAs may supervise if they meet the consultation requirement.
- C. Get ongoing consultation from a qualified BCBA (a consulting supervisor) throughout her first year of certification while supervisingCorrect. BCBAs who supervise fieldwork during their first year of certification must receive regular consultation from a qualified consulting supervisor.
- D. Have the trainee's university approve each supervision meetingIncorrect. University approval of individual meetings is not a BACB requirement.