Documentation and ReportingDifficulty 2/5
A caregiver mentions at drop-off that the learner started a new medication two days ago. What should the RBT do?
- AAdjust the reinforcement schedule for this session to account for the medication effects
- BDocument it, inform the supervisor promptly, run the session as written
- CCancel the session and all further sessions until the medication has stabilised
- DAsk the caregiver to stop the medication during sessions
Show answer and rationale
Correct: B. Medication changes are variables that can affect progress (task E.3) and must be documented and reported in a timely manner. Program changes are the supervisor's decision; the RBT implements the current plan.
- A — Only the supervisor changes procedures.
- C — Cancelling is not the RBT's decision and loses data.
- D — Medical advice is outside the RBT's role.