Can RBTs conduct interviews or administer questionnaires as part of the FBA process?

Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs are not authorized to conduct interviews or administer questionnaires as part of the Functional Behavioral Assessment (FBA) process. The role of the RBT is primarily focused on implementing behavior analytic interventions and collecting data as directed by their supervisor. Conducting interviews and administering assessments falls within the scope of practice for qualified professionals such as Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs).

While RBTs play a crucial role in data collection and supporting behavior interventions, tasks that involve shaping the assessment process, like conducting interviews, require the expertise and oversight of a licensed professional to ensure the accuracy and integrity of the assessment. Therefore, the correct answer reflects this defined boundary of practice for RBTs within the behavioral assessment framework.