Individualized supervision for BCaBA requires 1000 total hours, 5% are supervised which equates to approximately 50 hours of supervision.įor the 5th edition task list, the BACB is updating the requirements for BCaBA supervision starting in 2022 requiring 1300 hours of supervision for BCaBA’s with 5% of those being supervised. There is also a concentrated fieldwork option that requires candidates to obtain 10% supervised hours. If you are planning to apply for the exam under the 4th edition, you need to submit your application prior to December 31st, 2021.įor the 5th edition task list, the BACB is updating the requirements for supervision starting in 2022 requiring 2000 hours of supervision with 5% of those being supervised. This equates to approximately 75 hours by the end of your supervision. How much supervision do I need according to the BACB?įor the 4th Edition task list, individualized supervision for BCBA requires 1500 total experience hours, 5% of which are supervised by a BCBA. The purpose of BCBA/BCaBA supervision is to gain personalized experience with a BCBA and apply behavior-analytic concepts include in the BACB task list, and other applied behavior analysis principles in order to prepare to enter the workforce as a BCBA. I created this quick start guide to help pave the way for an easy understanding of the purpose of supervision for BCBA/BCaBA certification. Before I started supervision, I was overwhelmed by the number of options and didn’t know where to start. Whether you are just investigating this whole ABA track, or just beginning your supervision journey, this information will help you understand the nature of supervision.