BCBA and BCaBA applicants must complete supervised fieldwork in applied behavior analysis as one of the eligibility requirements to apply for certification. Fieldwork is a critical part of the certification process, giving trainees the opportunity to apply their knowledge and develop practical skills while working with clients. This page provides all of the essential documents and resources for fieldwork supervision.
Start by watching this short video that describes key fieldwork supervision responsibilities and requirements. Then explore the documents and resources below for more detailed information and guidance.
Video: Supervising Future Behavior Analysts
Fieldwork Support for Trainees and Supervisors
Requirements
The BCaBA and BCBA Handbooks are the best place to start for understanding fieldwork requirements. Test your knowledge of the requirements by taking the Fieldwork Self-Assessment .
Getting Started
Use the Fieldwork Checklist and Tip Sheet to get started with supervision. Check out the Fieldwork: Getting It Right blog post and its companion podcast, Making Sense of Fieldwork , for more detailed information.
Documentation
Master documenting your fieldwork experience! Check out our video Documenting Fieldwork Hours and the Documenting Fieldwork: Helpful Answers to Your FAQs blog post for tips on documentation.
Supervisors
If you supervise BCaBA or BCBA trainees, be sure to watch the Supervising Future Behavior Analysts video for more information. You can use the Fieldwork Checklist for BCBA and BCaBA Supervisors to stay on top of your responsibilities. Also, check out the When Supervising Fieldwork Doesn’t Go As Planned blog post.
Audits
Check out the Fieldwork Audits FAQ and Resources document for helpful information on how to respond to an audit request.