BCaBA certification requires 1,300 supervised fieldwork hours (or 1,000 concentrated). BCaBAs work under BCBA supervision and can supervise RBTs. Unlike BCBAs, BCaBAs require ongoing supervision throughout their career.
Standard
1,300 hours
Concentrated
1,000 hours
Standard
5% minimum
Concentrated
10-15%
Standard
50% of supervision
Concentrated
50% of supervision
Must be supervised by a BCBA
Bachelor's degree + coursework
BCaBA
Bachelor's degree
BCBA
Master's degree
BCaBA
1,300 hours
BCBA
2,000 hours
BCaBA
No - requires BCBA oversight
BCBA
Yes - can practice independently
BCaBA
RBTs only (under BCBA)
BCBA
BCaBAs, RBTs, BCBA candidates
BCaBA
Required throughout career
BCBA
Not required after certification
Many BCaBAs pursue BCBA certification as they gain experience. Supervision Studio tracks hours for both pathways.
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BCaBA certification requires 1,300 hours of supervised fieldwork under the standard model, or 1,000 hours under the concentrated model. At least 5% must be supervised with 50% being individual supervision.
BCaBA requires a bachelor's degree and works under BCBA supervision. BCBA requires a master's degree and can work independently. BCaBAs need ongoing supervision; BCBAs do not after certification.
No, BCaBAs must work under the supervision of a BCBA at all times. They cannot independently run practices or provide services without BCBA oversight.
Certified BCaBAs must receive ongoing supervision from a BCBA. Requirements vary by state and employer, but typically include regular supervision contacts and oversight of clinical decisions.
Yes, BCaBAs can provide ongoing supervision to RBTs, but the BCaBA must be under the supervision of a BCBA when doing so. The supervising BCBA maintains ultimate responsibility.