RBTs must receive supervision for at least 5% of their monthly service hours, with a minimum of 2 face-to-face contacts per month across 2 different weeks. Monthly attestations are required for compliance and annual renewal.
At least 5% of ABA service hours
2 face-to-face contacts per month
Must occur in 2 different calendar weeks
Required - supervisor must observe RBT with clients
BCBA or BCaBA (under BCBA supervision)
Required - signed by both parties
Multiply your total service hours by 0.05 to find minimum supervision time needed:
Log service hours and supervision contacts in seconds from any device.
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Track supervision contacts across calendar weeks to ensure compliance.
Generate and sign attestations electronically each month.
Complete supervision records support annual RBT renewal applications.
Connect with your supervising BCBA or BCaBA for seamless documentation.
Maintain 5% supervision throughout the year with proper documentation.
Complete a new RBT competency assessment within 90 days of renewal date.
Submit updated background check as required by the BACB.
Pay the annual renewal fee before your certification expires.
RBTs must receive supervision for at least 5% of the hours they deliver ABA services each month. Additionally, they must have at least 2 face-to-face supervision contacts per month with their supervising BCBA or BCaBA.
RBTs need a minimum of 2 supervision contacts per month, occurring in at least 2 different calendar weeks. The total supervision time must equal at least 5% of the hours spent providing ABA services that month.
Yes, RBT supervision can be conducted via telehealth. However, at least 1 supervision contact per month should include direct observation of the RBT working with clients, which can be done via live video.
The 5% requirement means RBTs need supervision time equal to 5% of their service hours. For example, if an RBT provides 100 hours of ABA services in a month, they need at least 5 hours of supervision that month.
RBTs need at least 2 face-to-face supervision contacts per month. These contacts must occur in at least 2 different calendar weeks and can include direct observation, feedback meetings, and training.
Yes, BCaBAs can supervise RBTs for their ongoing supervision requirements. However, the BCaBA must themselves be supervised by a BCBA when providing this supervision.
Direct supervision involves the supervisor observing the RBT working with clients in real-time. Indirect supervision includes reviewing data, discussing cases, providing feedback, and training without direct client observation.
RBT supervision should be documented with dates, duration, type of supervision (direct/indirect), topics covered, and signatures. Monthly supervision attestations must be completed and signed by both the RBT and supervisor.
The RBT competency assessment is an evaluation where a BCBA observes and rates the RBT on their ability to perform required skills. It must be completed during initial training and annually for renewal.
RBT certification is valid for 1 year from the date of certification. RBTs must renew annually by completing continuing education, maintaining supervision requirements, and submitting a renewal application.
RBT renewal requires: ongoing supervision compliance throughout the year, a new competency assessment within 90 days of renewal, background check renewal, and payment of the renewal fee.
RBTs must always work under the supervision of a BCBA or BCaBA. They cannot independently assess clients, create treatment plans, or make clinical decisions. Direct service delivery is always under supervisor oversight.
If RBT supervision requirements are not met, the RBT should not provide ABA services until supervision is restored. Chronic non-compliance can result in certification issues and must be documented and addressed.
Multiply your total service hours by 0.05. For example: 80 service hours x 0.05 = 4 hours of required supervision. Remember this is the minimum; more supervision is beneficial for professional development.
A monthly RBT attestation is a signed document where the supervisor confirms that the RBT received adequate supervision that month and met all requirements. Both the RBT and supervisor must sign.
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