XLRN 809A - Supervision Hours for ABA Program 6th Edition
Course Description
This internally scheduled course provides students with the opportunity to receive supervision hours that satisfy the fieldwork requirements for the Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification. It is intended for students who do not have access to a qualified BCBA supervisor in their local area and need supervision to complete the required fieldwork and documentation.
Supervision provided through this course is designed to meet the fieldwork requirements established by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB). However, some states regulate the practice of behavior analysis through licensure or other legal requirements. In these states, both the supervisee and the supervisor may be required to meet state-specific requirements before supervision can legally occur. Because these regulations vary by state and may change over time, students are responsible for understanding the laws applicable in their state of residence.
Students are strongly encouraged to review their state's behavior analyst licensure requirements before enrolling. If you reside in a state that regulates behavior analysts through licensure or other legal requirements, please notify the program during the application process so your eligibility for supervision can be reviewed prior to registration.
Important: Students are responsible for securing their own fieldwork placement and identifying clients who meet BACB fieldwork requirements. In most cases, UCSB PaCE will work collaboratively with the student's current employer to facilitate supervision whenever possible.
Course Outline
Learner Outcomes
The purpose of supervision is to help students improve their behavior analytic skills. Supervisors will learn how to design, implement, and deliver high-quality behavior services to their clients. Supervisory duties include, but not limited to:
- Uploading video clips of working directly with clients twice a month prior to an individual supervision meeting
- Attending 4 supervision meetings online.
- Conducting behavior assessments under the direct supervision of the supervisor
- Developing behavior programs, datasets, and reports
- Developing and communicating client plans and progress to supervisor in a timely manner.
At the conclusion of the course students will be able to:
- Define their supervised practical experience to apply for the BCBA exam
- Submit the appropriate supervision forms defined by the BACB experience standards
NOTE* In order to receive supervision from UCSB, it is the student's responsibility to find clients. In most cases, we will try to work with your current employees regarding supervision.
Testimonials
Prerequisites
Supervision cannot be provided until proof of client(s) and employer consent for video observations.
To be accepted to enroll in this class, you need to submit the following three forms with your application (these forms are packaged into one document):
- Supervision Contract for Supervision through UCSB-Extension
- Video Consent Form
- Employer Consent Form
NOTE* There are TWO Consent Packets:
1. General professionals
2. Educators (i.e., teachers, school admins, school psychologists, etc.)
The Application for Candidacy must be completed and approved in order to enroll in Supervision Course XLRN 809A - Supervision Hours for ABA Program 6th Edition.
ABA Supervision Packet_General Professionals
ABA Supervision Packet_Educators
ABA Supervision Packet (Video Consent Form in Spanish)
Initiate the collection of the signatures with DocuSign by clicking on the package! We are using DocuSign - a digital signature app, to collect the signatures and complete the forms. Please, initiate the signature trail by clicking on the link and entering the names and the emails of your client(student) and the UCSB Instructor in the course's record. (Click on the instructor name of the course open for enrollment and will see the pop-up window with the email of the instructor)
Here are the 3 steps:
1. Initiate collection of the signatures by DocuSign by clicking on the package category that you belong. Please note there are three parties: You as a Supervisee - UCSB PaCE ABA Program Student Signature; Supervisor - UCSB PaCE ABA Program Instructor Signature; Your case as an Employer/Client.
2. After collecting the signature, please go to the course ED X809A page and click the "APPLY" button - process application as you upload the 3 signed documents. After completion, please download the documents below, complete them, attach them to your application, and submit them for approval.
3. Process enrollment - After your application is approved, you will be able to self-enroll in the class.
If you have previously started an application, you will need to access the 'My Applications' page in your student profile to upload the signed documents.
Additionally, this Application for Candidacy must be completed and approved in order to enroll in Supervision Course XLRN 809A - Supervision Hours for ABA Program 6th Edition.
Notes
How many hours do I need to accrue to fulfill BACB’s Supervised Experience requirements?
- Per BACB, students must accrue 2000 hours under the 6th edition. A minimum of 20 hours and a maximum of 130 hours may be accrued per month. At least 5% of the fieldwork hours must be supervised. Hours must be completed within 5-years.
- For more information about specific fieldwork criteria and examples of what would count as fieldwork hours as well as who qualifies as a supervisor, please visit: BCBA FIELDWORK REQUIREMENTS
***We can offer supervision hours that fulfill BACB's supervision requirements, but please check your State's licensure requirements. Some states require BCBAs to obtain a state license after obtaining your BCBA certification.