Innovative Behavior Analysis Support Systems

Innovative Behavior Analysis Support Systems offers supervision towards certification by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board and monthly supervision for BCaBAs..   Christopher Ewing, M.S., BCBA will provide in person and long distance supervision.

Face-to-Face supervision is available throughout Arkansas.  Supervision hours include; hands-on, video review and feedback, phone conferencing, assistance related to program development and assessment, review and discussion of data and programs, and research review and discussion.

Behavior Analyst Certification Board Requirements

 BCaBA Supervision

 As of January 1, 2009, the Behavior Analyst Certification Board requires all BCaBAs to receive at least one hour of supervision each month (12 hours per year) by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst.  All BCaBAs must obtain this supervision in order to maintain their certification.

Seeking Certification

Applicants seeking certification cannot begin supervised fieldwork until they have begun BACB approved coursework.

Applicants must accumulate 1000 hours of supervised independent fieldwork, of which  5% (50 hours)  must be direct supervision once every two weeks.

Applicants should visit the BACB's website at www.bacb.com for complete information about supervision requirements.

Supervised Independent Fieldwork

Option 1: 18 Months (1500 hours)

This option allows you to complete the 50 hours of supervised independent fieldwork required by the BACB to sit for the BCaBA certification exam. This requires at least 15 hours per week of appropriate experience activities as outlined by the BACB over a period of 18 months.

Option 2: 12 Months (1500 hours)

This option allows you to complete the 75 hours of supervised independent fieldwork required by the BACB to sit for the BCaBA certification exam. This requires 20 hours per week of appropriate experience activities as outlined by the BACB over a period of 12 months.

Option 3: Partial Supervision

 If you choose this option you are required to find another BCBA to supervise any remaining hours required by the BACB to sit for the BCaBA ceritication exam.

BCaBA Monthly Supervision