PRACTICAL FIELDWORK GUIDE
How to organize your BCBA fieldwork hours
A useful tracking system should help you reconstruct what you did, when you did it, how it was supervised, and how the activity was classified—without relying on memory at the end of the month.
Record each fieldwork activity clearly
For every entry, document the date, start and end time, duration, activity type, relevant client alias, supervisor involvement, and a concise note describing the work. Logging promptly makes monthly review easier and reduces avoidable errors.
Understand restricted and unrestricted activities
Restricted activities generally involve delivering therapeutic or instructional procedures directly to a client. Unrestricted activities generally reflect work a behavior analyst performs to develop, analyze, or oversee services. Classification depends on context, so confirm uncertain activities with your qualified supervisor.
Review supervision every month
Your monthly review should include the total fieldwork hours, supervised hours, supervision contacts, individual versus group supervision, and client observations. The applicable percentage and contact requirements depend on your fieldwork type and current BACB rules.
Keep documentation consistent
Use the same naming conventions for supervisors and learner aliases, correct mistakes as soon as you find them, and retain supporting records. A searchable audit trail makes it easier to answer questions during supervision and prepare monthly verification information.
Use the current official requirements
Requirements can change. Always compare your records with the current BCBA Handbook, official forms, and guidance published by the BACB. ABA Hours helps organize information; it does not decide whether an activity qualifies or replace supervisor review.
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