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Board-Compliant Fieldwork & Clinical Mentorship for BCBA®, QBA®, and IBA® Candidates

Fulfill your pre-certification fieldwork hours and mandatory monthly maintenance requirements through structured, high-fidelity telehealth supervision. Led by certified BCBAs and international supervisors, ABA Companion combines board compliance with naturalistic, developmental clinical coaching.
Pathway to Certification

Analyst Certification & Fieldwork Requirements (Pre-Exam)

To earn your independent practitioner credential, international boards mandate advanced coursework, extensive supervised fieldwork, and a major shift toward unrestricted clinical architecture (e.g., program design, FBAs, and staff training):
Credential Governing Board Required Supervised Fieldwork Direct vs. Unrestricted Ratio Supervision Intensity
BCBA®
BACB® 2,000 Hours Max 50% Direct 5% of total hours per month
QBA®
QABA® 1,500 Hours Min 900 Hours Indirect
(60%)
5%
Min. 75 hours total
IBA®
IBAO® 1,000 Hours Competency-Based Portfolio 1 hr per 20–30 practice hrs
SAP
IPAPI 500 Hours 50 Hours Guided Practice Formal Supervisor Recommendation
How It Works

The Mentorship Workflow

A structured supervision process designed to support clinical quality, paradigm alignment, and credential compliance.

Clinical Intake & Planning

Execute formal fieldwork contracts, establish unrestricted task goals, and secure caregiver video observation consent.

Advanced Clinical Architecture

Move beyond rigid topographical drills. Supervisors guide you in conducting functional assessments and designing naturalistic, assent-based interventions utilizing evidence-informed frameworks such as ESDM and JASPER.

Group Case Rounds

Maximize allowable group supervision hours (e.g., up to 50% for QBA) through interactive weekly cohort analyses.

Automated Verification

Supervision timestamps, unrestricted task documentation, and monthly verification forms are generated and archived securely, ready for board audit submission at any time.

Supervision Plans

Choose the Right Supervision Plan

01

Independent Candidate Tier

For master’s students and independent practitioners seeking personal board compliance and structured clinical mentorship.
Includes:
  • Mandatory 5% monthly supervision hours (individual and small group).
  • Guided unrestricted task assignments (data analysis, parent coaching, staff training protocols).
  • Monthly fieldwork verification forms signed by an active BCBA / QBA / IBA.
02

Agency Leadership Tier

For therapy centers and inclusive schools developing their internal supervisor pipeline.
Includes:
  • Bulk supervision management for multiple QASP-S, QBA, or BCBA candidates.
  • Hybrid 1-on-1 oversight combined with group case-consultation rounds.
  • Dedicated portal to monitor staff compliance, session notes, and clinical competency milestones.
FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I receive remote supervision if I live outside the United States?

Yes. Our supervisory team holds credentials across QABA (QBA), IBAO (IBA), BACB (BCBA), and IPAPI (SAP), enabling us to provide compliant international supervision for technicians working in Southeast Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and globally.

All live and recorded clinical observations follow strict international data privacy protocols (including HIPAA/GDPR standards) and require signed caregiver consent before any session review begins.

Boards require immediate self-reporting or risk credential inactivation if supervision lapses. Our automated attendance and hour trackers alert you mid-month so you never fall below the mandatory 5% threshold.

Ready to Begin Your Analyst Mentorship Journey?

Questions about fieldwork, supervision, or board requirements? Contact Us