Global Standards | Ndbi-based Practice | Completely Remote
Board-Compliant Fieldwork & Ongoing Maintenance for RBT®, ABAT®, and IBT® Practicing Clinicians
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.
Technician Pathway
Technician Certification & Fieldwork Requirements (Pre-Exam)
To earn your direct-care credential, each international credentialing board mandates specific coursework, supervised practice hours, and practical competency assessments:
| Credential | Governing Board | Required Coursework | Required Supervised Hours Prior to Exam | Direct Observation & Competency Verification |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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RBT® |
BACB® US | 40-Hour Training aligned with RBT Task List / 3rd Ed. Outline | Completed during initial training & assessment | RBT Initial Competency Assessment conducted with a client or via role-play by a qualified BCBA supervisor. |
|
ABAT® |
QABA® Global | 40-Hour Coursework includes min. 5 hrs ASD + 3 hrs Ethics | 15 Hours of supervised fieldwork | Minimum 1.5 hours of direct 1-on-1 oversight and formal supervisor competency recommendation. |
|
IBT® |
IBAO® Global | 40-Hour Approved Coursework | 300 Hours of direct ABA practice | Minimum 10 hours of direct supervision (1:30 ratio) and 2 formal Candidate Skill Testings. |
|
TPT |
IPAPI Indonesia | 40-Hour Assessment-Based Coursework | 0 Hours | Course practical assessments. |
Credential Maintenance
Ongoing Supervision & Credential Maintenance Standards
To earn your direct-care credential, each international credentialing board mandates specific coursework, supervised practice hours, and practical competency assessments:
| Feature / Standard | BACB RBT® |
QABA ABAT® |
IBAO IBT® |
IPAPI TPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Monthly Supervision Minimum
|
5%
of total hours delivering behavior-analytic services per calendar month. |
5%
of direct practice hours per month under an approved supervisor. |
5%
or 1 hr per 20–30 hrs of direct therapy. |
Continuous active clinical oversight while working with clients. |
|
Meeting Frequency
|
At least 2 synchronous meetings per calendar month. | Regular ongoing monthly synchronous sessions. | Ongoing periodic supervision meetings. | Regular supervision periods under an SAP or BCBA. |
|
Individual vs. Group Structure
|
|
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1-on-1 and small group supervision allowed. | Individual and small group supervision under an SAP. |
|
Direct Client Observation
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At least 1 meeting per month must observe the RBT delivering services to a client. | Periodic direct or recorded observation required during service delivery. | Direct observation during active client therapy. | Direct case observation during clinical service delivery. |
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Supervisor Qualifications
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Active BCBA / BCaBA who has completed the BACB 8-Hour Supervision Training. | Active QBA, BCBA, or certified QASP-S under QBA oversight. | Active IBA, BCBA, or QBA who signed the IBAO Supervisor Agreement. | Certified SAP or equivalent BCBA. |
|
Recertification Cycle & CEUs
|
Annual renewal + RBT Renewal Competency Assessment . |
12 CEUs
every 2 years
Min. 2 Ethics CEUs |
4–8 CEUs
every 2 years
Ethics & Diversity required |
10 CEUs
every 2 years
Min. 2 Ethics CEUs |
Remote Supervision
How ABA Companion Remote Supervision Works
A structured supervision process designed to support clinical quality, ongoing coaching, and credential compliance.
Clinical Onboarding
Execute formal supervisory agreements specifying responsible supervisors, emergency protocols, and caregiver video observation consent.
Synchronous Clinical
Coaching
Supervisors conduct bi-weekly sessions to review data fidelity, observe client engagement, and guide naturalistic intervention strategies.
Automated Verification Tracking
Supervision timestamps, direct observation notes, and monthly verification forms are generated and archived in our compliance database, ready for board audit submission at any time.
Supervision Plans
Choose the Right Supervision Plan
01
Individual Technician Tier
For independent technicians seeking personal board compliance and structured clinical supervision.
Includes:
- Mandatory 5% monthly direct supervision hours with 2+ synchronous sessions per month.
- 1-on-1 direct client observation session.
- Monthly supervision verification form signed by an active BCBA / QBA / IBA supervisor.
For Teams
02
Clinic & Agency Team Tier
For therapy centers, inclusive schools, and ABA agencies scaling their direct-care staff.
Includes:
- Bulk supervision management for groups of 3 to 20+ technicians.
- Hybrid 1-on-1 oversight combined with 50% group case-consultation rounds.
- Dedicated supervisory portal to monitor staff compliance, session notes, and competency milestones in real time.
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.
How do you handle client privacy during remote video observations?
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.
What happens if I don't meet my 5% monthly supervision requirement?
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.
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