| Glossary Index /resources/glossary | Indexed | BACB Fieldwork Glossary of Terms | ABA Fieldwork Tracker | 56 | Plain-language definitions for every BACB fieldwork term. Supervision rules, unrestricted activities, compliance requirements, and certification pathways. | 154 |
| 2027+ Standards /resources/glossary/post-2027-standards | Indexed | 2027+ Standards — BACB Fieldwork Glossary | ABA FT | 50 | The updated BACB fieldwork requirements based on the 6th edition task list. Key changes include higher monthly hour caps (160), duration-based observation. | 155 |
| Audit Trail /resources/glossary/audit-trail | Indexed | Audit Trail — BACB Glossary | ABA Fieldwork Tracker | 51 | A chronological record of all changes made to fieldwork data, including who made each change, when it was made, and what the before/after values were. | 150 |
| BACB /resources/glossary/bacb | Indexed | BACB — BACB Fieldwork Glossary | ABA Fieldwork Tracker | 54 | Behavior Analyst Certification Board. The credentialing body that establishes the standards, requirements, and ethical guidelines for behavior analyst. | 151 |
| BACB Task List /resources/glossary/task-list | Indexed | BACB Task List — BACB Glossary | ABA Fieldwork Tracker | 54 | The official document published by the BACB that outlines the skills and competencies required for certification. The task list defines what unrestricted and. | 158 |
| BCaBA /resources/glossary/bcaba | Indexed | BCaBA — BACB Fieldwork Glossary | ABA Fieldwork Tracker | 55 | Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst. The mid-level certification from the BACB for professionals who practice under the supervision of a BCBA. Requires. | 159 |
| BCBA /resources/glossary/bcba | Indexed | BCBA — BACB Fieldwork Glossary | ABA Fieldwork Tracker | 54 | Board Certified Behavior Analyst. The advanced-level certification from the BACB for professionals who independently practice behavior analysis. Requires a. | 156 |
| Certification Pathway /resources/glossary/certification-pathway | Indexed | Certification Pathway — BACB Fieldwork Glossary | ABA FT | 56 | The specific combination of certification type (BCBA or BCaBA), standards year (pre-2027 or 2027+), and fieldwork type (supervised or concentrated) that. | 153 |
| Concentrated Fieldwork /resources/glossary/concentrated-fieldwork | Indexed | Concentrated Fieldwork — BACB Fieldwork Glossary | ABA FT | 57 | A fieldwork type with a reduced total hour requirement (1,500 for BCBA, 1,000 or 800 for BCaBA) but higher monthly intensity and stricter supervision. | 150 |
| Contact Requirement /resources/glossary/contact-requirement | Indexed | Contact Requirement — BACB Fieldwork Glossary | ABA FT | 54 | The minimum number of supervision contacts required per month under 2022 standards. Supervised fieldwork requires 4 contacts per month; concentrated requires. | 158 |
| Fieldwork Compliance /resources/glossary/fieldwork-compliance | Indexed | Fieldwork Compliance — BACB Fieldwork Glossary | ABA FT | 55 | The state of meeting all BACB fieldwork requirements simultaneously, including supervision percentages, hour caps and minimums, unrestricted ratios, observatio. | 160 |
| Fieldwork Documentation /resources/glossary/fieldwork-documentation | Indexed | Fieldwork Documentation — BACB Fieldwork Glossary | ABA FT | 58 | The complete set of records, logs, summaries, and forms required to verify and submit your fieldwork experience to the BACB. Includes fieldwork logs, monthly. | 158 |
| Fieldwork Log /resources/glossary/fieldwork-log | Indexed | Fieldwork Log — BACB Glossary | ABA Fieldwork Tracker | 53 | A detailed record of fieldwork hours logged over time, typically including dates, durations, activity types (unrestricted/restricted), supervision details, and. | 160 |
| Fieldwork Trainee /resources/glossary/fieldwork-trainee | Indexed | Fieldwork Trainee — BACB Fieldwork Glossary | ABA FT | 52 | A candidate actively accruing fieldwork hours toward BCBA or BCaBA certification under the supervision of a qualified supervisor. Also referred to as a. | 152 |
| Fieldwork Verification /resources/glossary/fieldwork-verification | Indexed | Fieldwork Verification — BACB Fieldwork Glossary | ABA FT | 57 | The process by which the BACB confirms that a candidate's fieldwork meets all requirements. This may include reviewing documentation, verifying supervisor. | 155 |
| Final Fieldwork Report /resources/glossary/final-fieldwork-report | Indexed | Final Fieldwork Report — BACB Fieldwork Glossary | ABA FT | 57 | A comprehensive document summarizing your entire fieldwork experience, including cumulative hours, compliance across all metrics, supervisor attestation, and. | 158 |
| Group Supervision /resources/glossary/group-supervision | Indexed | Group Supervision — BACB Fieldwork Glossary | ABA FT | 52 | A supervision format where a qualified supervisor meets with multiple trainees simultaneously. Group supervision is capped at 50% of total supervised hours to. | 159 |
| Group Supervision Cap /resources/glossary/group-supervision-cap | Indexed | Group Supervision Cap — BACB Fieldwork Glossary | ABA FT | 56 | The maximum proportion of supervised hours that can come from group supervision sessions. Across all BACB pathways, group supervision is capped at 50% of total. | 160 |
| Group Supervision Hours /resources/glossary/group-supervision-hours | Indexed | Group Supervision Hours — BACB Fieldwork Glossary | ABA FT | 58 | Supervised hours conducted in a group setting with multiple trainees present. These hours count toward your supervision total but are capped at a maximum. | 154 |
| Independent Fieldwork /resources/glossary/independent-fieldwork | Indexed | Independent Fieldwork — BACB Fieldwork Glossary | ABA FT | 56 | Fieldwork hours accrued while working independently, without a supervisor physically present. These hours still count toward your total but must meet. | 150 |
| Individual Supervision Hours /resources/glossary/individual-supervision-hours | Indexed | Individual Supervision Hours — BACB Glossary | ABA FT | 53 | Supervised hours conducted one-on-one between a trainee and their qualified supervisor. These hours have no cap and are the primary way to meet supervision. | 156 |
| Monthly Hour Cap /resources/glossary/monthly-hour-cap | Indexed | Monthly Hour Cap — BACB Fieldwork Glossary | ABA FT | 51 | The maximum number of fieldwork hours that can be counted in a single month. Pre-2027 standards cap at 130 hours per month; 2027+ standards increase the cap to. | 160 |
| Monthly Hour Minimum /resources/glossary/monthly-hour-minimum | Indexed | Monthly Hour Minimum — BACB Fieldwork Glossary | ABA FT | 55 | The minimum number of fieldwork hours that must be logged in any month where fieldwork is claimed. The BACB requires at least 20 hours per month across all. | 156 |
| Monthly Summary /resources/glossary/monthly-summary | Indexed | Monthly Summary — BACB Fieldwork Glossary | ABA FT | 50 | A period-level overview of fieldwork activity showing total hours, supervision hours, activity type breakdown, compliance status, and observation/contact. | 154 |
| Observation /resources/glossary/observation | Indexed | Observation — BACB Glossary | ABA Fieldwork Tracker | 51 | A supervision activity where a qualified supervisor directly watches a trainee deliver services to a client. Observations have specific minimum requirements. | 157 |
| Observation Requirement /resources/glossary/observation-requirement | Indexed | Observation Requirement — BACB Fieldwork Glossary | ABA FT | 58 | The minimum observation activity required per supervision period. Under 2022 standards, this is count-based (number of observations). Under 2027 standards, it. | 159 |
| Observation with Client /resources/glossary/observation-with-client | Indexed | Observation with Client — BACB Fieldwork Glossary | ABA FT | 58 | A specific type of observation where the supervisor watches the trainee interact directly with a client during service delivery. This is the most common and. | 157 |
| Pre-2027 Standards /resources/glossary/pre-2027-standards | Indexed | Pre-2027 Standards — BACB Fieldwork Glossary | ABA FT | 53 | The set of BACB fieldwork requirements based on the 5th edition task list, applicable to candidates who began fieldwork before the 2027 standards took effect. | 158 |
| Qualified Supervisor /resources/glossary/qualified-supervisor | Indexed | Qualified Supervisor — BACB Fieldwork Glossary | ABA FT | 55 | A BCBA or other BACB-approved professional who meets specific requirements to supervise fieldwork trainees. They are responsible for oversight, observation. | 156 |
| RBT /resources/glossary/rbt | Indexed | RBT — BACB Fieldwork Glossary | ABA Fieldwork Tracker | 53 | Registered Behavior Technician. A paraprofessional certification from the BACB for individuals who implement behavior analysis services under the supervision. | 158 |
| Restricted Activities /resources/glossary/restricted-activities | Indexed | Restricted Activities — BACB Fieldwork Glossary | ABA FT | 56 | Fieldwork activities that are related to behavior analysis but are not direct client-facing services. These include administrative tasks, attending workshops. | 158 |
| Supervised Fieldwork /resources/glossary/supervised-fieldwork | Indexed | Supervised Fieldwork — BACB Fieldwork Glossary | ABA FT | 55 | A fieldwork type requiring a minimum of 2,000 hours (BCBA) or 1,300 hours (BCaBA) completed over an extended period with lower monthly intensity requirements. | 158 |
| Supervisee /resources/glossary/supervisee | Indexed | Supervisee — BACB Fieldwork Glossary | ABA Fieldwork Tracker | 60 | An individual receiving supervision from a qualified supervisor as part of their BACB certification fieldwork requirements. This is the formal term used in the. | 160 |
| Supervision Contact /resources/glossary/supervision-contact | Indexed | Supervision Contact — BACB Fieldwork Glossary | ABA FT | 54 | A scheduled interaction between a trainee and their qualified supervisor that counts toward meeting minimum supervision contact requirements. Under 2022. | 153 |
| Supervision Minimum Percentage /resources/glossary/supervision-minimum | Indexed | Supervision Minimum Percentage — BACB Glossary | ABA FT | 55 | The minimum percentage of total fieldwork hours that must be conducted under direct supervision. This percentage varies by fieldwork type: 5% for supervised. | 157 |
| Supervision Percentage /resources/glossary/supervision-percentage | Indexed | Supervision Percentage — BACB Fieldwork Glossary | ABA FT | 57 | The ratio of supervised hours to total fieldwork hours, expressed as a percentage. The BACB sets minimum supervision percentages that vary by fieldwork type. | 157 |
| Supervision Period /resources/glossary/supervision-period | Indexed | Supervision Period — BACB Fieldwork Glossary | ABA FT | 53 | The defined time frame (typically monthly) over which supervision requirements are measured. Compliance rules like minimum contacts, observation requirements. | 158 |
| Supervisory Relationship /resources/glossary/supervisory-relationship | Indexed | Supervisory Relationship — BACB Fieldwork Glossary | ABA FT | 59 | The formal, documented relationship between a fieldwork trainee and their qualified supervisor. This relationship must be established before fieldwork hours. | 157 |
| Total Fieldwork Hours /resources/glossary/total-fieldwork-hours | Indexed | Total Fieldwork Hours — BACB Fieldwork Glossary | ABA FT | 56 | The cumulative number of fieldwork hours a candidate must complete for certification. This total varies by certification type (BCBA/BCaBA), fieldwork type. | 155 |
| Unrestricted Activities /resources/glossary/unrestricted-activities | Indexed | Unrestricted Activities — BACB Fieldwork Glossary | ABA FT | 58 | Fieldwork activities that directly relate to behavior analysis practice and are not limited in the proportion of hours they can represent. These typically. | 155 |
| Unrestricted Hour Ratio /resources/glossary/unrestricted-hour-ratio | Indexed | Unrestricted Hour Ratio — BACB Fieldwork Glossary | ABA FT | 58 | The cumulative percentage of total fieldwork hours that must come from unrestricted activities. BCBA candidates need at least 60% unrestricted; BCaBA. | 150 |