A BCBA is asked to supervise BCBA and BCaBA candidates but has never supervised before. The practitioner is required to

A BCBA is asked to supervise BCBA and BCaBA candidates but has never supervised before. The practitioner is required to

• A. Complete the supervisor training curriculum required by the BACB
• B. Obtain a state supervision license
• C. Hire an external supervisor
• D. Do not supervise until trained for 2 years

Answer: (A)

Starting supervision requires completing the BACB’s supervisor training curriculum. This training equips you with the knowledge and skills to supervise ethically and effectively, including how to assess candidate competence, provide appropriate feedback, and maintain proper documentation. There’s no universal state supervision license you must obtain to supervise BACB candidates, and there’s no mandatory waiting period before you can supervise after finishing the curriculum. Hiring an external supervisor isn’t required.

Starting supervision requires completing the BACB’s supervisor training curriculum. This training equips you with the knowledge and skills to supervise ethically and effectively, including how to assess candidate competence, provide appropriate feedback, and maintain proper documentation. There’s no universal state supervision license you must obtain to supervise BACB candidates, and there’s no mandatory waiting period before you can supervise after finishing the curriculum. Hiring an external supervisor isn’t required.