Are You Meeting All BACB Supervision Requirements? Here’s What You Need to Know (And How Tracker! Keeps You Compliant)

Written By Angie Pickering

Supervised fieldwork is a critical part of becoming a BCBA—but keeping up with the BACB supervision requirements can feel like a full-time job itself.

According to the latest BACB Handbook, trainees must:

  • Accurately log independent hours and supervision contacts

  • Ensure minimum supervision percentages are met (at least 5% of monthly fieldwork hours)

  • Include two client observations per month (if applicable)

  • Stay within the monthly hour limits (130 per month for supervised fieldwork)

  • According to the BACB's supervision requirements, trainees must receive ongoing feedback and develop skills across all areas of the BCBA Test Content Outline (TCO)—previously known as the Task List.

    But here’s the reality: ❌ Most platforms stop at hours.
    ❌ Few give supervisors or trainees an easy way to track what's actually being taught.
    ❌ When exam prep rolls around, you’re stuck wondering, Did I ever get supervision on that?

    With our exclusive TCO Grid feature, you can:

    • Document every supervision topic in real time

    • Monitor which areas of the BCBA exam you’ve covered—and what’s missing

    • Receive meaningful feedback aligned with the content you’re expected to master. Your supervision experience becomes much more meaning full

    • Feel confident that your supervision is building the foundation for certification success

    Whether you're a trainee or a supervisor, this tool helps ensure your fieldwork is not just compliant—but comprehensive and effective.

    Bottom line:

    Fieldwork isn’t just about getting hours—it’s about getting prepared.
    Tracker! is the only platform that helps you do both.

Miss one of these elements, and your hours could be rejected.
That’s a risk no trainee—or supervisor—should have to take.

With Tracker!, you get:

  • Real-time tracking of all BACB-required components

  • Automatic warnings for missing contacts, overages, or compliance gaps

  • An easy, audit-ready record of your supervision history

  • Whether you’re a trainee or a supervisor, BACB compliance is non-negotiable.
    But it doesn’t have to be stressful.

Try Tracker! FREE for 30 days using code FREEMONTH.
Say goodbye to compliance confusion and hello to supervision that works.

Angie Pickering
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