Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst (BCaBA)
Behavior Analyst Certification Board
What parents should know
Mid-level behavior analysis credential working under BCBA supervision. Conducts behavioral assessments and implements intervention plans for individuals with behavioral challenges.
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Requirements
Bachelor’s degree, supervised fieldwork (1,000 hours), board exam
Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst (BCaBA) is a credential of Behavior Analyst Certification Board. The Parenting Passport is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Behavior Analyst Certification Board. Information on this page is sourced from publicly available materials.
At a glance
- Issued by
- Behavior Analyst Certification Board
- Region
- International
- Regulation
- Not government-regulated
- Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree, supervised fieldwork (1,000 hours), board exam
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