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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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