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Fieldwork resources for aspiring BCBAs

Free, precise, BACB-cited guides and tools for the fieldwork stage of BCBA certification: the requirements, the forms, and the math, written to be quotable and correct.

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Requirements

The rules, in plain language

Updated Jul 20, 2026

BCBA Fieldwork Requirements

The complete, BACB-cited guide to fieldwork hours for BCBA certification: totals, monthly limits, supervision, the 60% rule, and the 2027 changes.

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Updated Jul 20, 2026

Restricted vs Unrestricted Hours

The 60% rule explained, with concrete examples of restricted and unrestricted fieldwork activities and how to plan your mix.

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Tools

Do the math instantly

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Fieldwork Hours Calculator

Free interactive calculator: enter your pathway, hours banked, and weekly pace to see your projected BCBA completion date and required monthly hours.

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Forms

Paperwork without the pain

Updated Jul 20, 2026

BACB Monthly Verification Form

How the Monthly Fieldwork Verification Form works: deadlines, Individual and Multiple-supervisor versions, common mistakes, and Ripley's pre-filled PDF workflow.

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