ABA Fieldwork Tracker User Guide
Comprehensive guide to using ABA Fieldwork Tracker for tracking your ABA fieldwork hours
Getting Started
Creating Your Account
Sign up for a free account using your email address. Verify your email and complete your profile with your certification type (BCBA or BCaBA) and basic information.
Setting Up Your Profile
Navigate to your profile page and add your supervisor information, certification details, and preferences. This information helps the system provide accurate compliance validation.
Understanding the Dashboard
Your dashboard provides an overview of your progress, pending approvals, and quick access to key features. Use the navigation menu to access different sections.
Logging Hours
Creating Your First Entry
Click "Log Hours" from the dashboard. Fill in the date, start and end times, activity type, and detailed description. The system will automatically calculate duration and validate compliance.
Understanding Hour Types
Track unrestricted hours (direct client work, assessments, behavior plans) and restricted hours (administrative tasks, documentation). Ensure you meet BACB requirements for each type.
Adding Activity Descriptions
Provide detailed descriptions of your activities. Use the voice-to-text feature on mobile for quick entry. Include specific examples and outcomes when possible.
Supervision Hours
Log individual and group supervision hours separately. Ensure you meet minimum supervision requirements for your certification type.
Generating Reports
Monthly Summary Reports
Generate monthly reports that summarize your hours by type, supervision received, and compliance status. These reports are perfect for supervisor review.
Detailed Compliance Reports
Create comprehensive reports that show your progress toward certification requirements, including unrestricted/restricted hour breakdowns and supervision ratios.
Exporting Reports
Export reports as PDF or Excel files for your records or BACB submission. All reports include timestamps and verification information.
Supervisor Features
Reviewing Trainee Entries
Access the Pending Approvals section to review all trainee entries awaiting approval. View detailed information and compliance status for each entry.
Approving or Rejecting Entries
Approve entries that meet requirements or reject with feedback. Trainees receive notifications of your decisions and can resubmit if needed.
Generating Trainee Reports
Create reports for any of your assigned trainees. Use these reports for documentation, progress tracking, and certification preparation.
Best Practices
Log Hours Regularly
Log hours as soon as possible after completing activities. This ensures accuracy and prevents forgetting important details.
Be Detailed in Descriptions
Include specific examples, client interactions, and outcomes in your activity descriptions. Detailed documentation helps during BACB review.
Review Compliance Regularly
Use the compliance reports to track your progress monthly. Identify any gaps early and adjust your fieldwork plan accordingly.
Communicate with Your Supervisor
Regularly communicate with your supervisor about your entries and progress. Their feedback is invaluable for meeting requirements.