Which statement best describes the supervision requirement for implementing skill acquisition and behavior reduction programming?

• A. Always work independently with no supervision
• B. Implement programming under direct supervision of a BCBA/BCaBA
• C. Design programming without BCBA input
• D. Work only with other staff

Answer: (B)

Supervision by a BCBA or BCaBA is required whenever you implement skill acquisition and behavior reduction programming. Direct supervision means the supervisor is present or immediately available during implementation, observes what you’re doing, and provides real-time feedback and guidance to ensure procedures are followed exactly and data are recorded accurately. This oversight helps maintain treatment fidelity, safety, and the ability to adjust interventions based on data. Designing programming without BCBA input isn’t appropriate for an RBT, since program design is done by the supervising behavior analyst; working only with other staff doesn’t address who provides the necessary supervision. Implementing under direct supervision best describes the requirement.