A day in the life of a BCBA
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- Опубліковано 21 січ 2021
- It took me a long time to find the perfect balance, after battling anxiety and burn out for so long this is the life I've chosen to live and share with you. Every day is not exactly the same, schedule changes do happen but for the most part this is what it looks like. I hope you enjoy watching and comment any thoughts!!
I'm an SLP studying to be a BCBA and I just love the amount of representation/cultural diversity I see in the field!
YESSSS SAME we need more representation bc it matters
Hi, what made you want to go from SLP to BCBA? What state are you in?
Omgosh, we should get a black ladies RBT / BCBA group started
@@TheMochaangel there’s already one called BABA. Black Applied Behavior Analyst organization
I just took my BCBA exam for the first time yesterday & passed- WOOHOO!!
Starting my job as a BCBA soon! So nervous on conducting assessments, FBAs, FAs, etc. Would you guys mind making a video on that? Like walking through what to do when you get a new client? It would be amazing help because I’m such a visual learner lol! Thank you so much 💕
CONGRATS!!!!! great idea we will add it to our list!!!! keep the suggestions coming
Hey congrats!!! I’m taking courses now. Did you take any prep course before the exam?
You work from home?
Congratulations
Did u get around making this video? just starting (by way of schooling), and I saw a fellow black woman so I clicked..How long did the process take??
@@allaboutaba1875
I literally love this video! You explained everything to a T, & you have a very sweet spirit. Came across this as I’m researching this exact topic. I’m a BA, thinking about becoming a BCBA.. I’ve worked in the school setting, home setting for agencies etc. praying that this is something God wants me to continue to do & take further. B.c nonetheless, I’d LOVE to pursue this as a career. Thanks for your help.💕
If you don’t mind me asking, what is the difference between BA & BCBA?
@@Ava-rz3jv a BA is a behavioral assistant, a BCBA is a “Board certified Assistant Behavioral Analyst.”
I’m currently a student analyst to become a BCBA and I’m excited to find your channel (:
I will be done with my masters of aba in December 🙌🏽👏🏾 BCBA here I come !
woo-hoo!!! congratulationssssssss cant wait for you to start this journey
Once u finish the aba program ur then eligible to take the Board exam which makes you bcba certified correct ?
youre so funny when packing his lunch and doing the dishes! I love it!
Such a informative videos I enjoyed watchinggg! Keep it upppp!
I'm currently a psych undergrad that is planning on applying to a master program in Aba next fall, I am so happy to start my journey to become a bcba, as a black woman I am so happy to see the diversity in the field and I cannot wait to be apart of that representation.
I loved this! Thank you so much for sharing 😍
You are so welcome! thank you for the support
Just came across your page today!! I am def not a morning person.. Yet I am a sub teach lol the kids will def wake you up. Your skin is flawless!! I do not wear makeup on a regular.. Mask acne has gotten me but it has been improving. I have been looking into BCBA recently. I am not sure if I want to be a full time teacher in a classroom all day. I am looking into a masters in either BCBA or special education and be a travelling sped teacher. I am in NYC and one state college just started the program this year. Its a plus the school does not require me to take the GRE and its more affordable than if I go to a private school. I did private for undergrad but grad do not want to take out all of those loans.
I love your video! I love meeting other BCBA’s of color. Especially those who share so many great resources! I love recoding snippets
Of my day as a BCBA as well. It’s so important to share
our stories.
Loved this day in the life♥️
I’m totally a morning person, but my husband is a night owl- I totally understand your struggle! Way to go getting up anyways and making time for you! 🤗
Thank you !!! It’s such a struggle sometimes lol
Thanks for this! I follow you on IG too- I'm soaking up allll the information on my journey to becoming a BCBA, lol... it will be a long road ahead but vloggers like you definitely help keep me motivated.
Thank you soooo much for your videos I am entering into my program this month and will always use your videos for reference Lol! Thank you 🌻🌻
congratulations!! thank you for watching!
I wear eyelash extensions and whenever I come in without them my kiddos look at me like I am an alien 😂
I am both a morning person and a night person. It depends on the time I wake up and on my mood that day. If I way up between 5 am and 7 am, I find I am energized. If I wake up later than 7 am, then I am a horrible morning person haha. I am also someone who does not wear makeup! I just don't like how long it takes to do it. I also typically do not spend a lot of time on my hair either, just straightening the bangs with a straightener and anything that may have gone wayward during sleep. I then brush my hair through, and either keep it down or put it up in a quick, but presentable, updo.
I’ve been watching a lot of your videos for the past few days! You have honestly helped a lot girl! Im located in Florida too as i see from your video maybe one day we will cross paths!😊
absolutely, I would love that!
I subscribed after the 'Feeding my spirit' part. 👏🏾
thank you for the support!!
This was helpful to watch. Please make more videos
Nice to see someone who looks like me. I plan to sit in July!
yes! representation is everything, you got this good luck!!!
Omgness, yess!!! I completely agree!
Well your drive home is beautiful honey. I appreciated this video, as I am still trying to find some structure in my work day.
I love the videos! Is a day in the life of a BCaBA coming soon too? Also, a video about what both roles do (BCaBA & BCBA) would be super helpful.
thanks for the support!!! Yes we plan on posting that video, stay tuned :) and great suggestion we'll work on it
Yay!!! And thank you for responding :) looking forward to more videos. Take care ❤️
Once u finish the aba program ur then eligible to take the Board exam which makes you bcba certified correct ?
i love it that an awesome job: behavioral treatment... therapy something we all need. it different when you come face through treatment of job with people with actual mental illness and trying to change
Hi, I stumbled across your vid looking into kinda-sorta changing my career path. But as I was looking into BCBA I am still confused as to what the requirement was and I was hoping you could provide some clarification.
I am already a I/DD Qualified Professional, I have a B.S. human services degree and an MHA...I currently complete clinical work in the I/DD field and supervise and do all of the "requirements" they are asking for. Does this already mean I can become a BCBA other than taking the test? Or will I still need additional training? I looked and there wasn't really an answer.
Depending on the courses you have completed you may need additional ABA coursework as well as supervised experience in ABA before you can apply to take the exam. Further information can be found here in the handbook: www.bacb.com/bcba/
Thank you for sharing! I’m a total night owl. Mornings are not my thing lol. Question for you: What university did you go to for grad school and what are your thoughts about that program? I’d love to hear about what goes into choosing a program or what to look out for.
USF, I loved the program I felt very prepared to be a BCBA. We'll make a video on this as it is a great topic
Hi,I’m currently looking for an ABA online program,that might last 1 year-1.5.I’m in Florida.The ones I’m seeing are very expensive,any suggestions please?
Hi! I have a master's in educational leadership and counseling. I would like to complete a course sequence certificate program that will allow me to sit for the BCBA exam. I am wondering if you have any schools in mind that offer this route? The only school I am considering is National University. Do you have any other recommendations? Thank you so much for your time.
I currently attend George Mason for the certificate program ABA 5th edition. I just started back in January. It’s 1 class every 8 weeks. Hope this helps.
My dream is to become a BCBA. I have a grad school interview this Thursday !! 🤞🏼❤️
you can do it!!! good luck tomorrow, you got this!
@@allaboutaba1875 thanks so much!!!
Hi! I just hired as a behavior technician and I’m applying for grad school! My end goal is to become a BCBA. I was curious if you could make a video on how you began working for yourself?
yes adding it to the list now! thank you for the idea
Same here! That video would be super helpful 😃
Hi, I am a high functioning autistic high school student - I wondered if you could give me advice? I like the idea of working specifically with autistics, and think I could bring a good perspective into aba with my first hand experience. Do you think I would be accepted well? I am not socially awkward or anything - I am very extroverted.
Hi! Quick question, does my supervision hours usually have to be with the same employer in working as an RBT? I live in one state and plan to move to another state in the next 6-9 months and I’m not sure how that will affect my supervision hours. Thank you!
Hey sorry for the late response, you can have different supervisors provide your supervision regardless of employment
@@allaboutaba1875 Thank you! This is so helpful.
Love
Are you in-home or center base?
Do you get paid for the 3 hours working at home or just the time with the clients?
it depends! so currently I work on my own and for a company. I only get paid 1 hour indirect for the company I work for. Then for my own clients, technically I do not get paid indirect since insurance does not pay for that but at the same time I don't pay myself the rate a company would so it makes up for the time of indirect. Hope that makes sense :)
I’ve been an Rbt for 3 years and started my masters but then I got pregnant & Covid happened and I’m starting back again but I feel so discouraged and scared I won’t even pass the exam 😭
Don’t get down on yourself!! Sometimes life happens and that is okay! What matters is that you got back out there and are pushing through, you got this!!!!
What data collection platform were you using?
Central Reach Thread
What program are you using for data and billing?
Central Reach Thread & Practice Management
Can you go from no experience, skip over RBT/ABA, to BCaBA (bachelors?).
Hey there! There isn’t a way to skip over being a RBT because to get your BCaBA you need to accrue fieldwork experience hours and to accrue those experience hours you need to be a RBT for most insurance providers.
@@allaboutaba1875 interesting! Thanks for your reply!
You. Can also accuse hours if you’re a special Ed teacher as well. I know some people who worked in special Ed and accrued hours
Hello:) I’m currently a psychology student that wants to become a Bcaba. My university says that you can’t get a credential in California. Is that true? How can I become one in California? I don’t want to spend years getting my degree for nothing 😩 lol
Hello, we are not familiar with California's credentials. But if your university is saying you cant then you may want to just go for BCBA
Honestly feel like God is calling me to become a BCBA but I’ve been running 😭 this video is confirmation
RBT here. Wow the company I work for, the BCBA never works with a learner for a full session. They only do 1 hour supervisions. They end up not really knowing the learner because of the lack of time spent
I know many companies limit what the BCBA can do. Its unfortunate thy dont get to know their clients.
I’m going into this field to get my masters in a few months but how often do you see men in the field?
@@trembling3674 I’m still debating on which program to get into but I already applied for Masters in Public Health but the program for ABA I was looking into is called MEd Foundations in Behavior Science
@@trembling3674 Do you already have a bachelors? There are plenty of programs that have the qualifications to get you ready for the board test instead of taking all of them credit hrs going to two different programs.
@@trembling3674 Yes please look up Applied Behavior Analysis programs so you don’t take more classes then you need to.
You can be a BCBA and work one on one with kids?
Hello, I saw your Jamaican flag when you were leaving. I am in grad school to become a BCBA. I have been uncertain because I am not sure if there are a lot of people of color in the field. Can you give me any thoughts on why you became a BCBA.
It’s not a lot of us in the field about 3-4%
yesss! honestly, theres a huge lack of POC in this field. We need more so please join lol I became a BCBA to help others and I knew this would allow me to make a difference. I love ABA as well, how well it works and teaching others about it.
I’m watching this and hoping I’m speaking things into existence! Test is coming up lol
Good luck!
@@nikkiela Thank you I actually passed last week :)
@@SweettCurls I passed the exam October 31st of last year! It was the greatest feeling ever...I wish you the best in whatever comes next!
@@nikkiela Thank you so much! I wish you the best as well :)
So is this a typical day every day or is this just certain days?
a typical day! of course some days may differ given the week or tasks I may have. but overall I try to keep the same components to my day.
I'm currently in my first semester of grad school to become a BCBA. I'm struggling with the thought of only doing the data collection/paperwork aspect. I really want to be hands-on but not an RBT. I love that I got to see you being hands-on as a BCBA. It gives me hope that hands-on work is out there. I'm very interested in working with adults maybe in inpatient programs. Have you or anyone else that has commented had experience with such age range/ work setting?
Yes there are definitely hands-on opportunities out there!! We have not had experience with an inpatient setting. However, we have friends that have worked with adults and that also prefer working with the older population! We recommend researching different inpatient programs and even asking if you can shadow someone working at one to give you more of an idea of what it is like :)
What was your first semester like? Are you working full time while going to school? Would love to hear your input on this! I start grad school part time this Fall! And will be working full time
@@brianaluanamarie I'm actually a stay at home mom (not by choice) military life and living overseas makes finding a job difficult plus the cost of childcare is the same as a paycheck. So I'm just doing school full time online which is 6 credits. I'm taking summer semester off to have a break but my first semester has gone well.
Hi, just wanted to ask what school are you attending for your masters in ABA? thanks
Love your day in the life!! It's so nice to see you get to work with clients 1:1 as a BCBA. I'm new to exploring all of the different options. What exactly is your position?
I just started my ABA masters program and started accruing my hours this month (currently a mid tier level supervisor) I plan to sit for the BCBA exam in the near future! 😊
Thank you 🤗 I love working 1:1 it gives me the opportunity to implement my plans and keep my skills sharp when it comes to working with clients. My position is just a BCBA! I currently work on my own and with a company. Woohooo congrats on taking that step to becoming a BCBA, I’m sure you’ll do wonderful. You’ll be done accruing hours before you know it.
@@allaboutaba1875 That's awesome! I didn't even know working 1:1 with clients was an option for BCBA. I assumed if you worked for an organization, your primary role was to provide supervision/oversee staff and progress.
Thank you for those kind words! That means a lot to me right now :)
ABA all dayyyyyyyy!
Can you get your hours by working as a RBT
Omg you’re in Orlando! I love it how can I shadow you how can something with you lol
I’m actually thinking about switching my major from Masters in health care administration to the bcba masters program. I’m so undecided 🤷♀️
thats quite the switch, what is drawing you to become a BCBA?
I’m literally in the same boat. I finish my Bachelors in health Science in 2 semesters and I was gonna do a Masters in Healthcare Admin but I’m doing research on ABA and it’s really interesting. I’ve always been drawn to psychology fields.
I am not a morning person 😂 either
I live your office co-worker 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜
I'm a morning person
Are you SDA?
Yes!! Are you??
@@allaboutaba1875 Yes. Small world.