What a Fully-Compliant Month Looks Like (And How to Know Before It's Too Late)

Are you confident your monthly ABA fieldwork documentation would pass a BACB audit?

If you're not 100% sure, you're not alone. With the BACB®'s 2027 requirements looming, it's more important than ever to understand what a fully-compliant month of supervision actually looks like and how to spot red flags before they become costly mistakes.

Whether you're a BCBA, BCaBA, or trainee, this guide will walk you through the must-haves of a compliant month and show you how platforms like MentraTrack can help you stay audit-ready without the stress.

What Is a Fully-Compliant Month in ABA Fieldwork?

A fully compliant month under the 2027 BACB fieldwork requirements means all of the following are met:

• Supervision hours meet or exceed 5% (or 7.5% for concentrated) of the raw hours collected that month
• At least 50% of all supervision provided was individual (not group-based)
• At least two supervision contacts occurred within the calendar month
• Client observation minimum met:
• - 60 minutes for supervised fieldwork
• - 90 minutes for concentrated supervised fieldwork
• Monthly forms signed by both trainee and supervisor
• Unrestricted hours comprise at least 60% of total supervised hours
• No compliance flags or missing data—trainee and supervisor reviewed all entries for accuracy

💡 MentraTrack users get notified in real time if any of these requirements aren't being met so there's no more guessing at the end of the month.

The Risks of Missing Compliance

Trainees may unknowingly log hours that don't count costing time, money, and delaying certification. For BCBAs, it opens the door to failed audits and ethical concerns.

You don't want to be calculating percentages by hand on the 29th.

Real-Time Rule Checks: The MentraTrack Advantage

MentraTrack is the first fieldwork tracking platform aligned with BACB 2027 requirements and we've built safeguards right into the dashboard:

• Instant Supervision % Monitoring
• Alerts for Missing Contacts or Observations
• Live Hour Totals by Type (raw, eligible, effective)
• Visuals that flag potential non-compliance

Tools Built for Both BCBAs and Trainees

Final Thoughts

If you're still relying on spreadsheets, you're spending more time on calculations than mentorship. Let's change that.

Because a fully-compliant month shouldn't be a guessing game.

Want to see if you're on track? Try MentraTrack today or book a demo to learn how we can support your supervision journey.

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