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Launch Your BCBA Career with MetroEHS
At MetroEHS, practicum students receive real clinical experience, meaningful mentorship, and a clear pathway to professional success.
A structured path to independent practice
Our structured fieldwork program is designed around BACB requirements and incorporates CASP best-practice supervision standards, helping students graduate with the skills and confidence needed for independent BCBA practice.
Two-Tier Practicum Model
Tier 1: Foundations of Clinical Practice
- RBT skills and implementation fidelity
- Behavior Intervention Plan implementation
- Professional communication and collaboration
- Leadership and clinical professionalism
Typical duration: 3 to 6 months
Tier 2: Advanced BCBA Skill Development
- Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs)
- Program modifications and treatment evaluations
- Parent training and consultation
- Advanced data analysis and report writing
- Insurance documentation and supervision activities
Major benefit: guaranteed weekly paid indirect hours.
Client Population
Students work with children ages 2 to 6 diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), including children with complex communication, social, behavioral, and medical needs.
Program Highlights
- Paid indirect hours: guaranteed paid unrestricted activities in Tier 2
- Employment pathway: 800+ hours may qualify for a guaranteed employment offer
- Integrated team: daily collaboration with OT, PT, and SLP clinicians
- Mentorship: monthly meetings with the Director of ABA Services
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