Program Director
Dr. Priyanka Jain Bhabu
BCBA-D, MBBS, M.S. (ENT) | Founder Director, CRIA ABA Foundation
Qualified Autism Service Practitioner-Supervisor® (QASP-S®)
Step into program design and supervision: QABA-approved coursework for the bachelor's-level QASP-S® credential.
Duration
12 months · 188 hrs approved coursework
Delivery
On-demand modules + live online sessions
Credential Level
Bachelor's (QABA pathway)
Upcoming Start
November 2026
About the Program
What is the QASP-S® Credential?
The Qualified Autism Service Practitioner-Supervisor® (QASP-S®) is QABA's bachelor's-level credential for practitioners who design, implement, and supervise individualized behaviour support programs within QABA's scope requirements.
CRIA's QASP-S® program develops applied, ethical, and supervisory skills, from assessment and program design to training and progress monitoring, through 188 hours of QABA-approved coursework.
Completing the program earns a CRIA Certificate of Completion, which fulfils the coursework requirement of the QASP-S® pathway. QABA then awards the QASP-S® credential once its exam, fieldwork, and eligibility requirements are met.
The QASP-S® is the middle step in the QABA credential pathway: ABAT® → QASP-S® → QBA®. Many QASP-S® learners later progress to QBA® coursework.
Who Can Apply
Eligibility Requirements
These are CRIA's enrollment criteria for QASP-S® coursework. QABA separately determines eligibility for the QASP-S® credential.
Academic Qualification
A Bachelor's degree in Education, Psychology, Special Education, Rehabilitation Sciences, or a related field from a recognized university. Candidates completing their degree may apply provisionally.
Who Is This For?
Special educators, school counselors, rehabilitation therapists, psychology graduates, professionals who hold the ABAT® credential, and others with a relevant bachelor's degree who are preparing for applied and supervisory responsibilities.
Not Sure You Qualify?
Our admissions team reviews each application individually. If your degree is in a related but non-traditional field, please reach out, we are happy to assess equivalency on a case-by-case basis.
What You'll Learn
Learning Outcomes
Upon completing the QASP-S® program, you will be equipped to do the following with competence and professionalism.
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Design and implement individualized behavior support plans within QABA's scope and supervision framework
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Conduct and interpret functional behavior assessments with appropriate oversight
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Supervise, train, and provide feedback to ABAT-level technicians
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Apply advanced skill acquisition methodologies including VB-MAPP, ABLLS-R, and PEAK
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Lead caregiver training and family collaboration sessions
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Analyze behavioral data and make data-driven program modifications
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Apply the QABA Code of Ethics in complex clinical scenarios
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Facilitate transitions between educational, clinical, and community environments
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Design group and individual social skills programs
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Write professional behavior analytic reports and program documentation
Credential Requirements
Fieldwork & Supervision Requirements
The QASP-S credential requires 1,000 hours of eligible fieldwork completed under an approved supervisor.
1,000 hours
Required Fieldwork
Complete 1,000 hours of eligible ABA fieldwork under an approved supervisor.
5%
Supervision Rate
At least 5% of the fieldwork hours must meet the supervision requirement.
50 hours
Supervision Within Fieldwork
50 of the 1,000 fieldwork hours must meet the supervision requirement.
The supervision hours are included within the fieldwork total; they are not additional hours. Fieldwork and supervision are credential requirements separate from CRIA coursework. CRIA can guide candidates in arranging and documenting eligible hours.
Enrollment Payment
Program Fees & Payment
The CRIA coursework fee for QASP-S® is ₹2,15,000.
Registration follows enquiry. Our admissions team confirms your program and eligibility before sharing payment instructions. QABA credential application and examination fees are separate.
Scan or use the UPI ID
Scan the QR code with any UPI app, or enter the UPI ID directly:
criaabafoundation@icici
After paying, share the payment screenshot with the CRIA team so your enrollment and receipt can be confirmed.
Send Payment ConfirmationPayment is subject to CRIA's Refund & Cancellation Policy.
Your Instructors
Faculty
Dr. Priyanka Jain Bhabu is India's pioneering Board Certified Behavior Analyst at the doctoral level (BCBA-D), with over 15 years of experience in ABA-based autism intervention, professional training, and research. Dr. Bhabu is supported by CRIA's faculty team and published researchers. Every module is designed to reflect evidence-based ABA practice.
Faculty
Ms. Akriti Ghosh
QBA | Chief Clinical Psychologist | Head of Assessments, Parent Counselling and Programming
Faculty
Ms. Shradha Sharma
BCBA | Rehabilitation Psychologist | Chief of Certification Program and Centre Director, CRIA Thane
Faculty
Ms. Prachi Patel
BCBA | MSc Applied Developmental Psychology | Assistant Director of Clinical Quality and Program Development
Questions
QASP-S FAQs
QASP-S® is QABA's bachelor's-level credential. Other boards offer credentials at a similar career stage with their own requirements. Each credential is distinct, and employers decide which they accept for a given role.
No, the ABAT is not a prerequisite for the QASP-S. If you hold a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and meet the eligibility criteria, you may enroll directly in the QASP-S program.
Please contact our admissions team to discuss your expected completion date; we can help you plan the right time to start. QABA's degree requirements must be met before it awards the credential.
The QASP-S credential requires 1,000 hours of eligible fieldwork completed under an approved supervisor. At least 5% of those fieldwork hours (50 hours) must meet the supervision requirement. The supervision hours are included within the fieldwork total, not added to it. Fieldwork and supervision are credential requirements separate from CRIA coursework; our admissions team can help you plan how to meet them.
Yes, many QASP-S® learners continue to the QBA® level. You will need a relevant master's degree and to meet the QBA® pathway's enrollment and QABA credential requirements.
Prerecorded, self-paced core modules you can complete on your own schedule, combined with scheduled live online contact sessions for discussion and interaction with faculty.
The QASP-S® coursework runs for 12 months and includes 188 hrs of approved coursework. The next listed intake is November 2026.
Ready to Advance Your ABA Career?
Contact our admissions team to learn more about the QASP-S® program, upcoming intakes, and enrollment.