Implementation hours are those where the candidate is implementing behavioral services with a client. Programming hours are those hours in which a candidate is doing supportive activities for service delivery.
Below is an example of each:
Implementation hours can include teaching a learner new language skills, administering the ABLLS-R or AFLS assessments, conducting a functional analysis, teacher training, implementing FCT, DRA, or other behavioral interventions, etc.
Programming hours can include graphing, data analysis, creating teaching protocols, organizing the ABA session book, reading research articles in preparation for a behavioral intervention, making data sheets, etc.