BOARD CERTIFIED DANCE/MOVEMENT THERAPIST (BC-DMT) APPLICATION MATERIALS
Board Certification, the highest level of the DMT credential is attained through a formal written examination process. Board Certification indicates that the DMT has a higher and more advanced level of competence legally, professionally and in relationship to the public. BC-DMTs may practice Dance/Movement Therapy privately, and is the required credential to teach, supervise, and advise other DMT students.
After reviewing the handbook and the FAQs if you still need further clarity about the application requirements, please email the DMTCB Chair: [email protected].
HOW TO APPLY FOR THE BC-DMT:
- Read and follow the procedures outlined in the BC-DMT Handbook (.pdf) and review the Instructional Guide for the BC-DMT application form.
- Complete the BC-DMT Application by the January February15th deadline (late applicants will be asked to apply the following year)
- Anyone using private practice hours as a part of the internship requirement, must file the Private Practice: Letter of Intent Form
- Request Internship supervisors/employers and supervisors to upload support documentation.
- Request and send link for Letters of Recommendation to selected letter individuals to complete (3 required)
- Pay the Application Fee
INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS FOR THE BC-DMT
- Read and follow the procedures outlined in the BC-DMT Handbook (.pdf) and review the Instructional Guide for the BC-DMT application form.
- Complete the BC-DMT Application by the January February 15th deadline (late applicants will be asked to apply the following year)
- All supervisors must hold the BC-DMT (American) credential.
- Anyone using private practice hours as a part of their internship requirement, must file the Private Practice: Letter of Intent Form
- Request Internship supervisors/employers and supervisors to upload support documentation.
- Request and send link for Letters of Recommendation to selected letter individuals to complete (3 required)
- All application materials must be submitted in English.
- Pay the Application Fee
FORMS
Requirements after becoming an BC-DMT:
All BC-DMT are required to maintain the BC-DMT status. If they do not do this, their BC-DMT status, their BC-DMT credential is considered to be lapsed and they will have to pay an additional fee and accrue additional CE hours to reinstate the credential. If the lapsed BC-DMT continues to identify themselves as an BC-DMT, they are also in violation of the ADTA Code of Ethics.
- ANNUAL CREDENTIAL MAINTENANCE: Certificants holding the BC-DMT must renew their credential by paying the annual credential maintenance fee through the Annual Credential Maintenance Form, which is sent out annually in June.
- RECERTIFICATION: Every 5 years, all BC-DMT Certificants are required to recertify by documenting that they have completed the required Continuing Education hours and paying the Recertification fee. NOTE: 10% of all BC-DMTs who recertify are randomly selected to be audited. Guidelines for BC-DMT Continuing Education Categories
- Guidelines for BC-DMT Continuing Education Categories (.pdf)
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