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.

Click Here to View BC-DMT Application FAQs

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 February15^th 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 15^th 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

• BC-DMT Handbook (.pdf)
• BC-DMT Instructional Guide (.pdf please review all content before starting the application process)
• Supervision Verification and Evaluation Form
• Clinical Internship Verification Form
• Letter of Recommendation Form (3 Required)
• Letter of Intention to use Private Practice Hours towards Internship hours
• Supervision Tracking/Grid Form (for your records; DO NOT submit with application)

Click Here to Submit the BC-DMT Application - Deadline is January February 15^th, 2024 at 11:59pm ET

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)