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.

Address questions to DMTCB Chair: [email protected]

HOW TO APPLY FOR THE BC-DMT:

• Read and follow the procedures outlined in the BC-DMT Handbook and review the Instructional Guide for the BC-DMT application form.
• Complete the BC-DMT Application by the January 15th 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 with the DMTCB ([email protected])
• Request Internship supervisors/employers and BC-DMT 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 and review the Instructional Guide for the BC-DMT application form.
• Complete the BC-DMT Application by the January 15th deadline (late applicants will be asked to apply the following year)
• All BC-DMT 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 with the DMTCB ([email protected])
• 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

Click Here for the BC-DMT Application - Deadline is January 15th

FORMS

• 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 but DO NOT submit with application)

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 credential is considered 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 RENEWAL: Certificants holding the BC-DMT must renew their credential by paying the annual credential renewal fee using the Credential Renewal Form,  which is sent out yearly in early summer. 
• 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: A percent of all BC-DMTs who recertify are randomly selected to be audited.
• Guidelines for BC-DMT Continuing Education Categories