GENERAL APPLICATION INFORMATION:

Application Processes:

  • Applications for both the R-DMT and the BC-DMT credential are due each year by Jan 15th.
  • Late applications will not be reviewed, and the applicant will need to reapply the following year.
  • Applications are assessed by the Dance/Movement Therapy Credential Board members.
  • All required materials for the application must have been received by the DMTCB office, prior to beginning the assessment process.
  • Applicants will be notified by the office regarding any missing materials. The applicant is responsible for making sure all missing materials are received within 10 days of notification.
  • Applicants are notified of the results of their application approximately 4 months from the application due date. (The notification date may vary due to unexpected circumstances.)
  • All applications receive a PASS, a PEND, or a FAIL evaluation.
    • PASSING applicants will receive a credential number and certificate.
      PENDED applicants will receive notification with the reasons their application was pended.
      • R-DMT applications that have been Pended, will have one (1) month from the date of notification to address the issues; if this does not happen, they will need to apply the following year and pay a new application fee.
      • BC-DMT application essays that have been PENDED, have one (1) month from being notified to revise and resubmit their revised essay(s). (They may also apply for an extension of up to a total of three (3) months to revise.) 
      • If the revised essay(s) are again PENDED, the applicant is considered to have Failed. The applicant may apply again the following year and pay a new application fee. There is an appeal procedure available to individuals whose revised essay has been PENDED (the second time).
  • FAILED applicants will receive notification with the reasons their application was Failed.
    • Failed applicants may reapply the following year and pay a new application fee.
    • R-DMT & BC-DMT Applicants whose application has been Failed may appeal the decision if they feel there is a compelling reason for a different outcome.

FAQs

What is the different between ADTA Membership and the R-DMT or BC-credential?

ADTA membership is open to anyone who wants to be a member of the ADTA, not just individuals who are trained in the practice of DMT.  The R-DMT and BC-DMT credential is awarded to individuals who have completed the specific requirements for each credential. For more details on the differences: https://www.adta.org/membership

What is the difference between registration, certification, and licensure?

Registration (e.g., the R-DMT) is an entry-level credential that indicates that the person holding the R-DMT has met the basic education and training requirements and standards set by the ADTA.  

Board Certification (e.g. the BC-DMT) is an advanced level credential that indicates that the person holding the BC-DMT has reached an advanced level of clinical DMT expertise as determined through a formal examination process.  Certification reflects a higher and more rigorous level of competence in the eyes of the law, professionals, and the public

Licenses are issued based on state-determined qualifications. A license is usually a prerequisite for Receiving third party reimbursement or insurance payments as a clinician.

Why, when, and how do I maintain my credential?

All R-DMTs and BC-DMTs are required to renew their credential every year (or apply for temporary inactive status or retired status) by paying an annual maintenance fee. Credentials that are not maintained will be considered lapsed. In addition, every 5-years, all R-DMT and BC-DMTs are required to recertify their credential by accruing a specific amount of continuing education hours.

INTERNATIONAL ALTERNATE ROUTE APPLICANTS:

  • Must have their graduate degree evaluated for U.S. Graduate Degree equivalency by an evaluation service (listed later in this handbook).
  • All DMT courses must be approved courses and taught by a BC-DMT in good standing.
  • All supervisions must be done by BC-DMTs in good standing.