R-DMT
Registered Dance/Movement Therapist (R-DMT) acknowledges the attainment of a basic level of competence in dance/movement therapy, achieved through the completion of dance/movement therapy education and training. The R-DMT signifies both the first level of entry into the profession and the individual’s preparedness for employment as a dance/movement therapist within a clinical and/or educational setting. Please Read Review the R-DMT HandbookHow to attain the R-DMT: ADTA Approved Graduate Programs meet all of the educational requirements for the Registered Dance/Movement Therapy (R-DMT) credential. The ADTA approves programs that meet the requirements described in the ADTA Approval Standards for Graduate Dance/Movement Therapy Programs. Graduates from Approved Programs are recognized by the DMTCB and granted the R-DMT upon completion of the R-DMT Approved Program Application. Approved Programs R-DMT ApplicationAlternate Route to Registered Dance/movement Therapist (R-DMT)The Alternate Route requires
Alternate Route R-DMT ApplicationImportant Information
ANNUAL CREDENTIAL RENEWAL: Certificants holding the R-DMT must renew their credential and pay the annual fee through their ADTA Membership Renewal or the Annual Credential Renewal Form. CONTINUING EDUCATION: Certificants holding the R-DMT must complete 50 hours of Continuing Education every 5 years.RECERTIFICATION: Every 5 years, Certificants are required to recertify. 10% of all DMTs who recertify are randomly selected to be audited. |