R-DMT Recertification / Continuing Education 

R-DMT Recertification

• Required of all R-DMTs
• Occurs every 5 years, starting the year the highest certificate is attained 
• To recertifv the Certificant must: 
• Submit a Recertification Filing Form verifying the DMT’s completion of the required CE hours.
• Recertification Notification and the link to the online form is emailed to Certificants in mid-February and due by April 15. 
• Extension Requests must be filed by May 15 of the recertification year. 
• Pay a $25.00 (USD) maintenance fee.
• Each year, 10% of all recertifying Certificants are subject to a random audit

Continuing Education Requirements:

Each R-DMT is responsible for accruing 50 CE hours (or 5 CE hours for R-DMT- Reduced Practice), every five years.

It is the R-DMT’s responsibility to keep accurate records and all required documentation for their CE activities including uploading the documentation to CE Tracker using this link: Getting to Know Your CE Tracker .

Transition from R-DMT to BC-DMT

• R-DMT are required to recertify every 5-years. However, if they apply for and receive the BC-DMT within that time frame, they start a new 5-year recertification cycle. Any CE hours accrued as an R-DMT prior to that date can be credited toward the BC-DMT requirement.   

PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIAL STATUS OPTIONS

The following status options are available to all R-DMTs: 

Full Professional Status – R-DMT

1. Candidates with this status may use the “R-DMT” designation.

1. R-DMTs may practice as clinicians and receive supervision 

2. Candidates must change their status using the Professional Status Update Form

3. Candidates must continue to adhere to the ADTA Code of Ethics.

4. There is no time limitation for retaining this status. 

5. Yearly professional maintenance fee: $190.00 for R-DMT. 

1. Credential fees for non-ADTA Members: $240.00 for R-DMT. 

6. Recertification requirements includes:

1. Continuing Education requirements (20% of total CE hours required to be Ethics and Multicultural/DEI -J topics)

1. R-DMT - 50 hours every 5-years (10 CE hrs/year: 2 CE hrs/year Ethics and Multicultural/DEI -J)

2. Submission of Recertification Filing Form

3. Fee payment ($25.00)

4. If selected, compliance with Recertification Audit 

Reduced Practice (RP) Status -R-DMT

1. Candidates with this status may not work as a dance/movement therapist more than 10 direct contact paid clinical hours per week. 

1. R-DMTs may receive supervision

2. Candidates must change their status using the Professional Status Update Form

3. Candidates with this status may use the “R-DMT” designation.

4. Candidates must continue to adhere to the ADTA Code of Ethics.

5. There is no time limitation for retaining this status. 

6. Yearly professional maintenance fee: $65.00 for R-DMT.

1. Credential fees for non-ADTA Members: $90.00 for R-DMT.

7. Recertification requirements include: 

1. Continuing Education (CE) requirement (20% of total hours required to be Ethics and Multicultural 

1. R-DMT – 25 hours every 5-years (5 CE hrs/year: 1 CE hr/year Ethics and Multicultural/DEI -J))

2. Submission of Recertification Filing Form and fee payment ($25.00).

3. If selected, compliance with Recertification Audit 

Temporary-Inactive Status- R-DMT

1. There is a 4-year time limit to this status.

2. Candidates must change their status using the Professional Status Update Form

3. Candidates with this status may not practice as a dance/movement therapist, but they may receive supervision.

4. Candidates with this status must use the “R-DMT Inactive” designation, rather than “R-DMT”.

5. Candidates must continue to adhere to the ADTA Code of Ethics.

6. Yearly professional maintenance fee: $30.00.

7. No requirement for continuing education hours during the period of being Temporary Inactive. 

1. Once the Temporary-Inactive status has expired, the R-DMT must resume accruing CE hours. (Ethics and Multicultural/DEI topics encouraged)

2. The amount of required CE hours will be pro-rated based on the Certificant’s prior recertification year (which is not changed to reflect the change to temporary inactive status.) 

8. If a Certificant does not reactivate their credential at the end of 4-years their credential will be considered lapsed. (see below for lapsed credential reinstatement requirements.) 

9. Requires submission of Professional Status Update Form.

Retired Status

1. Candidates with this status may NOT practice clinically, teach, advise, or provide supervision/ consultation.

2. Requires submission of Professional Status Update Form.

3. Candidates with this status may use the “R-DMT Retired” designation, rather than “R-DMT.”

4. Candidates must continue to adhere to the ADTA Code of Ethics.

5. No time limitation for retaining this status. 

6. No yearly professional maintenance fee.

7. No Continuing Education (CE) requirement 

Lapsed Credential

1. All professional DMTs are required to maintain registry continuously. Failure to do so beyond the 90-day grace period following their recertification due date, will result in the credential being viewed as lapsed.

2. An exception to this policy is If the Certificant has changed their status to Temporary Inactive by completing and submitting the Change of Status form. (See Temporary Inactive status (above) for more details.) 

1. There is a 4-year time limit to the Temporary Inactive status.

3. Professional R-DMTs who have lapsed credentials may not identify themselves as an R-DMT or practice clinically.  

4. Reinstatement of the R-DMT professional credential includes: 

1. Fee payment for each lapsed year, not to exceed a total of four (4) years. (See lapsed credential table for specific amount per year. (see below for lapsed credential reinstatement requirements.) 

2. Complete additional required CE hours (including Ethics and Multicultural/DEI topics), accrued within the past two (2) years. (See lapsed credential table for specific amount per year and instructions for where to send CE. (see below for lapsed credential reinstatement requirements.)

3. When their credential has been reinstated, the Certificant must also: 

1. Pay the current yearly credential renewal fee.

2. Have their 5-year recertification date reset to the year they reinstate their credential. 

4. Begin accruing the CE hour required for recertification 5-years from the date of their reinstatement. (See status recertification requirements for more specific details. 

For more information or questions contact the DMTCB Compliance Coordinator – [email protected]

LAPSED CREDENTIAL POLICY: 

All DMTs are required to maintain their DMT status while they are practicing professionally. This includes working clinically, teaching, supervising, or advising.  

If a Certificant is unable to maintain their credential, whether due to personal, family, or other challenges, they are encouraged to change their status to ‘Temporary Inactive Status’. This status has a maximum limit of 4-years. If the Certificant need to extend their Temporary Inactive Status beyond this limit, they should contact the DMTCB Compliance Coordinator ([email protected]) to discuss the possibility of an extension.)  Professional Status Update Form.

If a DMT does not renew their credential, or change their status to Temporary Inactive, their credential will be considered lapsed.

If a credential is lapsed, the Certificant should contact the DMTCB Compliance Coordinator ([email protected]) or the ADTA office ([email protected]) to initiate reinstatement of their credential. 

Specific fee and CE requirements are listed below. 

GUIDELINES FOR R-DMT CONTINUING EDUCATION CATEGORIES:

Continuing Education hours must be accrued in more than one activity area. Please seek opportunities to continue your education in areas that would most benefit you and your clients.  

Requesting Approval for Chapter or BC-DMT Initiated Activities

ADTA Chapters and BC-DMTs can request CE credit approval for workshops or other designated activities initiated by the Chapter or the BC-DMT. Contact DMTCB Credentials Coordinator ([email protected]) for further information and details about the application process. 

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