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MT-BC Recertification
Options and Opportunities
The Certification Board for Music Therapists
Recertification Cycle
Initially certified by passing board certification examination
Conditions for recertification must be completed by the last day of the 5-year cycleRecertification by examination (only through
1/1/17)
OR Recertification by accruing creditsCurrent with all maintenance and any imposed
feesApplication for Recertification submitted
Recertificationby Examination
Available option through January 1, 2017
Take examination in the 4th year of the 5-year cycle
If remediation is required:Areas of deficiency identified to certificant within
60 days5 – 50 credits of remediation may be requiredPrevious credits may not be usedMust be completed and reported by last day of
cycle
Recertification by Accruing Credits
Continuing Music Therapy Education (CMTEs)
Professional DevelopmentProfessional Service
Three categories
CONTINUING MUSIC THERAPY EDUCATION
(CMTE) CREDITSConsists of several different types of learning
experiences
Must relate to the Board Certification Domains
100 CMTE recertification credits may be earned in this category, three (3) of which MUST be in ethical practice
Ethics Requirement
CMTEs earned in blocks of 3 or more credits
Graduate Coursework
No Restrictions - Max: 100 CMTE credits / 5 yr cycle
Related to Board Certification Domains
Conversion factor: 1 semester hr = 16 CMTEs* 1 quarter hr = 11 CMTEs
Documentation - Official Transcript / Passing grade
Audited graduate courses articulated as undergraduate/individualized self study courses* Refer to Conversion Table, pg. 13
Educational Courses
Maximum 100 CMTEs / 5 yr cycle
3 CMTEs in Ethics required once in every 5 yr cycle
~ WHY?… knowledge of ethical issues and behaviors is
essential
… beneficial to be transparent about ethics requirement
… consistent with CBMT’s mission to maintain highest quality standards
Examples of Ethics Topics
Confidentiality (HIPPA)
Academic Integrity
Informed Consent
Sexual Harassment
Client and/or Civil Rights
Cultural Competency
End-of-Life Issues
Business Practices
Citizenship
Supervision
Approved Educational Courses
Sponsored by CBMT Approved ProvidersCourses must be 3 contact hours or greater in
length
A minimum of 5 contact hours was previously required
Documentation: (pg. 23)CMTE Certificate indicating CMTEs earned
Awarded by CBMT Approved Provider
Non-Approved Educational
CoursesCertificant is responsible to justify significance
and validity of the non-approved courseRelated to content area of Board Certification
DomainsMinimum 3 contact hours/course
50 min of direct educational activity = 1 CMTEDocumentation: (pg. 23)
Title of Activity
Sponsor
Instructor(s)
Written summary (~250 words)
Brochure/syllabus
Certificate (proof) of attendance
Contact hours
Report of RefereedJournal Article
Maximum of 20 CMTEs/5 yr cycle1 CMTE per article - 3 CMTE credit min for
submissionRelated to Board Certification DomainsPublished within 5-yr recertification cycleNot a required part of course or research projectDocumentation: (pg. 24)
Journal name and date of publication
Author and title
Written summary ( ~ 250 words)
Copy of ‘Table of Contents’ listing article
Umbrella Groupings
Maximum of 100 CMTEs/5 yr cycleMinimum of 3 contact hours (2 ½ clock hrs) per
groupingCertificant chooses unifying topic within Board
Certification DomainsDocumentation: (pg. 23)
Same as Non-Approved Educational Activities Title of Activity
Sponsor
Instructor(s)
Written summary (~250 words)
Brochure/syllabus
Certificate (proof) of attendance
Contact hours
PLUS: Umbrella groupings must list the unifying topic, session titles, date(s), and instructor(s) for each session
StandardizedSelf-Study Courses
Maximum of 100 CMTEs/5 yr cycleOffered by Approved Providers or non-approved
agencies, institutions, or associations that offer programs related to the Board Certification Domains
Documentation: Approved Provider (pg. 24)
AP issued Certificate of CompletionDocumentation - Non-approved sponsor (pg. 24)
Course/Activity title
Sponsor
Written summary (~250 words)
Brochure, literature or syllabus
Certificate or proof of attendance
Number of contact hours in the course or program
Individualized Self-Study
Maximum of 60 CMTEs/5 yr cycleNo more than 20 in a single BCD content areaPlanned program specific to certificant’s goalsSupervised by qualified mentor Includes undergraduate coursework if related to
BCDDocumentation - Individualized Self-Study: (pg. 24)
Self-Study Final Evaluation Form developed by certificant and mentor
Documentation - Undergraduate Courses: (pg. 24)
A written rationale for taking the course, its application to music therapy practice and its relationship to the Board Certification Domains (~250 words)
Official transcript listing the name of the certificant, the course title, date of the course, and a passing grade.Questions? See pp. 16-17 of the
Recertification Manual.
Short Events
Maximum of 25 CMTEs/5 yr cycle
An increase from 15 to 25 credits.To qualify, event is fewer than 3 contact hours (<
2.5 hrs)1-hour minimumMust relate to Board Certification DomainsNo required evaluation component
Documentation: (pg. 25)
Certificate or other proof of attendance (signature of presenter or presider is acceptable)
Documentation verifying length of the activity (brochure, schedule of activities, etc.)
Music Therapy Conference Credit
Maximum of 15 CMTEs/5 yr cycleAttendance at national and/or regional music
therapy conferences; organizations are CBMT Approved Providers
5 CMTEs per conference in addition to other CMTE and concurrent sessions (i.e. umbrella groupings) attended during the conference
Documentation: (pg. 25)
Certificate of Attendance (includes name, conference name and date, and AP #)
Other conferences documented as Educational Courses( > 3 hrs) or Short Events (< 3 hrs)
PROFESSIONALDEVELOPMENT
Publications
Presentations & Program Development
80 recertification credits may be earned in this category
NOTE: Combined recertification credits from Professional Development and Professional Service shall not exceed 80 credits/5 yr cycle
Publications Monograph/Scholarly Book (80 credits)
Dissertation/Thesis completion (80 credits)
Chapter of book (50 credits)
Article/refereed journal (50 credits)
Article/non-refereed journal (10 credits)
Book review in refereed journal (10 credits)
Substantial ( > $5000) grant (50 credits)
Documentation: (Refer to page 26 of the Recertification Manual – varies per type of publication)
Original Music Composition
5 Credits/composition Limited to 20 Credits/cycle
Criteria and Documentation: (pg.26)
Musical score of the original composition, at least 16 measures in length and correctly notated by hand or by computer software
Audio recording of the composition on audiotape or CD Composition’s therapeutic use must be included:
Client population(s) for which appropriateTherapeutic domain(s) addressedAt least one specific therapeutic objective within the stated
domain(s)Procedure for implementing the composition to meet the
objective(s)
Presentations1st time offering at professional meeting,
conference, symposium - 10 credits; includes poster sessions. Repeated presentations of identical material not valid for recertification credit
Documentation: (pg. 27)
Title of presentationAbstract or program summary of presentationName of sponsoring organizationName and date of conference or symposiumLocation of conference or symposiumCopy of presentation or conference brochure listing
the presentation, or other proof of sponsorship
Academic Degree andInternship Program
DevelopmentDeveloping an AMTA-approved college/university
program - undergraduate or graduate - 80 credits Documentation: AMTA approval letter
Writing a proposal for an AMTA National Roster Internship Program - 50 credits Documentation: AMTA approval letter
Collaborating on the development of a University Affiliated Clinical Training Program - 30 credits Documentation: Letter agreeing to the affiliation w/the
supervising music therapist signed by the University Program Director
Program Development Courses
and Workshops
Development of professional program, workshop, course
of study. 20 credits - (Ex: Conference CMTE) Minimum of 3 contact hours Documentation: (pg. 27)
Syllabus, bibliography, and/or content outline
Sponsoring agency
Location of the program
Duration of the course or program
Number of participants
Copy of brochure (if printed)
Statement by sponsoring agency that the course was developed
and implemented by the certificant
PROFESSIONAL SERVICE
New option for recertification credits!
Maximum 20 credits per 5-year cycle
Service to Music Therapy Organizations One credit per hour of activity Documentation: (pg. 28)
Statement of mission of the organization
Documentation of time spent in organizational activities
Signature of chief presiding officer of the organization indicating the time devoted by the certificant
Involvement in External Organizations One credit hour of activity Membership on a Board Legislative Testimony Legislative Drafting Third Party Reimbursement Documentation: (Varies per service activity)
See page 28 of the Recertification Manual
Clinical Supervision Supervision of interns and pre-interns now considered as
Professional Service!
Maximum 20 credits per cycle in combination with Service to Music Therapy Organizations and External Organizations
Pre-internship (music therapy undergraduates) 1 credit per student Maximum 5 credits per year
Interns (music therapy undergraduates and graduates) 4 credits per year w/ at least one intern
Documentation: Signatures of the certificant and her/his supervisor/manager verifying that the certificant provided supervision to pre-intern students and/or interns
~ Remember ~ Important Note!
Professional Development & Service
Total number of Professional Development and Professional Service shall not exceed 80 credits per 5-year cycle
Service to Music Therapy Organizations – Maximum of 20 credits/5-year cycle in combination with Involvement in External Organizations and Supervision in Internship and Pre-internship Settings
5 Year Example
Attend Nat’l or regional conferences (x3) 15 CMTEs
Do two different meeting presentations single/joint (AMTA, etc.)
or do one CMTE presentation (MIN 3 hrs) 20 Credits
Attend Umbrella Groupings and/or CMTE workshops at conferences 30 CMTEs
Summarize JMT, MTP articles 10 CMTEs
Attend 5 short events at conferences/in-services 5 CMTEs
Provide Service or Organizations or Supervision in Internship and Pre-Internship Settings 20 Credits
TOTAL: 100 CMTE’s/Recertification Credits
Recertification Credit Summary
Enter and maintain credits in your online account Sign into your account at www.cbmt.org/login Sole responsibility of the certificant
Credits must have been earned during the 5-year cycle for which they are being reported If activities span two cycles, report credits at time of
completion
Complete and submit the Application for Recertification as the final requirement for recertification available on CBMT’s website.
Maintain documentation for one year after the end of your cycle
Do not send verifying documentation Unless you have been selected for an audit! Then only
send copies of original documentation materials. (Exception for original transcripts.)
QUESTIONS??
THANK YOU
for your attendance and participation