Certification Board for Music Therapists

“Certificants are music therapists who have been awarded the credential mt-bc for demonstrating education and competence in the practice of music therapy. The credential protects the public by identifying competent practitioners and protecting them from harm.”

“Management and control by a board of directors with rotating terms, nominated and elected annually as terms expire by a majority vote of the existing board. Incorporated in the state of illinois,cbmt board of directors is required to elect its own directors. Accredited by the national commission for certifying agencies, cbmt is encouraged to seek input from its certificants during the nomination process.nominations are sought from the entire certificant body. A board development committee, separate from board, presents a slate of final nominees. Elections are then held by board of directors, majority required. Officers are elected annually.”

“The act of a majority of the directors present in person or by proxy at a meeting at which a quorum is present shall be the act of the board of directors.”

“Review by the executive director.”

“Conflicts of interest disclosed as necessary. Sign off policy at each board or committee meeting held annually or biannually. No issues of noncompliance.”

“Documents available to the public upon request.”

“Other program services 4: cbmt maintains its five year accreditation status for the mt-bc credential with the national commission for certifying agencies. Accreditation demonstrated compliance with industry standard requirements for national cerification programs. Other program services 5: cbmt is currently engaged in a state recognition plan to educate the public and state legislators about the need for qualified, professionally trained music therapists to provide services to protect the public from harm. There are currently 48 state task forces, and regulations have been passed in thirteen states.”