Part B: Categories for Application
Applicants for Professional Membership apply under one of the following categories. All requirements for the chosen category need to be met as well as the minimum standards of dance movement therapy training.
Categories:
- Evidence of successful completion of a recognised qualification in dance therapy, plus evidence of systematic study of Anatomy and Physiology, Kinesiology or any other subject that the DTAA Professional Membership Committee deems equivalent (minimum of 30 hours).
- A recognised qualification in the human sciences, for example, nursing, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, psychology, social work or other allied health profession, plus:
- evidence of a strong foundation and experience of dance, that includes improvisation.
- evidence of capacity to provide a high standard of clinical practice within their chosen field. For example, psychologists may need more knowledge/skills about physical conditions, and physiotherapists might need further study/experience in the field of mental health.
- A recognised qualification in education, special education or other relevant degree or studies, plus:
- evidence of experience in dance, for example number of years and style/s of dance, or any evidence that can be provided to shoe commitment to dance.
- evidence of systematic study of anatomy and physiology, kinesiology or any other subject that is deemed equivalent by the review panel (minimum of 30 hours).
- evidence of knowledge of special education /client conditions and / or pathology to enable high standards of practice within the special education field.
- Successful completion of an overseas post-graduate qualification (Masters Degree or higher qualification, in dance movement therapy), that fulfills the competencies in dance movement therapy required by the DTAA. For example, BC-DMT/ R-DMT from the American Dance Therapy Association or equivalent, plus evidence of continuing involvement within the field of dance movement therapy and the criteria required in 1, 2 and 3 above.
- Applicants who do not meet the criteria listed in 1, 2, 3 or 4, but believe they can provide evidence of equivalent knowledge and experience in dance movement therapy may submit additional written information. Each application in this category will be assessed individually. Applications must be supported by comprehensive documentation and evidence, as requested by the Professional Membership Committee.