Join as an Associate DMT
Who is this for?
- You have graduated from a DMT training program or international equivalent (that meets as a minimum the eligibility criteria below) within the past year, or are returning to the profession after an extended break and seek to achieve recognition by the DTAA as a Professional Member. This is the first step!
Eligibility criteria
- Currently in supervision, with a DTAA Clinical DMT Supervisor (or a DTAA Professional DMT with five or more years of clinical experience)
- You have completed 40 hours of clinical practice (leading the entire session) with an associated 10 hours of supervision by a registered Professional DMT or Clinical DMT Supervisor
- Once you have submitted your application, the Professional membership committee (PMC) will work with you to develop a plan to fill in any missing pieces in your training or practicums. This plan will help you reach Provisional Professional membership within two years
Titular option
- Members accepted at this level can call their work Dance Movement Therapy and can use the nominal DTAA (Assoc. DMT) in their signature block.
Associate DMT
Once accepted as an Associate DMT, you agree to:
- Identify yourself by the post-nominal of DTAA (Assoc. DMT)
- Continue to progress along the program developed by the PMC
- Meet the supervision requirements with a DTAA Clinical DMT Supervisor (or equivalent).
- Abide by ethical conduct as set out in DTAA’s Code of Ethics and Rules of Professional Conduct.
- Hold Professional Indemnity and Public Liability insurance
- Remain a fully paid Associate Member of DTAA, renewing your membership annually
NOTE
- An Associate member does not have the option to deactivate as they are still working toward Professional membership. If the membership lapses, the Associate will not be automatically renewed and must reapply.
- Please note the full Deactivation and Reactivation policy
Who is this for?
- You have graduated from a DTAA-recognised DMT training program and have completed the below requirements
OR
You have completed an overseas DMT training course and offer evidence of meeting the below requirements.
Eligibility criteria
- A minimum of 250 hours coursework
- 80 hours of practice (leading sessions) with 20 hours of clinical supervision with a DTAA Professional DMT with five or more years’ experience or a DTAA Clinical DMT Supervisor or the overseas equivalent.
Titular option
- Members accepted at this level can call their work Dance Movement Therapy and can use the nominal DTAA (Prov. DMT) in their signature block.
Prov. Prof. DMT
Once accepted as a Professional Provisional DMT, you agree to:
- Identify yourself by the post-nominal of DTAA (Prov DMT).
- Undertake ongoing professional development
- Receive professional supervision of your work
- Abide by ethical conduct as set out in DTAA’s Code of Ethics and Rules of Professional Conduct.
- Hold Professional Indemnity and Public Liability insurance
- Remain a fully paid Provisional Professional Member of DTAA, renewing your membership annually.
NOTE
- A Provisional Professional member does not have the option to deactivate as they are still working toward professional membership. If membership lapses, the Provisional Professional member will not be automatically renewed and must reapply. If a break from DMT work is warranted due to personal, health or family circumstances, they must continue to pay their Provisional Professional membership fee. If paying the fee creates a hardship, please send a request via the contact page to explain the circumstances and discuss a fee adjustment.
- Please note the full Deactivation and Reactivation policy
Who is this for?
You have graduated from a DTAA-recognised DMT training course and have completed the below requirements
OR
You have completed an overseas DMT training course and offer evidence of meeting the stated requirements.
Eligibility criteria
- 250-400 hours of coursework;
- 250 hours+ of clinical practice (leading sessions)
- 70+ hours of clinical supervision.
Supervision during training and subsequent practice must have been with a Professional DMT or Clinical DMT Supervisor (or the overseas equivalent).
Titular option
- Members accepted at this level can call their work Dance Movement Therapy and can use the nominal DTAA (Prof. DMT) in their signature block.
Prof. DMT
Once accepted as a Professional DMT, you agree to:
- Identify yourself by the post-nominal of DTAA (Prof DMT).
- Undertake ongoing professional development
- Continue regular professional supervision of their work
- Make an active contribution to the Association and to the profession
- Abide by ethical conduct as set out in DTAA’s Code of Ethics and Rules of Professional Conduct.
- Hold Professional Indemnity and Public Liability insurance
- Remain a fully paid Professional Member of DTAA, renewing your membership annually.
Professional Members are registered by the DTAA for practice in Australasia and receive a Registration Number.
Deactivation / Reactivation
A Professional member has the option to Deactivate their Professional membership due to personal, health, or family circumstances. Deactivation must be submitted in writing using the form in the link below. Please note the full Deactivation and Reactivation policy.
To temporarily deactivate your DTAA Professional Membership, please use this form: Deactivation of Professional Membership Application
The Reactivation form is to be used ONLY if you have previously held Professional Membership with the DTAA.
Deactivation / Reactivation
A Professional member has the option to Deactivate their Professional membership due to personal, health, or family circumstances. Deactivation must be submitted in writing using the form in the link below. Please note the full Deactivation and Reactivation policy.
To temporarily deactivate your DTAA Professional Membership, please use this form: Deactivation of Professional Membership Application
The Reactivation form is to be used ONLY if you have previously held Professional Membership with the DTAA.
