Passing the Exam
When you pass the CBMT Examination, you may use the credential “Music Therapist-Board Certified” (MT-BC). The newly credentialed music therapist receives a certificate from CBMT that indicates valid board certification for five years. The MT-BC credential subjects the certificant to the rules and regulations set forth by the CBMT Board of Directors in accordance with NCCA Program Accreditation Standards. CBMT reserves the right to revoke the certification of any MT-BC found in violation of the standards outlined in the CBMT Code of Professional Practice or found practicing outside the parameters defined by the CBMT Board Certification Domains. Following initial certification, the MT-BC will begin a five-year cycle in which he or she must demonstrate continuing competence by fulfilling recertification requirements as designated by CBMT.
Exam Score Reports
Your score report will indicate a “pass” or “fail.” The current passing point is 95 correct questions out of 130 scored questions. Additional detail is provided in the form of raw scores by the major content category. A raw score is the number of questions you answered correctly. Your pass/fail status is determined by your raw score. Even though the examination consists of 150 questions, your score is based on 130 questions. Twenty questions are “pretest” questions.
The content area scores on your score report are not used to determine pass-fail decision outcomes. They are only provided to offer a general indication regarding your performance in each content area. The examination is designed to provide a consistent and precise determination of your overall performance and is not designed to provide complete information regarding your performance in each content area. You should remember that content areas with a larger number of items (questions) will affect the overall score more than areas with fewer items. The precision and consistency
of scores diminishes with fewer items; therefore, the sub-scores should be interpreted with caution, especially those that correspond to content areas with very few items.
Examination Appeals Policy
CBMT provides every candidate the opportunity to question the test’s fairness, its questions, and its administration within 30 days of the exam date.
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Reapplying to Take the Exam
To reapply, submit an application and payment through your online account at the CBMT Login. The reapplication fee is $275.00. Payment will be a part of the application process. There is a waiting period of 30 days between exam attempts. There are no exceptions to this policy.
State Licensure
Although it is required in some states for licensure, state certification, or state registries, board certification is voluntary.
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