Where can I find recertification credits?
Please visit the Continuing Education Opportunities Search section on the website for opportunities offered by CBMT Approved Providers. The Approved Provider list includes links to their websites and they offer various types of credits. Recertification credits do not have to be from pre-approved CMTE opportunities. As long as your continuing education relates to the CBMT Board Certification Domains, credits may be submitted. Please review the Recertification Credit Chart for all available options.
Where do I login to add my credits?
Access the CBMT Login page and enter your user name and password. If you forgot your username, please select “Forgot Password” and an email will be sent to the email address you have on file. Click here for a helpful video on how to log in to your account and also enter your credits.
Do I need to submit documentation when I submit my recertification credits to CBMT?
Submitting documentation is necessary only if you are chosen for the random audit. To be prepared for the possibility that you may be chosen, we recommend you compile this documentation at the time of your continuing education and keep on file for at least one year beyond your current five-year recertification cycle. You may upload and store your documentation in your online account at the CBMT login.
When should I submit recertification credits?
Recertification credits can be entered and maintained in your online account at the CBMT login as credits are completed.
Are there credit limits for types of credit?
Yes. Check the Recertification Chart for these guidelines.
Why is there an ethics requirement?
For protection of the public, professional therapists must demonstrate ethical behavior and require continuing education to remain current in knowledge of ethical issues. Other Institute for Credentialing Excellence (ICE) organizations have implemented or will implement a continuing education requirement in ethics and professional practice. CBMT has added this requirement as well.
What if I get audited?
Each year, CBMT conducts a random audit of a percentage of the certificants who reported credits. Required documentation is outlined on the Recertification Chart and will need to be submitted for credits on file at CBMT. If chosen for audit at the end of your current cycle, your cycle is extended through the audit.
I have more than 100 credits. Can I carry some over into the next cycle?
No. Credits must take place within the five-year cycle for which they are reported.
Do I have to submit my continuing education credits each year?
You are encouraged to report credits annually. A total of 100 recertification credits must be submitted by the end of your current cycle, including 3 credits in ethics.
I still have questions. Who can I ask for assistance?
Please email your questions to info@cbmt.org.
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