CMT Professional & Ethical Practice 2

Question 1

How often must a board-certified music therapist recertify with CBMT?

Accepted Answer

Every 5 years

Answer

CBMT uses a 5-year recertification cycle for the MT-BC credential.

Question 2

How many continuing music therapy education credits (CMTEs) are needed to recertify by credits in one cycle?

Accepted Answer

100

Answer

MT-BCs must earn 100 CMTE credits per 5-year cycle or retake the exam.

Question 3

A client's parent sends the therapist a Facebook friend request. What is the most ethical response?

Accepted Answer

Politely decline and explain the professional boundary policy

Answer

Declining and explaining keeps professional boundaries clear and openly communicated.

Question 4

Which document mainly defines what an MT-BC is qualified to do?

Accepted Answer

CBMT Scope of Practice

Answer

The CBMT Scope of Practice sets out the tasks and boundaries of the credentialed music therapist.

Question 5

A music therapist suspects a 9-year-old client is being physically abused at home. What must the therapist do?

Accepted Answer

Report the suspicion to child protective services or law enforcement as state law requires

Answer

Mandated reporters must report reasonable suspicion of abuse, not proof.

CMT - Certified Music Therapist Practice Test