The Certification Board for Music Therapists (CBMT) is responsible for the development and administration of the national board certification exam leading to the Music Therapist-Board Certified designation. CBMT is the only organization to certify music therapists to practice music therapy nationally. Its MT-BC program has been fully accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) since 1986. The CBMT also maintains a recertification program designed to measure or enhance competence in the music therapy profession. The eight-member Board of Directors, in addition to the Executive Director of the CBMT, an Ex-Officio board member, establish policies and procedures for CBMT responsibilities, including oversight of five working committees. Term: 2013-2018 2013-2016 Board Duties: Contribute to deliberations related to policies and procedures. Fall 2016 Board Duties: Board Laison to Continuing Education Committee 2017-2018: Board Chair