NEW MEMBERS
CAMT Advocate Membership
$267 – This is a category for individuals and organizations who are not Certified Music Therapists (MTAs) nor on the path to obtaining the MTA credential but wish to support the work of Certified Music Therapists (MTAs) and music therapy in Canada.
CAMT Advocate Student Membership
$69 – This is a category for students in disciplines other than music therapy. This includes those who are taking pre-requisite courses in order to seek enrollment in a music therapy education program. (i.e. High school students, BMus students) and students in related areas of study.
Pre-Credentialed – Music Therapy Student
$69 – Anyone in a music therapy undergraduate or graduate program.
Pre-Credentialed – International
$69 – anyone with a music therapy credential from another country wanting to work as a music therapist in Canada.
Additional Information
To qualify for this category, the individual must have a music therapy registration or certification from a music therapy association in another country (not only a degree in music therapy). These applicants are already eligible to write the CBMT exam.
This category has a 1-year limit and is only available one time per individual.
Membership in this category invalidates the member from accessing the “Pre-credentialed – Returning” category in the future.
Pre-Credentialed – Returning
$69 – Anyone who was previously a member of CAMT and is pursuing the MTA Credential.
Additional Information
To qualify for this category you must have already successfully completed a 1000-hour music therapy internship.
This category is not available to individuals who have had their MTA credential terminated due to non-payment or non-reporting of CE credits.
This category has a 1-year limit and is only available one time per individual.
Membership in this category, invalidates the member from accessing the “Pre-credentialled – International” category in the future.
Member Timelines and Payment Options for New Members
CAMT’s membership year runs from January 1 to December 31 for new and renewing members.
- Applications are open all year.
- If you join January – November 30, your fee is prorated for the current year. Renewal at the full rate starts the following January 1.
- If you join in December, you pay the full fee for the next year and receive free access for the rest of December.
Payment methods: Credit card, e-transfer, or cheque.
Refunds: No full or partial refunds for terminated memberships or category changes.
EXISTING MEMBERS
Certified Music Therapist (MTA)
$236 – Anyone with the MTA credential
Additional Information
Access to liability insurance will not be available to those who pay after January 15.
Certified Music Therapist (MTA) – Graduate Student
$84 – Anyone with the MTA credential who is enrolled in part-time or full-time graduate studies. 4-year timeline unless exception approved.
Additional Information
Access to liability insurance will not be available to those who pay after January 15.
Certified Music Therapist (MTA) – Inactive
$69 – Anyone with the MTA credential who is not currently working in the field of music therapy including clinical practice, research, supervision or education but wishes to maintain the MTA credential, completing the requirements to do so (ie. annual membership fees and CE tracking) – this also applies to those who are retired and wish to maintain the MTA credential.
Additional Information
Access to liability insurance will not be available to those who pay after January 15.
Certified Music Therapist (MTA) – Lifetime
No charge – Anyone with the MTA credential who has been awarded a Lifetime membership or who has received the Norma Sharpe award and wishes to maintain the MTA credential, completing the requirements to do so (ie. CE tracking and profile update).
Retired
$69 – a previous MTA who wishes to continue as a CAMT member, receive member benefits, but will no longer hold the MTA credential.
Additional Information
This category is only available to Certified Music Therapists (MTA) who indicate in writing to CAMT while they are still a Certified MTA that they have retired from music therapy work but wish to continue as a CAMT member to receive member benefits.
This category is not available to individuals who have had their MTA credential terminated due to non-payment or non-reporting of CE Credits.
Access to liability insurance will not be available to those who pay after January 15.
Pre-Credentialed – Music Therapy Student
$69 – Anyone in a music therapy undergraduate or graduate program.
Additional Information
Access to liability insurance will not be available to those who pay after January 15.
Pre-Credentialed – Music Therapy Intern
$69 – Anyone who is completing a CAMT-approved music therapy internship. 2-year timeline unless exception approved.
Additional Information
Access to liability insurance will not be available to those who pay after January 15.
CAMT Advocate Membership
$267 – This is s a category for individuals and organizations who are not Certified Music Therapists (MTAs) nor on the path to obtaining the MTA credential but wish to support the work of Certified Music Therapists (MTAs) and music therapy in Canada.
CAMT Advocate Student Membership
$69 – This is a category for students in disciplines other than music therapy. This includes those who are taking pre-requisite courses in order to seek enrollment in a music therapy education program. (i.e. High school students, BMus students) and students in related areas of study.
Membership Timelines and Payment Options for Renewing Members
CAMT’s membership year runs January 1 to December 31 for new and renewing members.
- Renewal opens November 15 for the upcoming year.
- Renewal fees are due January 1.
- A $20 late fee applies after January 15.
- If you haven’t renewed by March 15, your membership status may change under CAMT policy.
Payment methods: Credit card, e-transfer, or cheque. Refunds: No full or partial refunds for terminated memberships or category changes.