Welcome to the NDTA Certification Homepage!

• Who may apply for NDT Certification?
  Active members of the NDTA who are licensed as a PT, OT, or SLP and that have successfully completed an NDTA approved Certificate course* may apply for NDT Certification.

  To apply to the NDT Certification program you must complete and submit a certification application via the NDTA website or fax to the NDTA office.

  If submitted within 12 months of the successful completion date of your NDTA approved certificate course the following will apply:

  • Submitted within 30 days of the course end date, the application fee is $0.
  • Submitted after 30 days of the course end date, the fee is $150. No additional course work is needed.

  If submitted more than 12 months after the completion date of your NDTA approved certificate course the following will apply:

  • An NDTA approved course of 3 or more days in length must also be submitted. The application must be submitted within 12 months of the successful completion of that course.
  • The application fee is $150.

• How do I Re-certify?

  Track your progress
  NDT Certified therapists must first log into their NDTA membership account to upload their course information and contact hours into their CEU Bank for re-certification. The CEU Bank link is located on your "My Account" page. Visit your "My Account" page by clicking the link at the top of the website. Input all requested course information and save. The CEU Bank is accessible 24 hours a day. Your course hours must be recorded in the CEU Bank for re-certification.

  Is NDTA Membership Required?
  Yes, as of December 1, 2011 active NDTA membership is required. Those therapists that are already in the program as a non-member or have an inactive membership will be required to have active NDTA membership at the FIRST RE-CERTIFICATION RENEWAL. This change to the program was made in response to the need for better communication between the association and all of the NDT Certified therapists needing continuing education and general program information.

  How long is the NDT Certification valid and what is required for re-certification?
  NDT Certification is valid for 3 years from the date of acceptance into the program. Re-certification requires 20 contact hours of continuing education in the 3 year time period. The 20 hours, must include a minimum of 8 hours of NDT training which can include:

  • ANY NDTA sponsored education including conferences, seminars and certificate courses.
  • ANY Non-NDTA sponsored NDT courses taught by an active NDTA Instructor.
  • Hours must be obtained in area of certification (adult or pediatrics)
  • 1 hour of instruction = 1 CEU

  The remaining 12 hours can be completed in profession-related courses. They do not need be NDT related.

  Fees
  Re-certification dues are $150 for active NDTA members. Active NDTA Membership is required throughout your certification. A lapse in membership will cause a lapse in NDT Certification. PT, OT, and SLP's are required to submit all re-certification fees. Application for re-certification is permitted 6 months prior to their C/NDT expiration date. The 3 year time frame does not change with early renewal.

• What is Dual Certification?
  Dual certification is available for PT, OT, and SLP's who have successfully completed both the Adult and Pediatric Certificate courses*. Please contact the National Office to apply at info@ndta.org or 800-869-9295.

  What are the re-certification requirements for Dual Certification?
  Dual Certification requires 30 contact hours of continuing education in the 3 year period for re-certification:

  1. A minimum 12 hrs of NDT training (6 hours related to pediatrics and 6 hours adults)
  2. The remaining 18 hours can be completed in profession-related courses. They do not need be NDT related.
  3. Application for re-certification must be submitted through the NDTA National Office by calling 800-869-9295.

What are the Benefits of NDT Certification Status?

• Recognition for the knowledge acquired and the continuous process of updating information that is involved in being NDT therapists
• Integrate current NDT theory and practice
• Prestige in NDT certification accomplishments
• Certifications are at times required by employers or state and local agencies
• In some instances, courses used towards a re-certification are reimbursed at a different rate than CE courses that do not involve a certification
• The credentialing letters "C/NDT" are approved for use by approved applicants