Academy of Neurologic Music Therapy Training
Neurologic Music Therapy
Hear from Board Certified Neurologic Music Therapist & Instructor Suzanne E. Oliver, on how Neurologic Music Therapy saved her career, her practice, and to learn more about NMT!
“Since I’ve been in NMT I’ve never questioned my career choice, nor been bored in my work…”
– Suzanne E. Oliver
International Training Institutes in NMT
This training is open to allied professionals who are interested in gaining a deeper understanding of Neurologic Music Therapy (NMT) and music therapists interested in utilizing NMT methodology and techniques.
Neurologic Music Therapy is defined as the therapeutic application of music to cognitive, sensory, and motor function due to neurologic disease of the human nervous system. Neurologic Music Therapy is research-based. Its treatment techniques are based on the scientific knowledge in music perception and production and the effects thereof on non-musical brain and behavior functions. Populations served by Neurologic Music Therapists include, but are not limited to: stroke, traumatic brain injury, Parkinson’s and Huntington’s disease, cerebral palsy, Alzheimer’s disease, autism, and other neurological diseases affecting cognition, movement, and communication (e.g., MS, Muscular Dystrophy, etc). This 4-day, 30-hour workshop will provide therapists with advanced clinical training and scientific knowledge in the field of NMT.
Location: MacPhail Center for Music, 501 2nd St South, Minneapolis
Training Goals
Upon completion of this course, participants will:
- Be able to demonstrate a basic definition and introductory knowledge about neurologic music therapy (NMT), including the taxonomy of techniques used in NMT
- Demonstrate an increased knowledge of current research supporting NMT techniques
- Demonstrate a working knowledge of the Transformational Design Model; a model to assist in treatment selection based on functional goals
- Identify current clinical assessments that can be used by NMT’s for treatment evaluation
- Be able to answer basic neuroanatomy and pathology questions related to a variety of neurologic disorders
Advanced Fellowship
NMT Fellowship Training
The NMT Fellowship is for MT-BC’s (or the equivalent) who have already completed the Neurologic Music Therapy Training Institute. The NMT Fellowship Training is an intensive course that begins with a review and update of current research and clinical practice. Participants are then required to present video examples demonstrating their current clinical work using three different NMT techniques.
Participants are evaluated and will pass with a 70% majority vote.
Location: MacPhail Center for Music, 501 2nd St South, Minneapolis
Training Goals
Course Objectives:
- Participants will demonstrate a basic definition and advanced knowledge about the implementation of neurologic music therapy (NMT), including the taxonomy of techniques used in NMT through verbal and video demonstration.
- Participants will demonstrate an increased knowledge of current research supporting NMT techniques as evidenced by clinical choices based on current best practice.
- Participants will demonstrate thru live video, a working knowledge of the Transformational Design Model; a model to assist in treatment selection based on functional goals.
- Participants will actively demonstrate current clinical assessments for treatment evaluation.
- Participants will answer basic neuroanatomy and pathology questions related to a variety of neurologic disorders.
More Information
All training will take place at MacPhail Center for Music, 501 South Second Street, Minneapolis, MN 55401.
Lodging information can be found at Minneapolis.org. MacPhail is located in the neighborhood called “Mill City”.
Restaurants in the area can also be found at Minneapolis.org
The International Training Program of the Academy is endorsed by the World Federation of Neurologic Rehabilitation (WFNR), by the European Federation of Neurorehabilitation Societies (EFNS), and the International Society for Clinical Neuromusicology (CNM). The 30-hour Institute will provide the board-certified music therapist with 36 CMTE credits that can be applied towards recertification. The International Neurologic Music Therapy Institute Fellowship is approved by the U.S. Certification Board for Music Therapists (CBMT) as advanced provider for 18 Continuing Music Therapy Education (CMTE) credits. [The Robert F. Unkefer Academy for Neurologic Music Therapy, #P-105, maintains responsibility for program quality and adherence to CBMT policies and criteria.] This opportunity will provide a current NMT Affiliate with 15 NMT Professional Development credits towards their renewal.
This International Training Program of the Academy is endorsed by the World Federation of Neurologic Rehabilitation (WFNR), by the European Federation of Neurorehabilitation Societies (EFNS), and the International Society for Clinical Neuromusicology (CNM). Training is also approved by the U.S. Certification Board for Music Therapists (CBMT) as advanced provider for Continuing Music Therapy Education (CMTE) credits
[The Robert F. Unkefer Academy for Neurologic Music Therapy, P-105, maintains responsibility for program quality and adherence to CBMT policies and criteria].
The 30-hour Institute will provide the board-certified music therapist with 36 CMTE credits that can be applied towards recertification. Your certificate of completion can be submitted as proof of your attendance and participation. Completion of this course does not ensure that the participant is currently a Board Certified Music Therapist (MT-BC). Verify music therapy board certification status at www.cbmt.org
*this schedule is subject to change.
Day 1
8:30-9:00 Registration/Refreshments
9:00-10:45 Introduction to Principles of Neurologic Music Therapy: Scientific Models,
Research, and the Role of Music in Therapy and Medicine
10:45-11:00 Break
11:00-1:00 Neuropathology Disease Review
1:00-2:00 Lunch
2:00-2:45 Transformational Design Model/Assessment
2:45-3:30 Rethinking the Role of Music in Neurodevelopmental Disorders
3:30-3:45 Break
3:45-5:45 Cognitive Techniques
6:00-7:00 Welcome Reception
Day 2
9:00-10:30 Cognitive Techniques (Musical Attention Control Training (MACT)
10:30-10:45 Break
10:45-1:00 Cognitive Techniques
1:00-1:45 Lunch
1:45-2:45 Cognitive Techniques
2:45-4:00 Speech/Language
4:00-4:15 Break
4:15-5:45 Speech/Language
Day 3
9:00-10:00 Speech/Language Techniques
10:00-11:45 Speech/Language Clinical Practice
11:45-1:00 Patterned Sensory Enhancement (PSE)
1:00-1:45 Lunch
2:00-2:45 Therapeutic Instrumental Music Performance (TIMP)
2:45-3:30 Sensorimotor Practice Session II (PSE, TIMP)
3:30-3:45 Refreshment Break
4:00-4:45 Sensorimotor Practice Session I (PSE, TIMP)
4:45-5:00 Refreshment Break
5:00-5:45 NMT Techniques with Developmental Disabilities
Day 4
9:00-9:45 Gait Assessment
9:45-11:15 RAS Gait Training Part 1
11:15-11:30 Break
11:30-12:15 RAS Gait Training Part 2
12:15-1:00 RAS Practice Session
1:00-1:45 Wrap Up, Q&A, Test, Course Evaluation