Presented by Katherine Borst MT-BC

MUSIC THERAPY ETHICS AND STANDARDS: A BREAKDOWN (3 credits)

This course provides a clear and comprehensive breakdown of music therapy ethics and the standards of practice.

Upon completion of this course, you will have:

completed the CBMT ethics requirement
participated in an independent study of ethical dilemmas and decision-making
heard real-world examples and ethical discussions from other music therapists via recorded audio
integrated material into a course assignment involving an experienced or hypothetical ethical experience

You will leave this training with the skills necessary to practice confidently and ethically!

What People Are Saying:

“I feel like all of this information is very useful to me as a MT-BC. These principles are the standards for how we practice and treat our patients and what we should use daily when making decisions.” Molly Farrar Mt-BC

“The eight Core Values can apply to many situations.” Cheryl Henningsgaard MT-BC

” This course breaks down the specific AMTA code of ethics for easy consumption. ” Brianna K. Noe MT-BC

Learning Objectives:

Be able to evaluate 3 given ethical situations and provide possible ethical solutions based on the AMTA code of ethics.

Be able to name the 8 core values and describe how you are using them in your practice.

Be able to name the 5 principles and provide thoughts on self improvement plans

CBMT Domain areas:

V.A.2 Self-assessment and identification of personal/professional skill development needs (e.g., musicianship, leadership, therapeutic effectiveness)

V.A.1 Resources for continuing education (e.g., lessons, self-study, approved continuing education courses for music therapy)

V.B.1 Certification Board for Music Therapists (CBMT) Code of Professional Practice

V.B.2 Professional and ethical responsibilities

V.B.4 Federal laws, regulations, and guidelines pertaining to practice (e.g., Americans with Disabilities Act [ADA], Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services [CMS], Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act [HIPAA], Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act [FERPA], Occupational Safety and Health Administration [OSHA], mandated reporting)

V.B.11 Clinician scope of practice within education, training, and abilities

Course Schedule

-Video 1- 25:33

-Independent study/reading code of ethics- 20 min

-Video 2- 5:07

-Independent study- 5 min

-Audio recording 1- 1:39

-Video 3- 3:28

-Independent study- 5 min

-Audio recording 2- :36

-Video 4- 3:52

-Independent study- 5 min

-Audio recording 3- 3:57

-Video 5- 2:47

-Independent study- 5 min

-Audio recording 4- 1:32

-Video 6- 3:37

-Independent study- 5 min

-Audio recording 5- 4:44

-Video 7- 5:45

Total Course Time [recording and independent study]: 104 minutes and 57 seconds

Total Course Assignment time: 50 min./1 credit

Total Number of CMTE Credits: 3

2.5 clock hours

Ethics and Standards- A Breakdown is approved by the Certification Board for Music Therapists (CBMT) for 3 CMTEs-Continuing Music Therapy Education credits. The Spiegel Academy, CBMT Approved Provider #P-106, maintains responsibility for program quality and adherence to CBMT policies and criteria.

Class Description