Music Therapy Ethics and Standards: A Breakdown (3 credits)
Payment options:
3 Ethics 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:
- Assess areas for professional growth, prioritize and establish plan of action (V.A.1)
- Participate in continuing education (V.A.3)
- Adhere to the CBMT Code of Professional Practice (V.B.1)
- Fulfill legal responsibilities associated with professional role (e.g., mandated reporting, release of information) (V.B.6)
- Practice within scope of education, training, and abilities (V.B.5)
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.
