Become a NICU-MT

2023 Online Course

The National Institute for Infant and Child Medical Music Therapy at the Florida State University offers specialized training for providing music therapy clinical services in Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICU). This online course is the first of three parts (Part 2: Clinical fieldwork, Part 3: Reading and final exam) for the NICU-MT certificate program. 

Hosted by Music Therapy Consulting

Learning Objectives

Attendees will

  • identify key aspects of third trimester neurologic development in the NICU in relation to the typical developmental timetable and the infant’s gestational age.
  • integrate current research on the hearing development of premature infants into practice with a focus on the developmentally appropriate presentation of auditory stimuli.
  • differentiate between medical and developmental treatment and compliance with NICU phases of developmental intervention.
  •  identify the clinical application of research-based music therapy interventions in the NICU with close attention to the safety and ethical considerations of interacting with extremely fragile patients.

Online Course:

September 15/16, 2023

 

With decades of research, award-winning instructors, and hundreds of music therapists certified, the Institute for Infant and Child Medical Music Therapy led by Dr. Jayne Standley continues to shape NICU Music Therapy worldwide. Based on the demand of music therapists around the world, the third international online course takes place from September 15-16, 2023. Begin your educational journey of becoming a NICU-MT and register today.

Pre-requisites: None

Schedule of the 2-Day Training:

September 15, 2023 from 1:00 PM-5:00 PM (New York Time)

September 16, 2023 from 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM (New York Time).

Continuing Education Credit: MT-BCs can claim 8 pre-approved CMTEs

Costs for Part 1: $240 US Dollars for 8 hours

Required reading: Standley, J. M. (Ed.) (2023). Evidence-Based Music Therapy for Premature Infants (3rd edition). American Music Therapy Association.

Note: Preorder the new edition at the AMTA website. All readings need to be accomplished before the final exam (see step 3), but not before the forthcoming online course. 

Access: Zoom Webinar Link

About the NICU-MT Certificate

The treatment and medical care of infants in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit is a specialized area that benefits from those who have had the advantage of specific, evidence-based training and education within the NICU setting.

The NICU-MT Certificate provides a unique experience comprised of three training components. Together the NICU-MT online course, hands-on clinical fieldwork, readings, and final exam equip participants to confidently apply targeted music therapy interventions for infants and families in the NICU. 

Become a NICU-MT in 3 easy steps:

1- NICU-MT Online Course

Our eight-hour NICU-MT online course begins with a strong foundational overview of infant development beginning from the 3rd trimester. With an emphasis on safe and effective infant stimulation as well as a thorough review of literature that emphasizes the incredible benefits of music therapy from birth to childhood.

2- Clinical Fieldwork

During our two-day clinical fieldwork, participants will be trained on the compelling step-by-step hands-on application of Multimodal Neurologic Enhancement and of the Pacifier Activated Lullaby (PAL®). Our program combines resources for program development, familial support, infants with NAS, and individualized feedback pertaining to participant’s specific needs or interests.

3- Reading and Final Exam

Now having completed both the NICU-MT online course and clinical fieldwork, the final step will be to review the provided training materials for successful completion of a final exam. Passing of this exam will result in a certificate of completion, addition of your name to our NICU-MT Master Registry, and the earned designation of NICU-MT.

 

Technical Requirements for the Online Course

Access to a computer or mobile device including sufficient internet connection speed. Note, the event host Music Therapy Consulting does not take any responsibility for technical issues that may occur.

Cancellation and Refund Policy

No refunds will be made available for this event. This is a live streaming event! Attendees have no on-demand access afterwards. 

Statement of Relationship

This NICU-MT Online Training is approved by the Certification Board for Music Therapists (CBMT) for 8 CMTEs Continuing Music Therapy Education credits. The TMH-FSU Infant and Child Medical Music Therapy, #P068 maintains responsibility for program quality and adherence to CBMT policies and criteria.

Grievance Policy

If an emergency arises, participants will be provided the option to apply the registration fee to the next available course offered. Please submit your grievance via email to Ciele Knox at CM-NICU-MT@fsu.edu within one week of the missed opportunity. 

This training made me more confident working with patients, families, and other staff members in the NICU. The knowledge helped me to gain respect from my NICU colleagues. It opened up the door to an increase in referrals, participation in research, and opportunities for collaboration with other disciplines.

–NICU-MT Course Participant

SPEAKERS

Experienced NICU-MT Fellows of the National Insitute for Infant and Child Medical Music Therapy At Florida State University.

www.music.fsu.edu/NICU-MT

Jayne M. Standley, PhD, MT-BC

Director of the Music Therapy Program and the National Institute for Infant and Child Medical Music Therapy, Florida State University

Judy Nguyen Engel, MM, MT-BC

Music Therapist, , Yale New Haven Children’s Hospital

Lori Gooding, PhD, MT-BC

Associate Professor of Music, Florida State University

Olivia Swedberg Yinger, PhD, MT-BC

Chair of Music Therapy, University of Kentucky

Deborah Stevens, MM, MT-BC

Music Therapist, Covenant Children’s Hospital, Lubbock, Texas

Ciele Knox, MM, MT-BC

Training Coordinator for the National Institute for Infant and Child Medical Music Therapy

Emily Pivovarnik, MM, MT-BC

Music Therapist , University of Missouri Women and Children’s Hospital in Columbia

Flor del Cielo Hernández, PhD, MT-BC

Visiting Assistant Professor of Music Therapy, Florida State University

Brianna Negrete, MM, MT-BC

Music Therapist, UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital

Jennifer Peyton, MM, MT-BC

Music Therapist, UK HealthCare

Andrea Cevasco-Trotter, PhD, MT-BC

Director and Professor of Music Therapy , University of Alabama

Dawn Iwamasa, PhD, MT-BC

Asisstant Professor in Music Education and Music Therapy, University of Missouri-Kansas City

Cassi Crouse, MM, MT-BC

Music Therapist, Stanford Children's Hospital, Palo Alto, California

Natalie Wlodarczyk, PhD, MT-BC

Professor and Director of Music Therapy, Drury University

Jessica Rushing, PhD, MT-BC

Asisstant Professor of Music Therapy, Colorado State University

Ellyn Hamm-Evans, PhD, MT-BC

Assistant Professor, University of Georgia

Amy Robertson, PhD, MT-BC

Director of the Music Therapy Program, University of Missouri-Kansas City

Hannah Sellers, MM, MT-BC

Music Therapist, Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare

Valerie Bowen, MM, MT-BC

Medical Music Therapy Director at Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare