An Introduction to Music Therapy in Rehabilitation
DESCRIPTION
In this introduction to music therapy lecture, participants will learn about the current practice of music therapy within the field of rehabilitation medicine. Information will include the neurologic music therapy approach, how music is processed in the brain, and specific intervention examples related to music therapy for speech, cognition and sensorimotor rehabilitation. Participants will examine the use of specific elements of music (rhythm, timbre, tempo, pitch, etc.) and how these are manipulated within music therapy intervention.
LEARNER OUTCOMES
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Identify the education and training and standards of clinical practice of a
board-certified music therapist - Identify how and where music is processed in the brain
- Identify the music therapist treatment process within neurologic music therapy
- Outline music therapy treatment for speech, cognition and sensorimotor needs
in rehabilitation - Describe examples of music therapy interventions based on patient symptoms, dx and needs assessment
INSTRUCTOR
Jeffrey Wolfe, MM, MT-BC
AUDIENCE
Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants, Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants, Speech-Language Pathologists
SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION
Participants will watch the on-demand recording in its entirety and complete an assessment and feedback module in the Academy Learning Portal. You will have three months from the date of purchase to complete and review the course material. You will receive a reminder email two weeks before the expiration date.
CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS
Physical Therapy: The Illinois Physical Therapy Board has approved this course for 1.5 Contact Hours. Approval #216-000069
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is recognized by the California and New York State Education Department’s State Board of Physical Therapy as an approved provider of physical therapy and physical therapist assistant continuing education. This course has been retroactively approved for 1.5 Contact Hours on 2/8/2024.
Occupational Therapy:
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course approval ID# 02541. This distance learning – independent and interactive webinar is offered at .15 CEUs [intermediate, Foundational Knowledge]. AOTA does not endorse specific course content, products, or clinical procedures.
Speech-Language Pathology:
This course is offered for 0.15 ASHA CEUs (Introductory level, Related area).
DISCLOSURES
Jeffrey Wolfe, MM, MT-BC
Financial: Receives an honorarium for teaching this course from Shirley Ryan AbilityLab; employed by the Institute for Therapy through the Arts
Non-financial: No relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.
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