CBMT Safety
MT definition - ANSMusic therapy is defined as the clinical and evidence-based use of music
interventions to accomplish individualized goals for people of all ages and ability levels within a
therapeutic relationship by a creden- tialed professional who has completed an approved music
therapy pro- gram. A music therapist is an individual who has completed the educa- tion and
clinical training requirements established by the American Music Therapy Association (AMTA)
and who holds current board cer- tification from The Certification Board for Music Therapists
(CBMT).
the scope of music therapy practice is based on the values of -
ANS-non-maleficence--beneficence
-ethical practice
-professional integrity
-respect
-excellence
-diversity
public protection assumption - ANSthe public is entitled to have access to qualified music
therapists who practice competently, safely, and ethically
requisite training and skill sets assumption - ANS-the scope of music therapy practice includes
professional and advanced competencies
-the music therapist only provides services within their level of competence
-the music therapy profession is not defined by a single music intervention or experience but
rather a continuum of skill its that make the profession unique
overlap in services assumption - ANSmusic therapists recognize that in order for clients to
benefit from an integrated, holistic treatment approach there will be some overlap in services
provided by multiple professions
professional collaboration assumption - ANSprofessional collaboration assumption
a competent music therapist will make referrals to other providers when faced with issues or
situations beyond the original clinician's own practice competence
client centered care assumption - ANSa music therapist is respectful of and responsive to the
needs, values, and preferences of the client and the family. the music therapist involved the
client in the treatment planning process, when appropriate
safety standards and competencies - ANS-recognize and respond to situations in which there
are clear and present dangers to a client and/or others
-recognize the potential harm of music experiences and use them with care
MT definition - ANSMusic therapy is defined as the clinical and evidence-based use of music
interventions to accomplish individualized goals for people of all ages and ability levels within a
therapeutic relationship by a creden- tialed professional who has completed an approved music
therapy pro- gram. A music therapist is an individual who has completed the educa- tion and
clinical training requirements established by the American Music Therapy Association (AMTA)
and who holds current board cer- tification from The Certification Board for Music Therapists
(CBMT).
the scope of music therapy practice is based on the values of -
ANS-non-maleficence--beneficence
-ethical practice
-professional integrity
-respect
-excellence
-diversity
public protection assumption - ANSthe public is entitled to have access to qualified music
therapists who practice competently, safely, and ethically
requisite training and skill sets assumption - ANS-the scope of music therapy practice includes
professional and advanced competencies
-the music therapist only provides services within their level of competence
-the music therapy profession is not defined by a single music intervention or experience but
rather a continuum of skill its that make the profession unique
overlap in services assumption - ANSmusic therapists recognize that in order for clients to
benefit from an integrated, holistic treatment approach there will be some overlap in services
provided by multiple professions
professional collaboration assumption - ANSprofessional collaboration assumption
a competent music therapist will make referrals to other providers when faced with issues or
situations beyond the original clinician's own practice competence
client centered care assumption - ANSa music therapist is respectful of and responsive to the
needs, values, and preferences of the client and the family. the music therapist involved the
client in the treatment planning process, when appropriate
safety standards and competencies - ANS-recognize and respond to situations in which there
are clear and present dangers to a client and/or others
-recognize the potential harm of music experiences and use them with care
