MUSIC 1A03 Study Guide - Final Guide: Regulatory College, Therapeutic Relationship, Continuing Education
Document Summary
Self - regulated by camt (canadian association of music therapy) in 1974. The name was changes in june 2016 canadian association of music. Music therapy is a discipline in which credentialed professionals (mta* - music therapist accredited) use music purposefully within a therapeutic relationship to support development, health and well-being. Music therapists use music safely and ethically to address human needs within cognitive, communicative, emotional, musical, physical, social and spiritual domains. Not music goals - used to enhance overall being or facilitate a healthcare goal. Federally incorporated, self-regulated and non-profit professional association. Aims to create strong certified music therapists and bring awareness about professional music therapy services throughout canada. Most provinces have a provincial music therapy association. Provincial body provides support (i. e. job opportunities and conferences), but they do. Must adhere to health standards of your province. Do not need to be a music therapist to join the camt or mtao. Education and training of a music therapist is multidisciplinary.
