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: 

1. Identify the education and training and standards of clinical practice of a
   board-certified music therapist
2. Identify how and where music is processed in the brain
3. Identify the music therapist treatment process within neurologic music therapy
4. Outline music therapy treatment for speech, cognition and sensorimotor needs
   in rehabilitation
5. 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

Note: 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.

TECHNOLOGY REQUIREMENTS
You will need access to a computer with an Internet connection. High speed broadband access (LAN, Cable or DSL) is highly recommended.

• Web browser: Latest stable version of Apple Safari, Google Chrome, or Mozilla Firefox
• JavaScript and Cookies enabled
• Do NOT use Internet Explorer or Microsoft Edge as they are not supported.

CANCELLATION POLICY
To request a cancellation of an on-demand program, please provide written notice by letter, email, or fax or contact us by phone within 24 hours of placing your order and we will refund you the full course fee. If you cannot give notice within 24 hours, a credit towards a future course of equal value would apply.