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- A certified music therapist is a graduate of a music therapy degree education program approved by the Canadian Association of Music Therapists. Music therapy education includes extensive academic and experiential coursework, clinical experience, supervised practicums and a 1000 hour supervised internship.
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In order to become a certified music therapist (MTA, or Music Therapist Accredited), one must meet the certification requirements of the Canadian Association of Music Therapists (CAMT), which implies the adherence to a Code of Ethics, ongoing professional development and continuing education.
The Canadian Association of Music Therapists (CAMT) has strict guidelines and standards for professional competence. CAMT utilizes the title of Certified Music Therapist (MTA), to designate music therapists who have successfully completed the certification process.
Upon completion of an internship, graduates are eligible to take the CBMT* Exam and after passing this exam, can apply for MTA Certification signifying they are qualified to work in the field and will adhere to the CAMT Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics.
Music therapy is a discipline in which Certified Music Therapists (MTAs) use music purposefully within therapeutic relationships 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.
A certified music therapist is a graduate of a music therapy degree education program approved by the Canadian Association of Music Therapists. Music therapy education includes extensive academic and experiential coursework, clinical experience, supervised practicums and a 1000 hour supervised internship.
The credential MT-BC, Music Therapist – Board Certified, is granted by the Certification Board for Music Therapists (CBMT) to identify music therapists who have demonstrated the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to practice music therapy at the current level of the profession.
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In music therapy sessions, certified music therapists (MTAs) combine counselling techniques with music-based interventions to accomplish non-musical goals within the context of a therapeutic relationship.
