This 4-day, 30-hour workshop will provide participants with clinical training and scientific knowledge to practice within the NMT system within their professional scope of practice.

Thursday May 9th to Sunday May 12th, 2024

This training is open to all professionals and students who are interested in gaining a deeper understanding of Neurologic Music Therapy (NMT)® and music therapists interested in utilizing NMT® methodology and techniques.

Neurologic Music Therapy is defined as the therapeutic application of music to cognitive, sensory, and motor function due to neurologic disease of the human nervous system. Neurologic Music Therapy is research-based. Its treatment techniques are based on the scientific knowledge in music perception and production and the effects thereof on nonmusical brain and behavior functions. Populations served by Neurologic Music Therapists include, but are not limited to: stroke, traumatic brain injury, Parkinson's and Huntington's disease, cerebral palsy, developmental disorders, Alzheimer's disease, autism, and other neurological diseases affecting cognition, movement, and communication (e.g., MS, Muscular Dystrophy, etc). The 4-day, 30-hour workshop will provide therapists with advanced clinical training and scientific knowledge in the field of NMT. Upon completion of this course, participants will:

1) Be able to demonstrate a basic definition and introductory knowledge about neurologic music therapy (NMT), including the taxonomy of techniques used in NMT;

2) Demonstrate an increased knowledge of current research supporting NMT techniques;

3) Demonstrate a working knowledge of the Transformational Design Model; a model to assist in treatment selection based on functional goals;

4) Identify current clinical assessments that can be used by NMT’s for treatment evaluation;

5) Be able to answer basic neuroanatomy and pathology questions related to a variety of neurologic disorders.

Upon successful completion of this course and a written test, a certificate of completion in advanced Neurologic Music Therapy training will be issued by the Academy for Neurologic Music Therapy. Completion of the NMT training allows the board-certified music therapist to practice and use the credential of NMT for five years. This training is open to other students and professionals outside of the field of music therapy, however, completion of the NMT training does NOT allow one to practice outside their professional licensure-training-certification. There are no required prerequisites to take this training.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION AND FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

Three weeks prior to the training you will receive an email containing additional information for the training. Please note all times are in Eastern Time. Please plan to be at the training from 8:00 AM- 6:30PM EST on Days 1-3 of the training and from 8:00-2:00PM EST on Day 4. Please arrive between 8:00-8:30 to check-in so that we can start promptly at 8:30 EST. A final schedule of lectures can be found in the link with the training materials 3 weeks prior to the training. General start and stop times will not change.

An electronic copy of the required training materials is covered under your registration fee. It will be essential to have this with you during the training. Three weeks prior to the training you will receive a final schedule of lectures as well as a link to the training materials. There will be around 4 hours of work to complete prior to the start of the Training.

A certificate of completion will be provided by e-mail at the end of the training. Your certificate of completion can be submitted to CBMT as proof of your attendance and participation. Please note that you must attend the training in its entirety to receive your certificate.

Training will begin at 8:30 EST on Days 1-3 and end at 2:00 EST on Day 4. Completion of the training in its entirety is expected to gain the NMT designation and certificate.

COURSE CURRICULUM

Scientific Foundations of NMT

Neuropathology/ Disease Review

Sensorimotor Techniques:

• Rhythmic Auditory Stimulation®
• Pattern Sensory Enhancement®
• Therapeutic Instrumental Playing®

Speech Techniques:

• Melodic Intonation Therapy
• Musical Speech Stimulation®
• Rhythmic Speech Cueing®
• Vocal Intonation Therapy®
• Therapeutic Singing
• Oral Motor and Respiratory Exercises®
• Developmental Speech and Language Training through Music®
• Symbolic Communication Training through Music®

Cognitive Techniques:

• Music Neglect Training®
• Auditory perception Training
• Musical Attention Control Training®
• Musical Mnemonics Training®
• Echoic Memory Training®
• Associative Mood and Memory Training®
• Musical Executive Functions Training®
• Music Psychosocial Training®

APPROXIMATE TRAINING SCHEDULE- All times are in EST

Day 1:

8:30-8:45 Registration
8:45-9:00 Introduction
9:00-10:00 Intro to Principles of Neurologic Music Therapy: Scientific and Clinical Models

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11:45-13:00 Cognitive Techniques

10:05-10:30 Neuropathology Disease Review

10:30-10:45 Break

10:45-12:00 Transformational Design Model

12:00-1:00 Rethinking the Role of Music in Neurodevelopmental Disorders

1:00-1:45 Lunch

1:45-4:15 Speech/Language

4:00-4:15 Break

4:15-6:15 Speech/Language

6:15-7:00 Social Gathering

Day 2:

8:30-8:45 Registration

8:45-9:00 Introduction

9:00-10:30 Speech/Language Clinical Practice

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10:35-11:45 Speech/Language Presentations

11:45-12:00 Break

12:00-13:00 Cognitive Techniques

1:00-1:45 Lunch

1:45-3:45 Cognitive Techniques

3:45-4:00 Break

4:00-6:15 Cognitive Techniques

Day 3

8:30-8:45 Registration

8:45-9:00 Introduction

9:00-10:00 Cognitive Techniques Practice Session

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10:05-10:50 Cognitive Clinical Presentations

10:50-11:00 Break

11:00-12:15 Patterned Sensory Enhancement (PSE)®

12:15-1:00 Therapeutic Instrumental Music Performance (TIMP)®

1:00-2:00 Lunch

2:00-2:45 Sensorimotor Practice Session II (PSE, TIMP)

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2:50-3:35 Sensorimotor Practice Session I (PSE, TIMP)

3:35-3:45 Break

3:45-5:00 NMT Techniques with Developmental Disabilities

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5:05-6:15 Gait Assessment

Day 4:

8:30-8:45 Registration

8:45-9:00 Introduction

9:00-10:30 RAS® Gait Training

10:30-10:45 Break

10:45-11:45 RAS® Gait Training

11:45-12:30 RAS® Practice Sessions

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12:35-1:15 Wrap Up, Q&A, Test, Course Evaluation

This International Training Program of the Academy is endorsed by the World Federation of Neurologic Rehabilitation (WFNR), by the European Federation of Neurorehabilitation Societies (EFNS), and the International Society for Clinical Neuromusicology (CNM). Training is also approved by the U.S.Certification Board for Music Therapists (CBMT) as advanced provider for Continuing Music Therapy Education (CMTE) credits [The Academy for Neurologic Music Therapy, #P-105, maintains responsibility for program quality and adherence to CBMT policies and criteria].

The 30-hour Institute will provide the board-certified music therapist with 36 CMTE credits that can be applied towards recertification. Your certificate of completion can be submitted as proof of your attendance and participation. Completion of this course does not ensure that the participant is currently a Board Certified Music Therapist (MT-BC). Verify music therapy board certification status at www.cbmt.org

*******ACADEMY Teaching Faculty*******

Dr. Michael H. Thaut

Michael H. Thaut received his Masters in Music in 1980 and his PhD in music with a cognate minor in movement science in 1983, both from Michigan State University. He is also a graduate of the Mozarteum Music Conservatory in Salzburg/Austria. At Colorado State University he was a Professor of Music and a Professor of Neuroscience and served as CoDirector of the School of the Arts and Chairman of the Department of Music, Theater, and Dance from 2001-2010. He was also the director of the Center for Biomedical Research in Music for 11 years. He has been a Visiting Professor in medical and music schools around the world (Germany, Italy, USA, Japan), and 2010-2012 was chancellor of the University System of the SRH-Foundation Heidelberg. He currently is Professor of Music with cross appointments in Neuroscience and Rehabilitation Science at the University of Toronto where he directs the Music and Health Research Collaboratory (MaHRC) and the Masters/PhD programs in Music and Health Sciences. He has been a Visiting Professor in medical and music schools around the world (Germany, Italy, USA, Japan), and 2010-2012 was chancellor of the University System of the SRH-Foundation Heidelberg.

Dr. Thaut’s internationally recognized research focuses on brain function in music, especially time information processing in the brain related to rhythmicity and biomedical applications of music to neurologic rehabilitation of cognitive and motor function. He received the National Research Award in 1993 and the National Service Award in 2001from the American Music Therapy Association. He has over 120 scientific publications and has authored and coauthored 3 books. His works have appeared in German, Japanese, Korean, Italian, and Spanish language. Popular TV media and numerous print media have featured his research nationally and internationally.

As a former professional violinist in the classic and folk genre he has recorded several recordings of chamber and folk music in the US and Germany and has toured in Europe extensively with folk bands and chamber groups. He is also the author of a landmark anthology of Northern European and American fiddle music. In 1995 his group ‘Folk Chamber Ensemble ‘ played 3 invited concerts at the Northwest German Summer Music Festival entitled ‘Folk Meets Classic’. He continues to perform in small chamber and folk ensembles as time permits.

Dr. Corene P. Hurt-Thaut, Program Director

Corene P. Hurt-Thaut received her master’s in music therapy, and her PhD. with an interdisciplinary focus of music, neuroscience and statistical design, from Colorado State University. She has been the Program Director for The Academy of Neurologic Music Therapy since 1997 and is currently an assistant professor, research associate, and coordinator of the MMus in Applied Music and Health at the University of Toronto, as well as an associate professor at the ArtEZ Conservatory in the Netherlands. Previously she served as a special assistant professor of music therapy at Colorado State University from 1997-2014, where she was also a research associate at The Center for Biomedical Research in Music from 1997-2015, and the co-founder and program director of The Unkefer Academy for Neurologic Music Therapy International Training Institutes and Fellowship Training for Neurologic Music Therapy since 1999.

Dr. Hurt-Thaut is nationally and internationally recognized for her clinical expertise in the evidence-based practice of Neurologic Music Therapy, with clinical experience including 3 ½ years as a music therapist at Wesley Woods Geriatric Hospital and the Center for Rehabilitation Medicine at Emory University Medical School in Atlanta, and 4 years as a Neurologic Music Therapist at Poudre Valley Hospital and The Center for Neurologic Rehabilitation in Fort Collins, Colorado. Her work has included a diverse range of clinical populations including stroke, Parkinson’s disease, traumatic brain injury, cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, Alzheimer’s disease, autism, and psychiatric disorders. She served on the exam committee for the National Certification Board for Music Therapy (CBMT) as both a member and Committee Chair from 2001-2006, and as an elected member of the CBMT National Board of Directors from 2009-2013. She has also served as President and Vice President of the Midwestern Region of American Music Therapy Association. Dr. Hurt-Thaut has numerous research publications in the area of music and motor control as well as ten book chapters highlighting specific applications of neurologic music therapy to her credit.

Suzanne Oliver, MT-BC, NMT Fellow

Suzanne Oliver is the Founder and Executive Director of Neurologic Music Therapy Services of Arizona/NMTSA, a nonprofit organization that has provided clinical music therapy services to the Phoenix community for over 32 years. She also founded a school for students with autism, approved through the Arizona Department of Education, in 2007. Suzanne is a Board Certified Music Therapist who received her NMT training in 1999, and additionally has completed three fellowships through the Center for Biomedical Research in Music since that time. Suzanne assisted in developing the Unkefer Academy for Neurologic Music Therapists at CSU and co-authored the Medical Coding and Records Manual: Neurologic Music Therapy. Her passion is to educate the community on current research regarding the impact of rhythm on the brain and how this knowledge can positively impact the treatment of individuals with neurologic differences and improve their everyday life.

Ruth Rice, DPT

Ruth Rice, Physical Therapist, has been involved with research on the effects of rhythm and music for neurological rehabilitation techniques for the last 20 years, and has also been a clinician treating orthopedic and neurological diagnoses for the last 22 years. Ruth received her Masters degree in Physical Therapy in 1988 and a Doctorate in Physical Therapy in 2008. She has been a clinician at Poudre Valley Hospital in Fort Collins for the last 20 years and also is an instructor/facilitator for 3 Neurologic Music Therapy community exercise groups per week, she also continues with research projects with the Center for Biomedical Research in Music at Colorado States University.

For more information about the curriculum, course objectives, and training schedule, visit http://nmtacademy.co, or contact Kimberly Albanowski at [email protected]