What is music therapy? - ANSWER-A discipline where credentialed professionals (music therapist
accredited) use music purposefully within therapeutic relationships to support development, health, and
well-being.
Who regulates music therapists? - ANSWER-Canadian Association of Music Therapy
Music therapists use music to reach a ... - ANSWER-health-care goal!
What is the CAMT? - ANSWER-Canadian Association of Music Therapists
What are the three characteristics of the CAMT? - ANSWER-Federally incorporated
Self-regulated
Non-profit
What does the CAMT aim to do? - ANSWER-Aims to create strong certified music therapists (accredited)
Bring awareness about professional music therapy services throughout Canada
What does the CAMT encourage? - ANSWER-Practice of music therapy in clinical, educational, and
community settings.
What is the difference between the Music Therapy Association of Ontario (MTAO) and CAMT? -
ANSWER-Only in Ontario
MTAO does not regulate credentials
,It supports MTA through conferences, materials, and advocacy
What are the 5 requirements to become an accredited music therapist? - ANSWER-University-Bachelor
or a Graduate Certificate in music therapy
1000 hours supervised internship
Certification Board of Music Therapists (CBMT) Exam
MTA Certification
Continuing education - they must maintain credentials every 5 years through CAMT continuing education
process
Can anyone practice psychotherapy? Why? - ANSWER-No!
You must fulfill requirements to use psychotherapy through the College of Registered Psychotherapists of
Ontario (CRPO)
Do all MTA practice psychotherapy? - ANSWER-No. Therefore, not all MTA are registered
psychotherapists.
Do other professions need to be registered as a psychotherapist under the CRPO? - ANSWER-No! Some
people (social workers, nurses) do not need to be regulated by the CRPO.
Is music a universal phenomenon? Explain. - ANSWER-Yes.
People of all ages and cultural backgrounds enjoy, create, and listen to music.
Is music a universal language? Explain your answer. - ANSWER-Music is NOT a universal language.
, Music is layered in culture and experiences. In essence, what one person understands about music in
one place may be heard differently in a different part of the world.
Is music a flexible medium? Explain your answer. - ANSWER-Music is a flexible therapeutic medium
because it has different styles and different ways in which you can be involved.
For example, you can compose, perform, or listen.
When we engage in music, does the brain light up? - ANSWER-Yes! Many parts of the brain light up!
True / False
Music cannot evoke memory, emotions, language, and movement. Explain. - ANSWER-F A L S E
Music can evoke short- and long-term memory.
Music can help us express emotions (I like this, I do not like this).
Music can help us process words.
Music can evoke movement (dancing, tapping).
How can music be used to get around a diagnoses?
Give two examples. - ANSWER-Music can help us connect with areas of the brain that are still healthy.
For example, if someone has a stroke and they cannot speak, they can use singing as a method of
rehabilitation.
For example, someone with memory issues can still recall song lyrics.
Can music evoke taste or smell? - ANSWER-No. It cannot.
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