Developed by Dr. Concetta Tomaino and the IMNF team, and inspired by the book Music Has Power® in Senior Wellness and Healthcare, this certification series explores the profound impact of music therapy in healthcare, especially for older adults. Drawing on over 40 years of clinical and research expertise, Dr. Tomaino—a pioneer in the field—offers invaluable insights for music therapists, healthcare leaders, clinicians, and caregivers alike.

Best Practices from Music Therapy for Senior Wellness and Healthcare bridges the gap between music therapy and everyday care. This course equips participants with the tools to ensure music activities go beyond entertainment, delivering meaningful therapeutic benefits. Topics include mental health, dementia care, movement, and speech rehabilitation, offering practical strategies to improve seniors’ quality of life.

Earn your certification and gain the skills to harness music's transformative power in healthcare, whether in professional care settings or at home.

Enroll today to discover how music can redefine senior wellness and healthcare.

Recommended For:

• Long-term care professionals and administrators
• Arts-based practitioners
• Music Therapists*
• Musicians
• Artists
• Family Caregivers

*Master’s level MT-BC’s interested in a certificate as an Advanced Senior Care Music Therapist (ASCMT) can complete this course along with a specialized in person training at IMNF in Mount Vernon, NY. Contact us for more information.

Course Overview

The Music Has Power® training consists of nine in-depth modules, each designed to provide a deep understanding of music therapy principles, interventions, and applications across different healthcare settings.

Module 1: What is Music Therapy?

Module 2: An Introduction to Music Interventions: The Therapeutic Drumming Circle

Module 3: Bringing Music Therapy Best Practices to Your Organization

Module 4: Music for Mental Health and Wellness

Module 5: Music for People Living with Dementia

Module 6: Music for Everyday Care of People with Dementia, and Others

Module 7: Music Therapy and Movement Rehabilitation

Module 8: Music Therapy and Speech Rehabilitation

Module 9: Technology and Virtual Programming: Expanding Access to Music Therapy and Music Programming

Pricing

Full Course Access:  $1,200 (Flexible payment options are available).

Individual Course Modules: Click here to purchase individual courses (IMNF membership not included).

Ready to enhance your professional practice and bring the power of music therapy into your care setting?

Enroll now and become a leader in music-based healthcare.

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