Best Practices from Music Therapy for Using Music in Senior Wellness and Healthcare

Earn your Senior Care Music Specialist Certification and bring the transformative power of music to your care setting.

Developed by Dr. Concetta Tomaino and the IMNF team, and inspired by the book Music Has Power® in Senior Wellness and Healthcare, this on demand certification series bridges the gap between music therapy and everyday care, empowering practitioners with the knowledge, skills, and resources needed to harness the therapeutic power of music effectively. 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.

Earn your certification and become a leader in music-based senior care.

Course Overview

Best Practices from Music Therapy for Using Music in Senior Wellness and Healthcare consists of nine in-depth learning 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:  $400

Individual course modules are also available for credit (membership not included).

Enrollment Benefits: Purchase of full course includes one-year IMNF membership with clinical guidance and support, a professional referral listing, and a copy of Dr. Tomaino’s book, Music Has Power® in Senior Wellness and Healthcare.