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Institute for Music and Neurologic Function – Mount Vernon, NY

Institute for Music and Neurologic Function - Mount Vernon, NY

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Best Practices from Music Therapy

Best Practices from Music Therapy

Earn your Senior Care Music Specialist Certification

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.

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

Purchase Course - $400

“This course gave me exactly what I needed: a deeper understanding of how music can support people living with dementia, and practical tools I could use right away.”

— Francine Pannella, CDP

Course Overview

Nine in-depth learning modules, each designed to provide a deep understanding of music therapy principles, interventions, and applications across different healthcare settings.

01 What is Music Therapy?

02 An Introduction to Music Interventions: The Therapeutic Drumming Circle

03 Bringing Music Therapy Best Practices to Your Organization

04 Music for Mental Health and Wellness

05 Music for People Living with Dementia

06 Music for Everyday Care of People with Dementia, and Others

07 Music Therapy and Movement Rehabilitation

08 Music Therapy and Speech Rehabilitation

09 Technology and Virtual Programming

Investment

Pricing & Benefits

$400 Full Course Access

Individual modules also available for credit.

Enrollment Benefits Include:

  • One year of clinical guidance
  • Professional referral listing
  • Copy of Dr. Tomaino’s book

Who Should Enroll

Recommended For

  • Long-Term Care Professionals and Administrators
  • Recreational Therapists and Activity Professionals
  • Arts-Based Practitioners
  • Music Therapists*
  • Musicians
  • Artists
  • Family Caregivers

*Master’s level MT-BC’s interested in ASCMT certification can complete this course along with a specialized in person training. Contact us for more information.

“This course is incredibly valuable for those who want to incorporate music into caregiving and senior care.”

— Molly Carpenter, Gerontologist and Recreation Therapist

Professional Development

Continuing Education Credits

9.75 Credits

10 Credits

10 Credits

9.5 Credits

Enroll Today

For more information, please call 914-513-5179 or email imnf@wartburg.org.

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Transforming lives through the healing power of music since 1995.

420 South Riverside Avenue #310
Croton on Hudson, NY 10520

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