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Spotlight Webinar Series

May 11, 2022/in Uncategorized/by Hindi Burkett

Announcing CBMT’s Spotlight Webinar Series!

CBMT has released the previously recorded Spotlight Webinar Series which featured topics of relevance for music therapy students, certificants, and educators.  Learn from skillful representatives of CBMT about the credentialing industry standards, exam development and rigorous competency testing, and ongoing excellence through recertification. Discover the value CBMT brings to our profession of music therapy.

Click HERE to watch each webinar and earn up to 5 FREE CMTEs!

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New CBMT Videos Lay Out the Process to Become an Approved Provider and How to Submit Opportunities for Approval

April 29, 2022/in Uncategorized/by Kamryn Cain

It was Julia Child who said: “You’ll never know everything about anything, especially something you love.” That’s how most of us in the music therapy field feel about what we do. That’s also why continuing education is required in almost every field where ongoing expertise is required to ensure professional excellence.

Every five years, as part of their recertification process, practicing music therapists across the country must complete 100 CMTEs to maintain certification. Continuing education in music therapy is essential for ensuring that methodologies in practice align with the latest evidence-based guidelines.

CMTE – or Continuing Music Therapy Education – credits are earned by board-certified music therapists to maintain certification. One way to earn CMTEs is through Approved Provider opportunities offered by individuals or organizations who are approved by CBMT to offer them. There are other options that can count toward recertification credits, including giving presentations and supervising interns, but CMTE opportunities are a widely-utilized method.

Approved Providers are an essential component of CBMT’s recertification process, and they are held to high standards. While not just anyone can be an Approved Provider, the actual process for becoming one is actually very simple – although navigating through the various steps on the website application can appear to be a complicated process if you are not familiar with it. That’s why CBMT recently created two step-by-step videos to clarify the process.

Understanding the Approved Provider Process

The first video – How to Apply to Become an Approved Provider – is designed to work in tandem with CBMT’s website and basically escort new potential Approved Providers through the various steps that will ensure a successful application.

While the video will walk applicants through each stage of the application process in a little over five minutes, there are four lengthier first steps recommended to make the process easier:

  • Familiarize yourself with CBMT’s website, particularly the Approved Provider main page
  • Read the Approved Provider Manual accessible on the CBMT website
  • Download and fill out the required forms so they are ready to submit when you reach that point in the application process
  • Familiarize yourself with the checklist provided for the Approved Provider application process

Applicants will need to set up a CBMT account to begin the application, and the video explains that as well. If you wish to create an account now, complete the form here.

The process for approval takes six to eight weeks from start to finish. If you still have questions about the Approved Provider process, most can be answered by our FAQs. To become an Approved Provider, watch our video below:

How to Submit Your Continuing Music Therapy Education Opportunity for Approval

Each new continuing ed opportunity must be approved by CBMT. The new video – How to Submit Additional Opportunities as an Approved Provider – can take you through the process in less than five minutes.

It’s as simple as logging into your CBMT Approved Provider account and submitting the course promotional materials in the “Additional Opportunity” section.

The video leads you through each section and offers helpful hints. One of the most helpful is how you can avoid delays by being sure to click “Submit for Staff Review.” Many Approved Providers have waited for a length of time with no response before finally calling CBMT to inquire on the progress of their new opportunity approval, only to find it was never submitted because they accidentally overlooked that final step in the online application process. The devil, as they say, is in the details.

For detailed guidance on how Approved Providers should submit continuing music therapy education opportunities for approval, watch this video:

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Accreditation as a Measure of Excellence: Understanding NCCA Accreditation and the Renewal Process

February 3, 2022/in Uncategorized/by Maris Panjada

CBMT is proud to announce that its accreditation with NCCA was recently renewed for demonstrating its continued compliance with the NCCA Standards for the Accreditation of Certification Programs. The National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) is the accreditation arm of the Institute for Credentialing Excellence (ICE). CBMT looks to ICE for best practices in credentialing and latest trends in certification, test development and delivery.

It was Vince Lombardi who is quoted as saying “Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection, we will catch excellence.”

The original intent of the congressional legislation that led to ICE and NCCA accreditation was to develop standards of excellence for voluntary certification programs in healthcare. Initially created in 1977 and updated in 2016, these standards have evolved to include all professional occupations and ensure certification programs adhere to modern standards of practice. Currently, over 315 personnel certification programs have been accredited from approximately 130 professional organizations.

Understanding the NCCA Accreditation Renewal Process

NCCA was founded as a commission whose mission is to help ensure the health, welfare, and safety of the public through the accreditation of a variety of certification programs that assess professional competence. NCCA uses a peer review process to establish accreditation standards, evaluate compliance with these standards, recognize organizations/programs which demonstrate compliance, and serve as a resource on quality certification.

NCCA accreditation offers independent affirmation that the program has met accepted standards regarding various elements of a personnel certification program, including:

  • Governance structure (protection from undue influence)
  • Testing practices and psychometric analysis (ability to withstand legal challenges)
  • Policies and procedures (transparency)
  • Ongoing maintenance (continued focus)
  • Ethical practice (integrity of program)
  • Financial sustainability (value for certificants)

NCCA and CBMT

CBMT has always been committed to unconditional compliance with stringent testing and measurement standards required by all major accreditation programs. Rigorous competency testing supports our vision and yours. Since 1986, our Music Therapist-Board Certification (MT-BC) program has been formally accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA). Click here to learn more about CBMT’s involvement with NCCA and ICE.

See our recent article on Board certification in music therapy.

For a helpful recap on the value of accreditation, check out the video below from NCCA:

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Demystifying the CBMT Board Certification Examination

December 8, 2021/in Uncategorized/by Maris Panjada

The Importance of Examining Ourselves

Socrates is famous for having said: “The unexamined life is not worth living.” On the other hand, Robert Fulghum – the author of “All I Needed to Know I Learned in Kindergarten” – jokingly commented that “the examined life is no picnic.”

While it’s true that self-examination is never an easy process, we all agree excellence cannot be achieved without it.

At CBMT, our mission is rooted in self-examination. Awarding board certification through our credentialing process – based on proven, up-to-date knowledge and competence in clinical practice – is our very reason for existing.

Understanding the MT-BC Credentialling Process

CBMT is the only certifying board for music therapy in the United States. Since 1986, our Music Therapist-Board Certification (MT-BC) program has been formally accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA). Board certification in music therapy provides an objective standard through comprehensive testing that ensures all certificants are prepared to practice music therapy with competence. We are committed to unconditional compliance with stringent testing and measurement standards.

CBMT looks to The Institute for Credentialing Excellence (ICE) for best practices in credentialing and latest trends in certification, test development and delivery. We work with PSI, a testing vendor, to ensure a quality program for NCCA Accreditation, as well as legal defensibility, exam development, psychometric services and exam administration.

It is CBMT that forms Board Certification Domains (BCDs), which are the areas that reflect the current job tasks of a music therapist – and that define what makes up a current, competent music therapy practice. These BCDs are data-driven from the Practice Analysis Survey CBMT conducts every five years. A 10-member committee of diverse Subject Matter Experts appointed by CBMT makes up the Practice Analysis Committee, working together with PSI to create the survey questions sent to all currently credentialled MT-BCs.

The survey data is used to regularly update and revise the BCDs that shape our exam content. CBMT’s Exam Committee is responsible for writing the exam content. New exam questions are presented as pretest exam questions for a full year and the psychometric data reflecting validity and reliability for each of the questions are reviewed by the committee. Based on the psychometric outcome, they either become official scored exam items, get revised and pretested again for another year, or don’t make the cut.

It is a meticulous, rigorous process – and like Robert Fulghum said, it’s no picnic – but all certified practitioners of music therapy must fulfill the required training and education and successfully complete the CBMT Board Certification exam before being certified and receiving their MT-BC credential.

On a Mission

CBMT is on a mission to increase understanding of our examination and credentialling process. Learn more about the CBMT Board Certification exam in the examination section of our website.

Board certification begins with the academic and clinical training requirements as established by the American Music Therapy Association (AMTA) and the Canadian Association for Music Therapy (CAMT) in the United States and Canada respectively, and internationally, when comparable training is documented. When preparing for the exam, be sure to familiarize yourself with the CBMT Candidate Handbook and BCDs, use the Self-Assessment Exams as practice, and access the Self-Assessment Bibliography as a helpful resource. The exam itself consists of 150 multiple-choice questions, 130 of which are scored, and 20 questions are being pre-tested to obtain validity and reliability statistics before being approved for use on the scored portion of the exam. Once you are ready to take it, simply find a PSI testing center and make an appointment to lock in your exam date. Visit our website to learn more about state licensure and the steps you can take after completing the exam.

For a helpful recap on the CBMT Board Certification exam, check out the video below created to demystify the examination process. We wish you the best of luck in securing your credential and joining our incredible community of MT-BCs everywhere!

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CBMT and AMTA: Serving Different Purposes for One Shared Goal

September 17, 2021/in Uncategorized/by Maris Panjada

Music therapists are fortunate to have two key organizations dedicated to supporting them and enhancing the services they provide: The Certification Board for Music Therapists (CBMT) and the American Music Therapy Association (AMTA). Although the two groups collaborate in several ways, they have different purposes and missions that set them apart – and for the benefit of the music therapy field, it’s important for both organizations to grow and thrive.

As the only certifying board in music therapy, the CBMT focuses on measuring professional competence, awarding the Music Therapist Board Certified (MT-BC) credential to those who meet stringent certification requirements. The CBMT establishes and maintains these requirements to protect the public by ensuring safe, effective music therapy services. Through its accreditation by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA), the CBMT strives for the highest possible standards in its national examination and recertification programs, designed to reflect the most updated knowledge and competence in the field.

AMTA serves as the primary organization for educating the public, establishing education and training standards for music therapists, publishing and disseminating music therapy research, providing resources for ongoing continuing education of music therapists, and working to ensure those who need music therapy get quality services. It focuses on the advancement of clinical practice, research and ethical standards in the music therapy profession. Through its mission of promoting awareness of the benefits of music therapy, AMTA aims to improve the quality of services and increase access to those services in a rapidly changing world.

Together, the CBMT and AMTA have created The Scope of Music Therapy Practice, which defines the practice of music therapy; lists requirements for education and certification; and details the separate (but often complementary) roles of the two groups in developing and maintaining professional music therapists and evidence-based practices. In addition, the CBMT and AMTA work collaboratively on regulatory affairs, legislative issues and research, including a core team that strategizes for state recognition of music therapy and the MT-BC credential.

Sometimes questions may come up as to why it’s necessary to support both organizations. With a distinction of missions between certifying the competent practitioner (CBMT) and promoting the benefits of music therapy to increase awareness and access (AMTA), these groups clearly have different primary focuses – but they do have the same end goals to benefit music therapists, advance the profession, and ensure high-quality services for the public. Maintaining your certification (CBMT) and active membership in the professional organization (AMTA) strengthens the overall health of the music therapy profession. We will all benefit from keeping both CBMT and AMTA strong, and it’s important for you to help by maintaining your MT-BC credential with CBMT and consistently renewing your membership in AMTA each year.

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With Growth Rates Steady, Music Therapy on Pace to Soon Reach 10,000 Certificants

July 29, 2021/in Uncategorized/by Maris Panjada

With steady growth rates over the past 10 years, music therapy is drawing more attention as a very exciting field. As music therapists play an increasingly key role in physical and psychological healing, they are seeing the industry further evolve and expand, resulting in enhanced professional benefits.

These benefits include improved access to educational programs, as well as greater opportunities for the area and delivery of professional practice. The evolution of the field also has led to official recognition by more states, the first step toward inclusion within health and education regulations. This allows for improved employment opportunities and increased access to reimbursement and state funding streams, such as private insurance, Medicaid waivers and special education.

In 2020, many testing centers closed and students struggled to complete internships because of COVID-19. Supported by the widespread shift to telepractice for training and the delivery of services, however, the profession stayed strong, and music therapists continued to seek certification to practice professionally. Through 2020, recertification rates were the highest ever for MT-BCs. Of the therapists eligible to recertify, 82 percent renewed their certification.

The pandemic also served to drive the prioritization of mental and behavioral health, and our increasingly older population has led to a higher demand for managing age-related diseases and pain. For addressing all such issues and conditions, music therapy has proved effective, and the field is getting some well-deserved notice.

In fact, music therapy can attribute its growth to many factors:

  • Greater visibility of the profession
  • Formal state recognition, which requires certification, now offered by 15 states
  • More research reaching a greater platform in the profession
  • Increased enrollment in university programs
  • Approval of new AMTA educational training programs
  • Practice areas continuing to evolve, from NICU and infant neonatal care through hospice care and bereavement support
  • Wider acceptance of virtual training and virtual practice

As 2020 ended, the numbers of board-certified music therapists had reached 9,074 – even through the challenges of COVID-19. Assuming the continuation of the current growth trends, that points us toward achieving a key milestone of 10,000 certificants in 2022, which certainly would be a worthy celebration point for the industry as a whole.

The increase in numbers of MT-BCs means more employers and consumers are realizing the unique benefits of music therapy and seeing a positive future for the role it plays in physical and emotional health. As the profession continues to evolve, CBMT remains committed to our full support of facilitating certification through:

  • Maintaining the highest possible standards for our national certification and recertification programs
  • Maintaining the current standard for eligibility to sit for the national MT-BC examination
  • Maintaining certification and recertification requirements that reflect current practice in the profession of music therapy
  • Regularly assessing the current state of music therapy to establish an objective global standard of excellence
  • Encouraging active involvement of board-certified music therapists in all phases of development for the CBMT examination and continuing education programs

The progress we are making in the music therapy field is truly exciting, and we look forward to watching – and facilitating – its continued growth!

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For Convenience & Safety, Music Therapists Indicate Telepractice is Here to Stay

June 25, 2021/in Uncategorized/by Maris Panjada

The effects of the pandemic accentuated the importance of managing stress, improving communication, and taking steps toward positive mental health – all issues that music therapy helps address. When the restrictions of COVID-19 made clear that music therapy clients needed an alternative to in-person office visits, many therapists joined the widespread shift to virtual care to provide services safely.

Now, as the health crisis shows signs of waning, many people have found they prefer to stick with the new normal in health services delivery. Telepractice has become a well-established option to meet the needs of clients who do not have easy access to music therapy services, who have issues with transportation, or who simply prefer the convenience and comfort of appointments in a home environment.

In a national survey of board-certified music therapists – designed to uncover their solutions for engaging clients and keeping the standard of care high throughout COVID-19 – the Certification Board for Music Therapists (CBMT) and the American Music Therapy Association (AMTA) found that adopting telepractice was key. The following five survey categories highlight how telepractice has helped reshape the delivery of music therapy and diversify service options, during the pandemic and beyond:

Collaboration

Despite the need for distancing and working remotely, music therapists reported increased collaboration with colleagues and administrators, often coordinating with them to determine the safest and most effective ways to provide services. Although music therapists did not commonly work virtually with clients before the pandemic began, the industry moved quickly to facilitate a shift to telepractice when in-person visits became limited.

One survey respondent commented: “When I reached out to the special education department for permission to provide teletherapy services, I was encouraged to hear that I had their full support to serve students in whatever capacity necessary.”

  • Some clinicians providing clinical music therapy services before the pandemic (60-100%) have taken on more administrative and non-music therapy clinical work.
  • Many clinicians (10-50%) are providing more clinical music therapy services.
  • Many are doing more administrative and non-music therapy clinical services (60-100%) than prior to the pandemic.
  • Clinical supervision (supervising students and professionals) has dropped since the start of the pandemic.

Connection

The increased use of telepractice allowed family members to become more involved and engaged as they saw firsthand what is involved in music therapy and how their loved one was responding. As a result, the entire family could benefit from the enhanced opportunities to connect among themselves, further develop their understanding of music therapy, and work together on goals.

Even families who initially declined to participate in telepractice reconsidered for the following reasons:

  • The lockdown/social distancing lasted longer than they expected
  • They sought more social interaction
  • They felt they had acquired the necessary skills, equipment or technology to participate virtually

Some clients showed a higher comfort level and found they could be more open in the virtual setting. As one survey respondent said: “I saw students engage with me, their peers, and parents/caregivers in new ways that I had not seen in the classroom.”

Communication

Telepractice provided additional flexibility for clients to communicate with music therapists and receive access to services and education when and where it was most convenient. Some sessions involved one-on-one communication for immediate feedback, while others included pre-recorded material that was available at the client’s discretion.

Survey respondents indicated they provided services in the following ways during the pandemic:

  • Pre-recorded material: 19%
  • Live tele-sessions: 18%
  • Live, in-person services in an open space: 25%
  • Live, in-person services in enclosed spaces (with precautions): 37%
  • Audio only: 4%

As one respondent commented: “Telepractice sessions have been extremely effective, and I really hope I can continue offering music therapy services in this fashion.”

Coping

Although they acknowledged the difficulties of offering clinical services during a pandemic, many music therapists appreciated the opportunities provided by telepractice to enhance their skills, work with more clients, and establish new relationships. Often, they felt more gratified personally and professionally.

According to one respondent: “I have grown tremendously in a lot of areas, not to mention flexibility. I am more confident in my skills of teletherapy, and I am able to reach people across the country … I have good relationships with many new colleagues.”

Music therapists also pointed out the resiliency of clients and families who made the transition to telepractice services, commenting on the new capabilities they saw in their clients as they worked together in a virtual space.

Creativity

The pandemic forced music therapists to think more innovatively about the safe delivery of clinical services. Almost two-thirds of respondents (61.9%) said telepractice helped them meet this need and adapt their treatment to make progress more attainable for their clients.

Many music therapists also cited the changes they made in their service delivery as a catalyst for added creativity in other areas of their lives, opening them up to new ways of thinking and seeing everything through a new lens. In the words of one survey participant, “Change forces me to see things differently, which has generated increased creativity as well. I play more for myself now. I wrote a song … I am so very grateful for my work and the ability to keep going during the pandemic!”

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CBMT Recertification Video Release!

December 8, 2020/in Uncategorized/by Hindi Burkett

The CBMT Recertification Program provides guidelines to assist you with maintaining competence and enhancing knowledge through continuing music therapy education credits. To assist you with recertification, CBMT has created a helpful video tutorial. Check out our newest release and sign into your CBMT Login to begin your recertification process.

 

RECERTIFICATION PROCESS VIDEO

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CBMT Update on COVID-19

December 1, 2020/in Uncategorized/by Hindi Burkett

The Certification Board for Music Therapists (CBMT) wants you to know that during this unprecedented time we are concerned with your health and safety as we work together to battle the COVID-19 virus.  Below are listings of resources and provisions being made for helping to assure candidates, certificants, and staff remain healthy during this difficult time. This information will be monitored and updated as needed.  

Resources

The American Music Therapy Association (AMTA) has a page of dedicated information for all music therapists regarding current websites and policies to assist in gaining information and accessing available services during this time of need. Access their resources here:  AMTA COVID-19 Updates and Resources.  

Candidates and Examinations

We are in constant contact with our testing firm, PSI Services, to monitor the current state of testing centers around the world.  PSI has opened its owned and operated testing centers as states and localities allow.  Nearly all of PSI owned and operated sites are open in the US. Many third-party sites have remained open through this period of time and continue to offer testing administrations.   The PSI website identifies the sites which are open, the address and the capacity of that site, and the most recent policies for scheduling and rescheduling exams.  Reschedule online at the Schedule My Test link from the PSI COVID-19 Update below, or if you have special testing accommodations,  you must call PSI to reschedule.  Please note that you should expect hold times to be very long. The call centers are open 24 hours, so try to call during off-hours, if possible.    If you are having difficulty connecting with PSI, email Karen Howat at kh@cbmt.org for assistance.  Also, many sites are testing at 50% capacity so the opportunity for appointments is more limited during this time.  If your eligibility end date falls within the dates of closure,  email Karen Howat at kh@cbmt.org for the eligibility end date to be extended. All reschedule rules and no show policies are relaxed.  Access the PSI notice here: PSI COVID-19 Update 

You may continue to apply for the exam through the CBMT website, request that transcripts be sent to kh@cbmt.org or the CBMT office, and complete all application procedures.  Directions will be provided for scheduling your appointment when your eligibility has been approved.

CBMT Office

Pennsylvania businesses are required to continue with teleworking unless that is impossible. CBMT is mindful of the situation and staff will continue to telecommute from home until further notice.  There may be delays in response time, in receiving mailings and certificates, and in processing times for the near future.  We thank you for your patience with this situation. Recertification and certification information is updated on the CBMT website as quickly as possible and employers can verify current certification status at the Find a Therapist search.     

Current information on health care procedures and navigating through practice-related issues can be found at the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO). They provide published resources and guidance for navigating through the challenges being faced as a health care professional at this time.  They can be found at CDC and WHO.

CDC – Coronavirus (COVID-19) – Information for Healthcare Professionals

WHO – Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) Pandemic

Our thoughts are with all those who are affected by the COVID-19.  We are truly hoping for the wellness and safety of all. Please reach out to CBMT with questions or further concerns, and watch for further updates as this is an evolving fluid situation.    

 

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Spotlight Your Credential and Expertise with a Digital Badge

October 6, 2020/in Uncategorized/by Diane Morgan

As work environments are changing, the framed credential on your office wall may not be getting the visibility it used to. To assist board-certified music therapists in spotlighting their qualifications and certification status, CBMT has partnered with Credly to offer a digital credential that is easily verified by employers and professional networks. Because we understand the importance of finding new ways to promote your expertise and skills, this option is being offered to all certificants at no cost.

Credly is an end-to-end solution for issuing and managing digital badges on its Acclaim platform. Digital badges are web-enabled versions of a credential, certification or learning outcome that can be verified in real time and uniquely linked to you. Featured in email signatures, in digital resumes and on social media sites, they contain verified metadata that describe your qualifications and the process you completed to attain them.

Beyond the Badge: Additional Benefits

Credly’s Acclaim platform also offers labor market insights pulled from live job requisitions. Board-certified music therapists with digital credentials can search and apply for jobs right through the platform. See which employers are hiring for positions that fit your unique qualifications, along with salary ranges of your peers, and more. Research shows that professionals who share digital credentials to networking sites are discovered by employers at a rate of six times higher than those who do not.

Claiming Your Badge – Our Gift to You

If you are currently a board-certified music therapist – or, upon achieving your board certification – you will receive an email from the Acclaim platform inviting you to set up a profile and claim the digital badge. You can access and utilize your credentials as you wish. The badge’s link to verified data makes it more reliable and secure than a paper-based certificate. It also eliminates the possibility of anyone else claiming your credential or associated identity.

Because board certification exemplifies a significant achievement in clinical competence and expertise, it’s important for you to be able to easily share your credentials with clients, employers and peers. It’s equally important for us to recognize your accomplishments and foster your continued success.

We are proud to offer this benefit and service to our certificants. For answers to frequently asked questions about digital badges, visit the CBMT Digital Badge website or support.youracclaim.com.

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