Asynchronous Components of Training (should be completed before training).
You will receive access to this 3 weeks prior to the course.
1. Basic Principles of Vocal Intonation Therapy - Charlene Santoni
2. APT ® with Kathrin Mertel
Day 1 Schedule
Saturday, March 21, 2026
8:30-8:45 Registration
8:45-9:00 Introduction (.25)
9:00-10:00 Intro to Principles of Neurologic Music Therapy (1)
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10:05-10:50 Neuropathology Disease Review (.75)
10:50-11:00 Break
11:00-12:45 Transformational Design Model® (1.75)
12:45-1:30 Lunch
1:30-2:15 Rethinking the Role of Music in Neurodevelopmental Disorders (.75)
2:15-4:00 Speech/Language (1.75)
4:00-4:15 Break
4:15-6:15 Speech/Language (2)
6:30 Reception
Day 2 Schedule
Sunday, March 22, 2026
8:30-8:45 Registration
8:45-9:30 Introduction/Speech Wrap up (.75)
9:30-10:45 Speech/Language Clinical Practice (1.25)
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10:50-11:45 Speech/Language Presentations (1)
11:45-12:00 Break
12:00-1:00 Cognitive Techniques (1)
1:00-1:45 Lunch
1:45-3:45 Cognitive Techniques (2)
3:45-4:00 Break
4:00-6:00 Cognitive Techniques (2)
Day 3 Schedule
Monday, March 23, 2026
8:30-8:45 Registration
8:45-9:00 Introduction (.25)
9:00-10:15 NMT Techniques with Developmental Disabilities (1.25)
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10:15-11:15 Cognitive Techniques Practice Session (1)
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11:15-12:00 Cognitive Clinical Presentations (.75)
12:00-1:15 Gait Assessment with Ruth Rice (1.25)
1:15-2:00 Lunch
2:00-3:15 Patterned Sensory Enhancement (PSE)® (1.25)
3:15-4:00 Therapeutic Instrumental Music Performance (TIMP)® (.75)
4:00-4:15 Break
4:15-5:15 Sensorimotor Practice Session I (PSE®, TIMP®) (1)
5:15-6:15 Sensorimotor Practice Session II (PSE®, TIMP®) (1)
Day 4 Schedule
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
8:30-8:45 Registration
8:45-9:00 Introduction (.25)
9:00-10:15 RAS Gait Training (1.25)
10:15-10:25 Break
10:25-11:45 RAS® Gait Training (1.5)
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11:45-12:30 RAS® Practice Sessions (.75)
12:30-1:30 Wrap Up, and Q&A (1)
The Final Test and Course Evaluation will be posted to the training materials page immediately following the training
Participants will have 30 days to complete the Final Test and Course Evaluation
This International Training Program of the Academy is endorsed by the World Federation of Neurologic Rehabilitation (WFNR), by the European Federation of Neurorehabilitation Societies (EFNS), and the International Society for Clinical Neuromusicology (CNM). Training is also approved by the U.S.Certification Board for Music Therapists (CBMT) as advanced provider for Continuing Music Therapy Education (CMTE) credits [The Academy for Neurologic Music Therapy, #P-105, maintains responsibility for program quality and adherence to CBMT policies and criteria].
The 32-hour Institute will provide the board-certified music therapist with 38 CMTE credits that can be applied towards recertification. Your certificate of completion can be submitted as proof of your attendance and participation. Completion of this course does not ensure that the participant is currently a Board Certified Music Therapist (MT-BC). Verify music therapy board certification status at www.cbmt.org
