Learn about the principles, interventions, therapeutic uses, and physiological and psychological responses of music therapy and sound healing.
In an age where people increasingly turn to holistic methods of healing, music therapy and sound healing have entered mainstream health care and can be used successfully with people of all ages and disabilities.
The outcome of this course is for the learner to describe the principles, interventions, therapeutic uses, and physiological and psychological responses of music therapy and sound healing.
(2 contact hours)
Expiration Date (Next date of course revision):4/3/2027
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Accreditation:
American Nurses Credentialing Center
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ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is accredited with distinction as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
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Requirements:
Hardware Requirements:
- This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.
Software Requirements:
- PC: Windows 10 or later.
- Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
- Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
- Adobe Acrobat Reader
- Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.
Other:
- Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.
Instructional Material Requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.
- Introduction
- Healing With Sound and Music
- Music Therapy Goals
- Music Therapy Interventions
- Music Therapy Modalities
- Physiological and Psychological Responses to Music
- Evidence-Based Practice in Music Therapy
- Summary
What you will learn
- Discuss the principles of sound
- Define music therapy
- Describe the areas of sound healing
- Examine music therapy interventions
- Describe examples of therapeutic uses and benefits of music
- Explain music therapy modalities
- Describe the physiological and psychological responses to music
- Discuss evidence-based practice in music therapy
How you will benefit
- Increase skills/knowledge related to music therapy and sound healing
- Provide increased career opportunities for healthcare providers who work in geriatrics, behavioral health settings, and holistic/integrative care
- Provide continuing education in music therapy and sound healing
- Increase career opportunities in the holistic or integrative health care arena
Self-Study