ADVANCED FELLOWSHIP TRAINING

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EIGHTEENTH Advanced Fellowship Training

February 5 & 6, 2009

Fort Collins, CO

 

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How to Register

To enroll in the Advanced Fellowship Training, mail:

1)    A filled out Registration Form (see below).

2)    Payment for the training.  US RESIDENTS: We accept cash, check, or money order (no credit cards). Checks and money orders can be made payable to “Music and Neuroscience.” NON-US RESIDENTS: We accept either cash or a money order made payable to “Music and Neuroscience.”

Mail these items to:

The Assistant Director

 

The Center for Biomedical Research in Music

 

Colorado State University

 

Fort Collins, CO 80523-1778

 

Payment is required in full when you register for the Institute. Although there is no registration limit and no registration deadline, there is a late fee for registrations received after January 8th, 2010. A late registration could also mean a delay in your paperwork and your materials.

 

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Registration Form

The registration form is accessible in either a Word document or as a pdf file using Adobe Acrobat. Print the form, fill it out, and mail with your payment to the above address.

 

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Registration Fees

The course fee is listed below. Your registration fee includes training fees and an evening reception. Additional training materials will be available for purchase at the Institute (see Course Materials).

Fellowship Registration Fee

$325.00

Extra guest(s) at evening reception

$25.00 per guest

 

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Late Registration

There is a $50.00 late registration fee for forms postmarked after January 8th, 2010.

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What to Prepare

1.    Video examples demonstrating your facilitation of three different NMT techniques. The taped presentation should be 5-10 minutes in length. Be prepared to provide the diagnoses and background of the client, as well as the functional goal(s) you are working on. Remember: you are responsible for having the proper institutional and/or client releases. CLINICIANS: Bring three (3) video, DVD, or laptop examples of three (3) different NMT techniques you used with your clients and/or patients. These techniques need to be from at least two (2) of the three domains (e.g. sensorimotor and cognition). The recordings should be no more than one (1) year old. EDUCATORS: Bring three (3) video, DVD, or laptop examples of three (3) different NMT techniques you taught to your students (e.g. that includes explanations, demonstrations, and student facilitation with instructor feedback). These techniques need to be from at least two (2) of the three domains (e.g. sensorimotor and cognition). The recordings should be no more than one (1) year old.  Presentations MUST be on DVD or flash drive.  Exceptions need to be approved in advance.

2)       Be prepared to present a live demonstration of a fourth NMT technique at the training.

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Course Materials

You are required to bring your prepared video examples; in addition, please bring your copy of the “Training Manual in Neurologic Music Therapy.” Here are other training materials that will be available for purchase:

Rhythm, Music and the Brain, by Michael Thaut ($40).  We recommend that you purchase this book either before or during the Fellowship.  It is the standard text for Neurologic Music Therapists.  For more information about the book (including ordering information), click here.

Medical Coding and Records Manual, by Suzanne Oliver, Michael Thaut, & Kimberly Sena ($15). This manual is a path-breaking addition to the CBRM educational materials.  It includes individual documentation forms for each NMT intervention that specify the medical codes that may be used for billing purposes.  Each technique and billing code is supported by applicable research whose references are included in the manual. For more information about this manual, click here.

Three CBRM Education Videos, which includes Rhythmic Sensorimotor Therapy for Gait Training with Parkinson’s Disease Patients ($35), Movement Improvisation in Music Therapy ($35), and an Exercise Video that includes PSE demonstrations ($20).

RAS Training CDs ($75), a set of 15 CDs that can be used to facilitate gait training.  Custom design sets are also available upon request. 

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Cancellation Policy

Partial refunds are available by written request only.  Eighty-percent (80%) of fees will be refunded if postmarked before January 1st, 2010.

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Travel and Lodging

You are responsible for your own airfare, hotel arrangements, and for arranging your transportation to Fort Collins. The Hotel and Shuttle link will provide you with more detailed information about what is available during your stay in Fort Collins. If you stay at one of the hotels listed on that page, we will provide transportation to and from the training and reception sites. For a fee, the Shamrock Shuttle can take you from the Denver International Airport to your hotel. If you decide to rent a car, directions will be provided from your accommodations to all the training and reception sites. 

 

We strongly encourage you to make your hotel reservation as soon as possible. The training weekend is busy for the hotels and room availability cannot be guaranteed after the reservation cut-off date.

 

NOTE: The training will end by 5:00pm on Saturday evening.  Please make your travels arrangements accordingly, especially if you will be taking the Shamrock Shuttle to the airport.  See the Hotel and Shuttle page for more information.

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Course Credits

The 16-hour Advanced Fellowship Training will provide the board-certified music therapist with 19 CMTE credits that can be applied towards recertification.  Your certificate of completion can be submitted as proof of your attendance and participation in this training. If you are interested in Continuing Education Units (CEUs) above and beyond CMTE credits, contact us.

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Questions? Click here for contact information.

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Upcoming Advanced Fellowship Trainings:

August 20 & 21, 2010

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