Why obtain your NICU-MT Certificate?
The treatment and medical care of infants in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit is a specialized area that benefits from those who have had the advantage of specific, evidence-based training and education within the NICU setting. The NICU-MT Certificate provides a unique experience comprised of three training components. Together the NICU-MT class, hands on clinical fieldwork, readings, and final exam equip participants to confidently apply targeted music therapy interventions for infants and families in the NICU.
Cost and Benefits
| Step | Cost | CMTE |
| NICU-MT Class | $240 | 8 |
| Clinical Fieldwork | $310 + travel costs and training site personal clearances | 16 |
| Readings & Exams | $50 | 6 |
How to acquire your NICU-MT Certificate?
NICU-MT Class
Our eight-hour NICU-MT class begins with a strong foundational overview of infant development beginning from the 3rd trimester. With an emphasis on safe and effective infant stimulation, as well as a thorough review of literature that emphasizes the incredible benefits of music therapy from birth to childhood.
UPCOMING IN-PERSON NICU-MT CLASS
March 12, 2025, Great Lakes Region AMTA Conference, Columbus, OH
UPCOMING VIRTUAL NICU-MT CLASS
Fall 2025, Exact Date TBD
Email us at CM-NICU-MT@fsu.edu to be added to the interest list for updates.
Clinical Fieldwork
During our two-day clinical fieldwork, participants will be trained on the compelling step-by-step hands-on application of Multimodal Neurologic Enhancement and of the Pacifier Activated Lullaby (PAL®). Our program combines resources for program development, familial support, infants with NAS, and individualized feedback pertaining to participant’s specific needs or interests.
Applications can be sent to
CM-NICU-MT@fsu.edu
Processing takes an average of two weeks.
Clinical Fieldwork Application
2025 Upcoming Opportunities
| Date | Location | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| February 27-28, 2025 | Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare | January 3, 2025 |
| March 13-14, 2025 | Nemours Children’s Hospital Orlando | January 13, 2025 |
| April 24–25, 2025 | Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare | March 7, 2025 |
| May 1-2, 2025 | Missouri Women’s & Children’s | February 28, 2025 |
| May 8-9, 2025 | Nemours Children’s Hospital Orlando | March 8, 2025 |
| June 5-6, 2025 | Children’s Mercy Kansas City | April 23, 2025 |
| July 31 – August 1, 2025 | Missouri Women’s & Children’s | May 23, 2025 |
| August 14-15, 2025 | Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare | June 27, 2025 |
| October 9-10, 2025 | Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare | August 29, 2025 |
| October 23-24, 2025 | Children’s Mercy Kansas City | September 12, 2025 |
Readings & Final Exam
Now having completed both the NICU-MT class and clinical fieldwork, the final step will be to review the provided training materials for successful completion of a final exam. Passing of this exam will result in a certificate of completion, addition of your name to our Master Registry, and the earned designation of NICU-MT.
If you are eligible to take the final exam, please email CM-NICU-MT@fsu.edu for more information.