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 | $210 | 8 |
| Clinical Fieldwork | $250 + 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.
IN PERSON CLASS
April 13th 2023 – WRAMTA Regional Conference San Diego, CA
UPCOMING VIRTUAL NICU-MT CLASS
September 16 & 17, 2022
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
2023 Upcoming Opportunities
| Date | Location | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| April 20 – 21 | Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare | March 17 |
| August 11-12 | Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare | July 7 |
| October 5 – 6 | Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare | September 1 |
| May 11-12 | Nemours Children’s Hospital Orlando | March 10 |
| August 3-4 | Nemours Children’s Hospital Orlando | May 19 |
| September 7-8 | Nemours Children’s Hospital Orlando | July 7 |
| June 15-16 | University of Missouri Women and Children’s Hospital | April 7 |
| September 21-22 | University of Missouri Women and Children’s Hospital | July 14 |
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.