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.
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
Upcoming Opportunities
| Date | Location | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| February 3-4 | Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare | January 1st |
| March 3-4 | University of Missouri Women and Children’s Hospital | January 28th |
| March 31 – April 1 | Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare | February 28th |
| April 21-22 | Nemours Children’s Hospital Orlando | March 18th |
| May 12-13 | Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare | April 12th |
| June 16-17 | University of Missouri Women and Children’s Hospital | May 13th |
| July 21-22 | Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare | May 21st |
| August 4-5 | Nemours Children’s Hospital Orlando | July 1st |
| August 18-19 | University of Missouri Women and Children’s Hospital | July 15th |
| September 29-30 | Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare | August 29th |
| October 13-14 | University of Missouri Women and Children’s Hospital | September 9th |
| November 3-4 | Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare | October 3rd |
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.