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.
IN PERSON CLASS
March 2024 (Exact Date TBD) – SER-AMTA Regional Conference
UPCOMING VIRTUAL NICU-MT CLASS
September 15 & 16, 2023 – Registration will go live this July!
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
2024 Upcoming Opportunities
| Date | Location | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| January 18 – 19 | Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare | December 8, 2023 |
| February 22-23 | Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare | January 19 |
| April 25 – 26 | Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare | March 15 |
| August 15 – 16 | Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare | July 12 |
| October 17 – 18 | Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare | September 13 |
| February 8 – 9 | University of Missouri Women and Children’s Hosptial | December 14, 2023 |
| March 14 – 15 | University of Missouri Women and Children’s Hosptial | January 18 |
| April 18 – 19 | University of Missouri Women and Children’s Hosptial | February 22 |
| May 16 – 17 | University of Missouri Women and Children’s Hosptial | March 21 |
| July 25 – 26 | University of Missouri Women and Children’s Hosptial | May 30 |
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.