Required Music Therapy Intern Competencies
Musical skills
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Ability to play basic chord progressions (I, IV, V) on the guitar in at least two keys to accompany singing
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Ability to play basic chord progressions (I, IV, V) on the piano/keyboard in at least three keys to accompany singing
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Ability to accompany a song on guitar and/or keyboard and lead a group in singing
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Ability to play a melody on the piano/keyboard and accompany it with simple chord progressions
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Ability to read music
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Demonstrate functional use of voice, including singing in appropriate ranges, with correct pitch and appropriate rhythm and volume
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Ability to transpose a simple song into two different keys on two different instruments, one of which must be guitar or autoharp
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Ability to sight read a simple melody with written chordal accompaniment
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Ability to compose simple original songs
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Ability to improvise, using keyboard, guitar/autoharp, and/or rhythm instruments
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General functional knowledge of music theory
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Knowledge of songs appropriate for all age groups, birth to late adolescence
Therapeutic skills
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Ability to observe and assess a patient's response to music interventions, including the patient's mood, affect, and behavior
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Ability to accurately document progress from music therapy interventions
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Ability to express themselves verbally and in writing in a professional manner
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Ability to plan and implement age appropriate music therapy interventions
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Demonstrate good time management skills
Professional qualities
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Ability to remain flexible, and value the diversity of patient populations encountered
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Ability to work independently
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Demonstrate professionalism, and ability to interact well with other disciplines
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Demonstrate ability to accept constructive feedback, and to seek assistance when needed
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Demonstrate ability to follow hospital policies and procedures, including infection control and confidentiality policies