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Mar 19, 2020 11:07 AM
The AMTA Board of Directors approved the creation of a COVID-19 (C-19) Task Force to coordinate and support regions, members, music therapists, and students during the healthcare emergency presented by COVID-19. The C-19 Task Force is chaired by Lori Gooding, AMTA President Elect, and includes individuals with a background in trauma informed care, disaster response, healthcare administration, and music therapy private practice.
 
Mar 18, 2020 11:52 AM
AMTA’s Government Relations Department continues to closely monitor updated information about COVID-19/Coronavirus from local, state, and national officials. Please read on for resources for small businesses, infection control, HIPAA questions, service provision, etc. from the SBA, HHS, Dept. of Ed, and Dept. of Labor as well as telehealth resources.
 
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Mar 13, 2020 01:09 PM
We at AMTA recognize the impact that COVID-19 is having on the world, and more specifically, on professional music therapists, music therapy interns, music therapy students, the clients we serve, as well as our ability to work.
 
Mar 11, 2020 12:41 PM
The American Public Health Association recently published education fact sheets and tips on COVID-19. Resources include pdf fact sheets in multiple languages and videos for your use/reference.
 
Mar 06, 2020 03:28 PM
We at AMTA, along with many of you, have been closely following the developments around COVID-19 (Coronavirus). Although the current risk (as stated by the Center for Disease Control) in North America remains low, it is constantly evolving and is of increasing concern. Please note the current risk assessment from the CDC (as of 3/5/2020).
 
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Mar 04, 2020 02:18 PM
AMTA and CBMT are excited to announce that on Tuesday March 3, 2020 Governor Ralph Northam signed into law HB 1562, which creates a music therapy license under the Board of Social Work, and establishes an Advisory Board on Music Therapy to assist the Board in matters concerning the music therapy license.​
 
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The World Federation of Music Therapy (WFMT) is dedicated to developing & promoting music therapy throughout the world as an art and science. It supports a global music therapy network for exchanging & disseminating information about educational programs, clinical practice, & research in all parts of the world. The speakers in this AMTA-Pro podcast – Anita Swanson, Daniel Tague, & Andi McGraw Hunt – talk about ways in which professionals & students can collaborate with peers in other countries.
 
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Feb 21, 2020 12:56 PM
Over the past two weeks, CBMT Regulatory Affairs staff and AMTA Government Relations staff have supported task forces in seven states to facilitate Hill Day events.
 
Feb 05, 2020 04:51 PM
AMTA's Professional Advocacy Committee has created a new Facebook group for music therapists and music therapy students to engage with content about education and representation of music therapy.
 
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Jan 22, 2020 08:51 PM
The American Music Therapy Association and the Certification Board for Music Therapists are excited to announce that on Tuesday January 21, 2020 Governor Phil Murphy signed into law A2183, the “Music Therapist Licensing Act.” The bill creates a music therapy license under the newly-established State Board of Creative Arts and Activities Therapies.
 
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Jan 16, 2020 04:35 PM
January is Music Therapy Social Media Advocacy Month! The AMTA Professional Advocacy Committee invites you to join in promoting music therapy on at least one social media platform this month. Here are 10 ideas you can use to advocate for music therapy.
 
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Jan 08, 2020 08:01 PM
Leadership for Students & New MT-BCs, featuring Jean Nemeth and Amber Weldon-Stephens, is filled to the brim with practical tips and encouragement for individuals to start building their leadership skills early in their careers. We hope you will take a minute to listen to this latest installment in our AMTA-Pro series. This AMTA-pro podcast is a benefit of membership in AMTA.
 
Dec 19, 2019 03:26 PM
Thank you to all of the members who have reached out with questions, comments, and concerns over the past few weeks. As we approach the end of service for many on the board, we wanted to take the opportunity to address some of the frequently asked questions we have received.
 
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Dec 13, 2019 07:25 PM
Announcing the newest AMTA member benefit coming in January: the AMTA E-course Research Review Series for members only. Access e-courses based on research from recently published journals, complete assignments, and earn CMTE credits. New courses will be added and members will be able to access to over 30 pre-approved CMTE credits throughout 2020 - included in the cost of membership!
 
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Dec 13, 2019 03:44 PM
Valuable information about the music therapy profession can be found in AMTA's annually published "AMTA Member Survey and Workforce Analysis, A Descriptive Statistical Profile of the AMTA Membership and Music Therapy Community." The 2019 edition of this document is available free of charge for current AMTA members in Member Resources>Job Center>Resources and Links section. Also available for purchase by non-members (free to current members) in the AMTA online bookstore.
 
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