ID SCR109

Recognizes music therapy as a clinical and evidence-based therapeutic service using music interventions to accomplish individualized goals with credentialed professionals who completed approved music therapy programs.

Identifies music therapy as beneficial across all developmental domains for individuals of all ages with mental health needs, developmental disabilities, Alzheimer's disease, substance abuse problems, brain injuries, physical disabilities, and acute and chronic pain.

Lists practice settings for music therapists including psychiatric hospitals, rehabilitative facilities, medical hospitals, outpatient clinics, schools, nursing homes, hospice programs, correctional facilities, and private practice.

Requires board-certified music therapists to earn degrees from colleges or universities approved by the American Music Therapy Association (AMTA) and obtain certification from the Certification Board for Music Therapists.

States that approximately 6,000 board-certified music therapists practice in the United States and many Idahoans receive music therapy annually.