applied music therapy
The manifestations, symptoms and causes of illnesses and how they can be treated through music therapy.
Music therapists use music-therapeutic interventions to treat patients with behavioural disorders and pathogenic conditions to prevent, mitigate or eliminate symptoms and to change behaviours and attitudes requiring treatment. They promote and maintain or restore the development, maturity and health of the patient/client by music-therapeutic interventions. Music therapy especially provides help for people with with emotional, somatic, intellectually or socially induced behavioural disorders and pathogenic conditions, such as psychoses (schizophrenic disorders, bipolar disorders) and personality development disorders.
Competences and skills
110 ESCO relationsEssential knowledge 31 competences
Occupation specific
7 competencesdevelopmental possibilities in music therapy interventions
The developmental possibilities, motivation and impact on human thinking, awareness and actions and their importance for psychosocial and music-therapeutic interventions.
inter-professional communication in the psychosocial field
The characteristics, the means and communication channels used between professionals in the psycho-social field, the specialised terminology and type of support.
music therapy schools
The existing schools teaching music therapy and their importance for advancement in the field.
music therapy theories
The meta-theories, theories and practical concepts and interventions in music therapy and other scientific disciplines such as medicine, psychology, psychotherapy, music science and music pedagogics.
palliative settings
The arrangement of the surrounding environment to alleviate the pain of patients in need of palliative care.
planning principles for music therapy interventions
The international classification systems (ICD, DSM), clinical-psychological diagnostics and psychodynamics for the planning of music therapy interventions.
Sector-specific
10 competencesanthropology
The study of development and behaviour of human beings.
behavioural therapy
The characteristics and foundations of behavioural therapy, which focuses on changing patients` unwanted or negative behaviour. It involves studying the present behaviour and the means by which this can be un-learned.
human psychological development
The human psychological development across the lifespan, theories of personality development, cultural and environmental influences, human behavior, including developmental crises, disability, exceptional behavior, and addictive behavior.
music therapy processes
The development stage of a music therapy process which includes receiving patients referred to from healthcare professionals, educational professionals, completing an assessment through the study of medical or education records, interviewing the patient and observing the patient`s responses to music therapy techniques.
neonatology
The branch of paediatric medicine concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of the new-born.
psychiatric diagnostics
The diagnostic systems and scales applied in psychiatry to determine the type of mental health disorder in adults, children and elderly.
psychopathology
The criteria of psychiatric diagnoses, the use of the disease classification system, and the theories of psychopathology. The indicators of functional and organic disorders and the types of psychopharmacological medications.
psychopharmacology
The awareness of various effects that medicines have on the patient or client's behaviour, mood and thinking.
reflexion
The way to listen to individuals, to summarise the major points and clarify what they are feeling in order to help them reflect on their behaviour.
types of music therapies
The different types of music therapies such as active, receptive and functional music therapy.
Cross-sector
14 competencescognitive psychology
The human mental processes such as attention, memory, language use, perception, problem solving, creativity and thinking.
disability types
The nature and types of disabilities affecting the human beings such as physical, cognitive, mental, sensory, emotional or developmental and the specific needs and access requirements of disabled people.
geriatrics
Geriatrics is a medical specialty mentioned in the EU Directive 2005/36/EC.
health care legislation
The patients` rights and responsibilities of health practitioners and the possible repercussions and prosecutions in relation to medical treatment negligence or malpractice.
health care occupation-specific ethics
The moral standards and procedures, ethical questions and obligations specific to occupations in a health care setting such as respect for human dignity, self-determination, informed consent and patient confidentiality.
history of musical instruments
The historical background and chronology of various musical instruments.
medical studies
The basics and terminology of medical studies.
neurology
Neurology is a medical specialty mentioned in the EU Directive 2005/36/EC.
paediatrics
Paediatrics is a medical specialty mentioned in the EU Directive 2005/36/EC.
peer group methods
The techniques relevant for peer group education, where each member is encouraged to express or exchnage a particular type of behaviour or piece of information.
personal development
The techniques and methods used to improve awareness and identity and develop talents and potential in human beings.
psychological theories
The historical development of counselling and psychological theories, as well as the perspectives, applications, and interviewing and counselling strategies.
psychotherapy principles
The fundamental principles and methods applied in psychotherapy to explore and resolve distressing behaviour or feelings.
sociology
The group behaviour and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, cultures and their history and origins.
Essential skills and competences 65 competences
Occupation specific
16 competencesapply music therapy termination methods
Decide, together with the patient, on the methods to be used to conclude the music therapy sessions.
demonstrate musicianship
Show knowledge, technical skill and sensitivity when performing music on a principal instrument or voice.
design evaluation methods in music therapy
Design methods for evaluating and measuring client progress and the effectiveness of therapeutic strategies within music therapy.
design music therapy termination plan
Create the components of a music therapy termination plan, which provides conclusions on patient progress and the reason behind the termination of therapy.
develop educational materials on music therapy
Develop materials to educate patients, caregivers, staff, and the public about music therapy.
develop original melodies
Create impromptu compositions for accompaniment or solo parts, for vocal or instrumental performance in different musical genres.
implement evaluation methods in music therapy
Implement methods for evaluating and measuring client progress and the effectiveness of therapeutic strategies.
integrate scientific findings into music therapy practice
Use the information gathered from various scientific findings and research to feed the daily practice and bring about improvements and innovation in the therapeutic interventions used in music therapy.
organise group music therapy sessions
Organise music therapy sessions in groups to encourage patients to explore sound and music, taking an active role in sessions by playing, singing, improvising and listening.
perform therapeutic musical repertoire
Perform appropriate undergraduate repertoire in music therapy sessions, according to the needs of the patient.
provide directions in music therapy sessions
Give directions to patients during music therapy sessions, including verbal hints and body language.
provide feedback on patient's communication style
Provide feedback on, reflect, rephrase, and translate patients` communication.
respond to incidents in music therapy sessions
Recognize, interpret, and respond appropriately to significant incidents in music therapy sessions.
review music therapy treatment approaches
Modify and revise treatment plans as needed based on patient`s response to therapy.
use music according to the needs of patients
Select and adapt music, musical instruments, and equipment to accord with the strengths and needs of the patients.
use therapeutic communication techniques
Use communication techniques in a therapeutic manner to support the patient during the therapy sessions, encouraging descriptions of perceptions, offering help, giving recognition, seeking clarification and summarising.
Sector-specific
25 competencesaccept own accountability
Accept accountability for one`s own professional activities and recognise the limits of one`s own scope of practice and competencies.
advise on healthcare users' informed consent
Ensure patients/clients are fully informed about the risks and benefits of proposed treatments so they can give informed consent, engaging patients/clients in the process of their care and treatment.
apply context specific clinical competences
Apply professional and evidence based assessment, goal setting, delivery of intervention and evaluation of clients, taking into account the developmental and contextual history of the clients, within one`s own scope of practice.
apply music therapy assessment methods
Apply specific music therapy procedures and methods for client evaluation and possible preliminary diagnosis.
apply music therapy methods
Apply existing music therapy methods, techniques, materials, and equipment in line with the patient`s therapeutic needs and the treatment plan already created.
apply music therapy treatment methods
Use various active and receptive intervention techniques in music therapy such as singing, playing instruments, improvising or rhythmic based experiences.
assess music therapy sessions
Review and assess music therapy sessions to monitor their effectiveness and to facilitate the planning of any subsequent sessions.
assess the patient's therapeutic needs
Observe and assess the patient`s behaviour, attitudes and emotions in order to understand if and how their therapeutic needs can be met with a specific kind of therapy, collecting and analysing information on how the client makes, responds to, and relates to artistic stimulae. Relate this information to other aspects of the patient`s life.
comply with quality standards related to healthcare practice
Apply quality standards related to risk management, safety procedures, patients feedback, screening and medical devices in daily practice, as they are recognized by the national professional associations and authorities.
contribute to continuity of health care
Contribute to the delivery of coordinated and continuous healthcare.
encourage healthcare user's self-monitoring
Encourage the healthcare user to engage in self-monitoring by conducting situational and developmental analyses on him- or herself. Assist the healthcare user to develop a degree of self-critique and self-analysis in regards to his behaviour, actions, relationships and self-awareness.
ensure safety of healthcare users
Make sure that healthcare users are being treated professionally, effectively and safe from harm, adapting techniques and procedures according to the person's needs, abilities or the prevailing conditions.
formulate a case conceptualisation model for therapy
Compose an individualised treatment plan in collaboration with the individual, striving to match his or her needs, situation, and treatment goals to maximise the probability of therapeutic gain and considering any possible personal, social, and systemic barriers that might undermine treatment.
identify patients' behaviours
Analyse and identify patient`s functional and dysfunctional behaviours.
maintain healthcare user data confidentiality
Comply with and maintain the confidentiality of healthcare users` illness and treatment information.
meet the requirements of social security reimbursement bodies
Ensure that the sessions are compliant with the requirements of the national social security bodies and that reimbursements are acceptable.
organise relapse prevention
Help the patient or client identify and anticipate high risk situations or external and internal triggers. Support them in developing better coping strategies and back-up plans in case of future difficulties.
plan music therapy sessions
Make a treatment plan, outlining possible strategies and musical experiences that might be helpful in meeting the patient`s needs, setting clear goals for the patients to achieve and agreeing on a programme of activity with the patient, to be reviewed at regular intervals.
play musical instruments
Manipulate purpose-built or improvised instruments to produce musical sounds.
provide treatment strategies for challenges to human health
Identify possible treatment protocols for the challenges to human health within a given community in cases such as infectious diseases of high consequences at the global level.
recognise patients' reaction to therapy
Respond to significant changes, patterns and dangers in the patient's response to therapy.
record healthcare users' progress related to treatment
Record the healthcare user's progress in response to treatment by observing, listening and measuring outcomes.
use e-health and mobile health technologies
Use mobile health technologies and e-health (online applications and services) in order to enhance the provided healthcare.
digital
use techniques to increase patients' motivation
Encourage the patient`s motivation to change and promote the belief that therapy can help, using techniques and treatment engagement procedures for this purpose.
work in multidisciplinary health teams
Participate in the delivery of multidisciplinary health care, and understand the rules and competences of other healthcare related professions.
Cross-sector
24 competencesapply organisational techniques
Employ a set of organisational techniques and procedures which facilitate the achievement of the set goals set such as detailed planning of personnel's schedules. Use these resources efficiently and sustainably, and show flexibility when required.
communicate in healthcare
Communicate effectively with patients, families and other caregivers, health care professionals, and community partners.
comply with legal regulations
Ensure you are properly informed of the legal regulations that govern a specific activity and adhere to its rules, policies and laws.
comply with legislation related to health care
Comply with the regional and national health legislation which regulates relations between suppliers, payers, vendors of the healthcare industry and patients, and the delivery of healthcare services.
conduct musical ensembles
Lead the way in melodic, vocal or instrument sequences.
deal with emergency care situations
Assess the signs and be well-prepared for a situation that poses an immediate threat to a person's health, security, property or environment.
demonstrate a technical foundation in musical instruments
Demonstrate an appropriate foundation on the technical workings and terminology of musical instruments such as voice, piano, guitar, and percussion.
develop a collaborative therapeutic relationship
Develop a mutually collaborative therapeutic relationship during treatment, fostering and gaining healthcare users' trust and cooperation.
direct movement experiences
Assist clients or patients in moving in a structured or improvisatory manner for expressive purposes.
educate on the prevention of illness
Offer evidence-based advice on how to avoid ill health, educate and advise individuals and their carers on how to prevent ill health and/or be able to advise how to improve their environment and health conditions. Provide advice on the identification of risks leading to ill health and help to increase the patients' resilience by targeting prevention and early intervention strategies.
empathise with the healthcare user
Understand the background of clients` and patients’ symptoms, difficulties and behaviour. Be empathetic about their issues; showing respect and reinforcing their autonomy, self-esteem and independence. Demonstrate a concern for their welfare and handle according to the personal boundaries, sensitivities, cultural differences and preferences of the client and patient in mind.
follow clinical guidelines
Follow agreed protocols and guidelines in support of healthcare practice which are provided by healthcare institutions, professional associations, or authorities and also scientific organisations.
identify characteristics of music
Identify the elemental, structural, and stylistic characteristics of music from various periods and cultures.
inform policy makers on health-related challenges
Provide useful information related to health care professions to ensure policy decisions are made in the benefit of communities.
interact with healthcare users
Communicate with clients and their carer’s, with the patient’s permission, to keep them informed about the clients’ and patients’ progress and safeguarding confidentiality.
listen actively
Give attention to what other people say, patiently understand points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times; able to listen carefully the needs of customers, clients, passengers, service users or others, and provide solutions accordingly.
manage healthcare users' data
Keep accurate client records which also satisfy legal and professional standards and ethical obligations in order to facilitate client management, ensuring that all clients' data (including verbal, written and electronic) are treated confidentially.
meet the requirements of legal bodies
Ensure the practice methods and procedures used are in compliance with the regulations and requirements of the legal governing authority in the field.
perform musical improvisations in therapy
Improvise music as a reaction to what the patient is communicating, in order to enhance the individual nature of the relationship between therapist and patient. Improvise instrumentally, vocally, or physically to meet client's therapeutic needs.
promote inclusion
Promote and respect diversity, and advocate for equal treatment of genders, ethnicities and minority groups in organisations in order to prevent discrimination and ensure inclusion and a positive environment.
provide health education
Provide evidence based strategies to promote healthy living, disease prevention and management.
record treated patient's information
Record information accurately relating to the progress of the patient during therapy sessions.
respond to changing situations in health care
Cope with pressure and respond appropriately and in time to unexpected and rapidly changing situations in healthcare.
work in a multicultural environment in health care
Interact, relate and communicate with individuals from a variety of different cultures, when working in a healthcare environment.
Optional knowledge 10 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
4 competencescognitive behavioural therapy
The solution-focused approach to treating mental disorders oriented towards solving problems by teaching new information-processing skills and coping mechanisms.
psychoacoustics
The characteristics of sound perception from music or speech and their psychological effects on the individual`s hearing.
psychoanalysis
The types of psychoanalytic theories and techniques that relate to the unconscious mental processes
psychosociology
The implications related to how an individual is behaving, depending on the group to which the individual belongs to and how this influences him/her.
Cross-sector
6 competencesneurophysiology
The medical specialty which is concerned with the study of the nervous system functionalities.
pedagogy
The discipline that concerns the theory and practice of education including the various instructional methods for educating individuals or groups.
philosophy
The different philosophical systems, their basic principles, values, ethics, ways of thinking, customs, practices and their impact on human culture.
relaxation techniques
The various methods and techniques used to alleviate stress and bring peace and relaxation to the body and mind. This includes activities such as yoga, qigong or t`ai chi.
sexology
The characteristics and evolution of human sexual activity, sexual orientation and the sexual relationship for various group types such as teenagers, elderly or disabled people.
victimology
The relationships between victims and perpetrators, the frequency of victimization and the psychological effects it has on the victim.
Optional skills and competences 4 competences
Occupation specific
1 competencedesign musical events involving patients
Design and implement musical events involving patients in order to respond to their needs.
Sector-specific
1 competencedevelop a repertoire for music therapy sessions
Develop and maintain a repertoire of music for music therapy according to age, culture and stylistic differences.
Cross-sector
2 competencesuse foreign languages for health-related research
Use foreign languages for conducting and collaborating in health-related research.
use foreign languages in patient care
Communicate in foreign languages with healthcare users, their carers, or services providers. Use foreign languages to faciliate patient care according to the needs of the patient.