E-Book of Articles - World Federation of Music Therapy

Wheeler, Barbara: WMFT Proceedings of the Education Symposium
rehabilitation of neurological disorders - CP, Mental retardation, autism,
Rett Syndrome. Developmental therapy, and not psychotherapeutic. Taught
to and used by related professionals. Qualification unclear.
WFMT GUIDELINES NEEDED FOR MUSIC THERAPY EDUCATION FROM THE
SCANDINAVIAN POINT OF VIEW:
Entry Criteria:
Skills and qualifications in music
Awareness through literature study of music therapy
Informal experience in clinical situations
Suitability from the point of view of personality
Course criteria:
• Studies in music including piano, guitar, percussion, improvisation,
notation, composition and arranging, and auditory skills
• Theoretical studies including psychology, theory of therapy, theory of
music therapy, research methods
• Clinical pathology
• Studies in music therapy methods including group and
individual therapy methods, methods of assessment, methods of analysis
and evaluation, methods of case reporting
•• Experiential Training in Music Therapy including some form
of personal therapy and group therapy, and group dynamics
• Practica: undertaking clinical placements supervised by qualified music
therapists
• Ethical and professional studies
Examination Criteria:
• Practical, theoretical and music examinations
• Examination by external censors/examiners. A percentage of the course
should be externally and independently assessed.
• Examination of clinical competence
Discussion
The discussion focused on external examination. The external examiner
examines alongside the internal examiner. The external examiner can fail a
student, against the wishes of the internal examiner. However, it is the
decision of the university whether the external examiner’s assessment
carries sufficient weight to fail a student. Clinical work is evaluated by the
external examiner throughout the year. The external examiner is often in
partnership with the internal examiner. For instance, the external
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