COMMISSION

CLINICAL PRACTICE

Vision Statement

The Commission on Clinical Practice is intending to convey a dynamic view of the clinical practice of the profession that is effective for music therapists and other professionals who are interested in knowing the scope of the discipline in achieving the common goal: The health and well-being of humans.

Goals

1. •To expand the current WFMT International Library of Music by adding other categories;
   

2. •To continue working with WFMT members to compile a list of clinical experts in all regions;
   

3. •To assess Clinical Practice Standards in different countries around the world to promote and advance equivalencies;
   

4. •To develop list or registry database of international internship opportunities for students from all regions.
   

Projects

1. 1.International Library of Music: Collect songs categories such as Folk Songs, Children’s Songs, Songs for Older
   

       Adults. Timeline: September 2011-June 2012.

2. 2.Compile a list of music therapy practices across all WFMT regions: Liaise with WFMT Council Members, WFMT members,
   

       and professors in the various regions to develop a list of potential opportunities. Timeline: December 2011- December

       2011.

3. 3.Assess Clinical Standards in the WFMT regions to determine equivalencies and opportunities to develop international
   

       standards: Begin by assessing clinical practice standards and accreditation practices in the various regions. Liaise with the

       accreditation and certification Chair and the WFMT Council. Timeline: May 2011-Completion.

4. 4.Registry/List of International Internship Opportunities for Students: Liaise with Commission members and
   

       professors in the various regions to develop a list of potential opportunities. Timeline: September 2011-June 2012.