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S.F. No. 404 - Licensure for Music Therapists - Second Engrossment
 
Author: Senator Julie A. Rosen
 
Prepared By: Stephanie James, Senate Counsel (651/296-0103)
 
Date: March 4, 2014



 

SF 404 establishes licensure for music therapists.

Section 1 (146C.01) defines terms.

Section 2 (146C.05) requires the commissioner to establish a music therapy advisory council.

Section 3 ( 146C.10) requires licensure to engage in the practice of music therapy, effective July 1, 2015.

Subdivision 1 states that no person may practice music therapy unless the person is licensed under this chapter.

Subdivision 2 states that a person may not uses certain titles to indicate or imply the person is licensed as a music therapist unless licensed under this chapter.

Subdivision 3 exempts certain persons from licensure.

Section 4 (146C.15) establishes licensure requirements.

Subdivision 1 requires an applicant for licensure to submit an application and the appropriate fee to the Commissioner of Health.

Subdivision 2 states that to be qualified for licensure an applicant must:

  1. be 18 years of age or older;
  2. hold a bachelor’s degree or higher in music therapy or its equivalent from a program approved by the American Music Therapy Association or a successor organization within an accredited college or university;
  3. successfully complete a minimum of 1,200 hours of clinical training with at least 180 hours in pre-internship experiences and at least 900 hours in internship experiences provided that the internship is approved by an academic institution, the American Music Therapy Association, or any successor organization;
  4. successfully pass a background check; and
  5. provide proof of passing the examination for board certification or provide proof of registration by the National Music Therapy Registry, and proof that the person is currently a board certified or registered music therapist.

Subdivision 3 requires the commissioner to approve, approve with conditions, or deny licensure.  Requires the commissioner to notify the applicant of action taken, and if licensure is denied or approved with conditions the grounds for the commissioner’s determination.  Permits an applicant denied licensure or granted licensure with conditions to make a written request to the commissioner for reconsideration of the commissioner’s determination.  States that an applicant is allowed no more than one request for reconsideration in any two-year period.

Subdivision 4 requires the commissioner to issue a license to an applicant if the applicant has completed and submitted an application form and any applicable fees along with satisfactory evidence that the applicant is licensed and in good standing as a music therapist in another jurisdiction where the qualifications required are equal to or greater than those required in this chapter at the date of application.

Section 5 (146C.20) specifies that until July 1, 2016, the commissioner shall waive the examination requirement for an applicant who is board certified as a music therapist and in good standing with the certification board for music therapists; or designated as a registered music therapist, certified music therapist, or advanced music therapist, and in good standing with the National Music Therapy Registry.

Section 6 (146C.25) specifies the requirement for licensure renewal and inactive status.

Section 7 (146C.30) requires a licensee to inform the commissioner of any change in name, address, or employment within 30 days of the change.

Section 8 (146C.35) specifies what is included in the practice of music therapy.

Paragraph (a) states that the practice of music therapy includes the specialized use of music and the materials of music to restore, maintain, and improve cognitive, psychological, social or emotional, affective, physical, sensory or sensorimotor, motor, communicative, and physiological areas of functioning.

Paragraph (b) permits a licensee to accept referrals from health care and education professionals, family members, clients or caregivers.  Requires the therapist, before proving therapy services, to consult with a client’s physician, psychologist, primary care provider, or mental health professional to review the client’s diagnosis, treatment needs, and treatment plan.

Paragraph (c) requires a licensee to conduct a music therapy assessment of a client to determine the appropriate type of music therapy services to provide for the client.

Paragraph (d) requires a licensee to develop an individualized treatment plan for the client that identifies goals, objectives, and potential strategies of the music therapy services appropriate for the client.

Paragraph (e) requires the licensee to carry out the treatment plan in the least restrictive setting that is consistent with other services being provided to the client.

Paragraph (f) requires the licensee to evaluate the client’s response to music therapy and the treatment plan and suggest modifications as appropriate.

Paragraph (g) requires a licensee to develop a plan for determining when the provision of services is no longer needed.  Requires the license to consult with appropriate health care providers, educational providers, family members, or any other person the client relies on for support.

Paragraph (h) requires the licensee to collaborate with and educate the client and family or caregiver of the client about the needs of the client that are being addressed in music therapy, and the manner in which the therapy addresses those needs.

Section 9 (146C.40) establishes the grounds for disciplinary action and what action may be taken.  Requires the commissioner to contract with the health professionals services program to provide services for licensees of this chapter.

Section 10 (146C.45) establishes the fees.

Section 11 specifies the effective date of this chapter.

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