This module is planned to be onsite at Longy School of Music. If public health circumstances cause the classes to be moved to live Zoom videoconference, MHTP and Longy will make every effort to announce the change as soon as possible prior to the start of the module.
All students and faculty are required to adhere to the COVID-19 response procedures at Longy. Updated information on those requirements can be found here.
This is one of the residential modules at Longy School of Music as part of the Longy - MHTP Summer Institute. For information about where to stay, please contact the Area Coordinator, Alethea Khoo, CMP: akhoo@longy.edu
This is part of the MHTP core curriculum. Modules 1, 2, 3, and 4 must be completed before taking this Module. Additionally, a minimum of seven months must elapse between the student's first Module and the date of Module 5. For more details, learn more about registering for classes.
Introduction to Clinical Practicum & Care of the Dying (9 hours)
This is an introduction to, and experience of, clinical work in a nursing home, hospice, or hospital setting. Students will be oriented to clinical work in a healthcare facility, and will learn about infection control, safety, healthcare institution policies, advance care directives, Do Not Resuscitate orders, ethics, legal documents, confidentiality policies, insurance issues, patient privileges, and issues for healthcare choices. This will help a Certified Music Practitioner (CMP) understand end-of-life choices made by patient families.
The second session of this class continues with exploration of palliative care issues, including expectations of the dying, survivors, and medical staff. A critical part of this class is discussion of issues students might have with care of the dying, including grief, signs and symptoms of approaching death, gifts the dying may offer, and coping with stress, loss, and death. Appropriate musical repertoire will be reviewed.
Alterations in Health (5 hours)
This is an introduction to major diseases and injuries, symptoms, and treatments, as well as commonly used medications and how they affect the body, mind, and behavior, and awareness of a patient. This knowledge helps a CMP understand a patient’s response to therapeutic music, and helps with selection of appropriate music for that patient and patient condition.
Clinical Practicum (6 hours)
In this critical session, during the COVID-19 restrictions each student will sing or play for individuals and record those experiences prior to class both virtually and in their homes with in-class discussion of the recordings. During class students will virtually play for patients in a clinical setting under supervision of the Teacher, Area Coordinator, and/or an experienced CMP. There will be opportunities for post-clinical discussion and evaluation.
Pre-work for Module 5
When classes are onsite, students should have all of the required immunizations in order to participate in the Clinical Practicum at the facility chosen for their module. Please confirm with the Area Coordinator as each location’s requirements will be different.
Students have the option to watch “Being Mortal” at: www.pbs.org/wgbh/frontline/film/being-mortal .
If this module must be videoconference, prior to the class students will sing or play for individuals and record those experiences prior to class both virtually and in their homes with in-class discussion of the recordings. Specific instructions will be provided by the Module 5 Teacher.
And, as always, keep up with your reading. Read the required book from the Module 5 list in the MHTP Handbook.
Important considerations for module registration
A student must register for each Module at least one month in advance of the Module date. There is a $30 late fee for registrations and tuition payments after the one month deadline, except for first-time registrations. Please also note that MHTP classes are limited to 15 students so that our Teachers can best serve our students. Submitting an application well in advance of the scheduled Modules will ensure your place in the program.
Questions about registering for this Module 5? Contact the Cambridge, MA Area Coordinator:
Alethea Khoo, CMP
610-570-6023
akhoo@longy.edu