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Fact Sheet - Music Therapy for Pain Management
2021
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English
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American Music Therapy Association
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Hospital
Burns
Cancer
Pain
Pain management
Children
Adults
Elderly

Music therapists work across populations and age groups to assist with pain management, from children during painful procedures to people at end-of-life care. Music therapists address acute, chronic as well as procedural pain.

Read the factsheet
Music Therapy Association of Alberta (MTAA)
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English
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Music Therapy Association of Alberta (MTAA)
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Qualifications & associations
Associations
Music Therapists
Adults

The Music Therapy Association of Alberta (MTAA) is the Alberta chapter of CAMT

http://www.mtaa.ca
Music Therapy Association of BC (MTABC)
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English
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Music Therapy Association of BC (MTABC)
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Qualifications & associations
Associations
Music Therapists
Adults

The Music Therapy Association of BC (MTABC) is the British Columbia Chapter of CAMT

http://www.mtabc.com
Music Therapy Association of Manitoba (MTAM)
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English
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Music Therapy Association of Manitoba (MTAM)
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Qualifications & associations
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Music Therapists
Adults

The Music Therapy Association of Manitoba (MTAM) is the Manitoba Chapter of CAMT

http://www.mtamanitoba.ca
Music Therapy Association of Ontario (MTAO)
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English
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Music Therapy Association of Ontario (MTAO)
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Qualifications & associations
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Music Therapists
Adults

The Music Therapy Association of Ontario (MTAO) is the Ontario Chapter of the Canadian Association of Music Therapists (CAMT).

http://www.musictherapyontario.com
Music Therapy Association of Saskatchewan (MTAS)
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English
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Music Therapy Association of Saskatchewan (MTAS)
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Qualifications & associations
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Music Therapists
Adults

The Music Therapy Association of Saskatchewan (MTAS) is the Saskatchewan chapter of CAMT

http://www.musictherapysk.com
University of Toronto - Masters in Applied Music and Health
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English
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University of Toronto
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Training program
School
Music Therapists
Students
Education and training
Adults

Located in Toronto, Ontario, University of Toronto's Faculty of Music offers the Masters program in Applied Music and Health, approved by the Canadian Association of Music Therapists. 

To read the description of the MMus program in Applied Music and Health, choose "Music and Health - Applied" and "MMus in Applied Music and Health" from the drop down menus at the top of the page. 

University of Toronto's website - Program description
University of Toronto - PhD in Music and Health Sciences
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English
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University of Toronto
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School
Music Therapists
Students
Adults

Located in Toronto, Ontario, University of Toronto's Faculty of Music offers the PhD program in Music and Health Sciences. 

 

University de Toronto's website - PhD in Music and Health Sciences
Wilfrid Laurier University - Music therapy education & programs
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English
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Wilfrid Laurier University
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Music Therapists
Students
Adults

 Located in Ontario (Canada), Wilfrid Laurier University offers the Bachelor of Arts (BA) and the Master (MMT) Degrees of Music Therapy

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Wilfrid Laurier University - PhD in Music
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English
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Wilfrid University - PhD in Music
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Music Therapists
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Adults

Located in Ontario (Canada), Wilfrid Laurier University offers the PhD program in Music - option music therapy. 

Wilfrid Laurier University's website - PhD in Music
World Federation of Music Therapy (WFMT)
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English
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World Federation of Music Therapy (WFMT)
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Qualifications & associations
Associations
Music Therapists
Adults

The World Federation of Music Therapy (WFMT) is an international non-for-profit organization bringing together music therapy associations and individuals interested in developing and promoting music therapy globally through the exchange of information, collaboration among professionals, and actions. Founded in 1985 in Genoa, Italy, it is the only worldwide professional organization representing music therapy in many areas of the world. The members of the Federation are music therapy organizations, training programs, certified music therapists, music therapy students, and individuals associated with music therapy. WFMT is an international body, with officers, commissioners, and regional liaisons in all regions of the world.

WFMT's website