Management of Social, Emotional, Cognitive and Neurological Disorders using Evidence-based Music Therapy Techniques

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Friday, March 3, 2023, 8:00 AM - Saturday, March 4, 2023, 5:00 PM, Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar, Doha, Qatar

The activity entitled “Management of social, emotional, cognitive and neurological disorders using evidence-based music therapy techniques” is a twelve-hours long activity that runs over 3 days. Run by an expert team of Physicians, Music therapists, Neurologist and Neuroscientist, it includes case-based discussions, lectures, simulations, small group discussions and hands-on activities using musical instruments. Participants will learn about latest discoveries of cognitive neuroscience and neurophysiology; some of the techniques presented are Rhythmic Auditory Stimulation (RAS), Therapeutic Instrumental Music Performance (TIMP), Melodic Intonation Therapy (MIT), Musical Speech Stimulation (MUSTIM), Rhythmic Speech Cuing (RSC), Vocal Intonation Therapy (VIT), Therapeutic Singing (TS), Oral Motor and Respiratory Exercises (OMREX), Musical Sensory Orientation Training (MSOT), Musical Neglect Training (MNT) , Musical Attention Control Training (MACT), Musical Mnemonics Training (MMT), Associative Mood and Memory Training (AMMT). At the end of this activity, participants will be able to: 1- Outline presentations and symptomatology of common social, cognitive and neurological disorders. 2- Explain the classification of sensorimotor and cognitive techniques in music therapy 3- Examine the importance of the cultural background in the effect of music on brain and emotions. 4- Outline the guideline on how to refer, plan, conduct and report a music therapy session 5- Evaluate the benefits and modalities of drumming circles in their field of practice. 6- Explain how music and music tools can help foster selfesteem and express emotions. 7- Name the evidence-based techniques that can be used to treat speech and motor deficits 8- Describe the music therapy techniques that can be used in Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases. 9- Evaluate the skills needed to implement the techniques presented. 10- Assess a case of autism or ADHD for music therapy 11- Describe the music therapy techniques that can be used with children with special needs in education and therapy.

1. - Outline presentations and symptomatology of common social, cognitive and neurological disorders.
2. - Outline the guideline on how to refer, plan, conduct and report a music therapy session
3. - Explain how music and music tools such as drumming circles can help foster self-esteem and express emotions.
4. - Name the evidence-based sensorimotor and cognitive techniques that can be used to treat speech and motor deficits such as in Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases, autism or ADHD.

• Regular Fees: $100 / 365 QR
• Early bird: $75 / 273 QR (valid till end of February 23, 2023)

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Changes or Cancellations

• Name changes or substitutions are not permitted.
• All cancellation and refund requests must be made in writing and submitted via email to [email protected].
• For a full refund of the registration fee, the cancellation request must be received at least 7 days prior to the session. No refund will be offered for cancellation request thereafter.
• We will attempt to process the refund within 30 days of receiving any cancellation request.
• Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar reserves the right to cancel the course. In the event of a cancellation, fee deposit will be returned, but we will not be responsible for any other expenses including restricted or non-refundable airfare or hotel deposits.

DHP 

Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar is accredited as a provider of Continuing Medical Education (CME) and Continuing Professional Development (CPD) by the Ministry of Public Health's Department of Healthcare Professions.

This activity is an Accredited Group Learning Activity (Category 1) as defined by the Ministry of Public Health's Department of Healthcare Professions-Accreditation Section and is approved for a maximum of 13.25 hours.

ACCME

Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar designates this Live Activity for a maximum of 13.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.


Disclosure of Relationships/Content Validity

It is the policy of Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar to adhere to the Department of Healthcare Professions (DHP) and Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) Criteria, Policies, and Standards for Commercial Support and content validation in order to ensure fair balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor in all its sponsored programs. All faculty participating in sponsored programs are expected to disclose relevant financial relationships pertaining to their contribution to the activity, and any discussions of off-label or investigational uses of approved commercial products or devices, or of any products or devices not yet approved in the United States and elsewhere. WCM-Q CME/CPD activities are intended to be evidence-based and free of commercial bias. 

Scientific Planning Committee: Ghizlane Bendriss, PhD, Aseel Massoud, MD, Rula Barghouthi, Music Therapy BA, PM, MA, George Oro, have no relevant financial relationships to disclose and will not be discussing unlabeled/unapproved use of drugs or products.

Course Faculty: Ghizlane Bendriss, PhD, Aseel Massoud, MD, Rula Barghouthi, Music Therapy BA, PM, MA, Khaled Zamel, MD, George Oro, have no relevant financial relationships to disclose and will not be discussing unlabeled/unapproved use of drugs or products.

Administrative Contact: Ameena Abdul Rahim has no relevant financial relationship to disclose and will not be discussing unlabeled/unapproved use of drugs or products.
 
The scientific planning committee has reviewed all disclosed financial relationships of speakers, moderators, facilitators and/or authors in advance of this CPD activity and has implemented procedures to manage any potential or real conflicts of interest.

The registration form for this activity is currently unavailable.

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar adheres to the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CE activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers or others are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible entities (commercial interests). All relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.