CBMT Music Therapy Ethics and Documentation 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which of the following is the BEST example of a SMART documentation goal for music therapy?
- Client will feel better through music
- Client will demonstrate improved mood
- Client will verbally identify two coping strategies using music within 6 weeks, as measured by session observation (Correct answer)
- Client will enjoy the sessions more
Correct answer: Client will verbally identify two coping strategies using music within 6 weeks, as measured by session observation
A SMART goal is Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound; verbally identifying two coping strategies within 6 weeks meets all criteria.
Question 2: Progress notes in music therapy MUST include:
- A full transcription of music played in the session
- Client's response to interventions and progress toward goals (Correct answer)
- The therapist's personal reflections about the session
- Administrative scheduling notes
Correct answer: Client's response to interventions and progress toward goals
Progress notes must document the client's behavioral response to music therapy interventions and observable progress or lack thereof toward established treatment goals.
Question 3: SOAP notes stand for which of the following?
- Subject, Observation, Assessment, Plan
- Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan (Correct answer)
- Summary, Outcome, Action, Progress
- Session, Observation, Analysis, Progress
Correct answer: Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan
SOAP notes organize clinical documentation into four sections: Subjective (client's report), Objective (observable data), Assessment (clinical interpretation), and Plan (next steps).
Question 4: A music therapist works in a school setting under IDEA. Documentation must align with:
- The facility's entertainment schedule
- The student's Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals (Correct answer)
- The music teacher's curriculum
- State music certification standards
Correct answer: The student's Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals
In school settings, music therapy services and documentation must directly align with and support the student's IEP goals as required by IDEA.
Question 5: Ethical use of social media as a music therapist means:
- Sharing session recordings to promote services
- Discussing client progress with clinical detail to educate others
- Maintaining strict confidentiality and never disclosing client information (Correct answer)
- Posting client photos with their verbal consent only
Correct answer: Maintaining strict confidentiality and never disclosing client information
Music therapists must maintain strict confidentiality on social media, never disclosing client identities or session details regardless of perceived consent.
Question 6: Which of the following represents a conflict of interest for a music therapist?
- Attending a music therapy conference
- Treating a family member as a client (Correct answer)
- Using music from multiple genres
- Seeking continuing education in a new technique
Correct answer: Treating a family member as a client
Treating a family member creates a dual relationship that constitutes a conflict of interest, compromising the therapist's objectivity and the client's welfare.
CBMT Music Therapy Ethics and Documentation 2
Which of the following is the BEST example of a SMART documentation goal for music therapy?