CBMT Music Therapy Ethics and Documentation

Question 1

The CBMT Code of Professional Practice is PRIMARILY intended to:

Accepted Answer

Guide ethical conduct and professional behavior of board-certified music therapists

Answer

The CBMT Code of Professional Practice establishes standards for ethical conduct and professional behavior expected of all board-certified music therapists.

Question 2

A music therapist discovers that a colleague is engaging in a dual relationship with a client. The MOST appropriate first step is to:

Accepted Answer

Consult the CBMT Code of Professional Practice and seek supervision

Answer

Consulting the Code of Professional Practice and seeking supervision provides ethical guidance and ensures the response follows proper professional and ethical channels.

Question 3

Informed consent in music therapy requires that clients understand:

Accepted Answer

The nature, purpose, and potential risks and benefits of music therapy

Answer

Informed consent means clients are given clear information about the nature, purpose, and potential risks and benefits of music therapy before agreeing to participate.

Question 4

A music therapist receives a gift from a grateful client. According to ethical guidelines, the BEST response is to:

Accepted Answer

Consider the clinical context and consult ethical guidelines before accepting

Answer

Ethical guidelines advise music therapists to carefully consider the clinical context, cultural factors, and potential impact on the therapeutic relationship before accepting gifts.

Question 5

Confidentiality in music therapy may be breached when:

Accepted Answer

A client discloses intent to harm themselves or others

Answer

Confidentiality may ethically and legally be breached when a client discloses intent to harm themselves or others, to fulfill duty-to-warn and duty-to-protect obligations.

CBMT - Certification Board for Music Therapists Practice Test

CBMT - Certification Board for Music Therapists Practice Test

CBMT Music Therapy Ethics and Documentation