(b) For the purpose of accomplishing music therapy goals, music therapy services include, but are not limited to: (i) conducting an individualized assessment for the purpose of collecting systematic, comprehensive, and accurate data necessary to determine the course of action of a subsequent individualized treatment plan; (ii) planning and developing the individualized music therapy treatment plan that identifies an goals, individual’s objectives, and potential treatment intervention strategies; (iii) implementing the individualized music therapy treatment plan consistent with the overall treatment individual’s program; (iv) systematically evaluating and comparing the response to the individualized music therapy treatment individual’s plan and suggesting modifications as appropriate; (v) developing a discharge plan in collaboration with the individual and his family, treatment team, and other identified support networks where appropriate and available; (vi) minimizing the impact of environmental constraints as a barrier to participation in least restrictive environments for individuals engaging in music therapy; (vii) collaborating with and educating the individual and his family, caregiver, and others to foster an environment responsive to the developmental needs of the individual as addressed in music therapy; and (viii) consulting with groups, programs, organizations, or communities to improve accessibility to music therapy services. Section 408540. (A)(1) There is created the South Carolina Board of Music Therapy to assist the department on all matters pertaining to the education, examination, licensure, and continuing education of licensed, board certified music therapists and the practice of music therapy. (2)(a) The board must be composed of five members appointed as follows: (i) two members appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives; (ii) two members appointed by the President Pro Tempore of the Senate; and (iii) one member appointed by the Governor. (b) Two of the board members may not be licensed, board certified music therapists and the remaining three members must be licensed, board certified music therapists as follows:
(b) For the purpose of accomplishing music therapy goals, music therapy services include, but are not limited to: (i) conducting an individualized assessment for the purpose of collecting systematic, comprehensive, and accurate data necessary to determine the course of action of a subsequent individualized treatment plan; (ii) planning and developing the individualized music therapy treatment plan that identifies an individual’s goals, objectives, and potential treatment intervention strategies; (iii) implementing the individualized music therapy treatment plan consistent with the individual’s overall treatment program; (iv) systematically evaluating and comparing the individual’s response to the individualized music therapy treatment plan and suggesting modifications as appropriate; (v) developing a discharge plan in collaboration with the individual and his family, treatment team, and other identified support networks where appropriate and available; (vi) minimizing the impact of environmental constraints as a barrier to participation in least restrictive environments for individuals engaging in music therapy; (vii) collaborating with and educating the individual and his family, caregiver, and others to foster an environment responsive to the developmental needs of the individual as addressed in music therapy; and (viii) consulting with groups, programs, organizations, or communities to improve accessibility to music therapy services. Section 408540. (A)(1) There is created the South Carolina Board of Music Therapy to assist the department on all matters pertaining to the education, examination, licensure, and continuing education of licensed, board certified music therapists and the practice of music therapy. (2)(a) The board must be composed of five members appointed as follows: (i) two members appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives; (ii) two members appointed by the President Pro Tempore of the Senate; and (iii) one member appointed by the Governor. (b) Two of the board members may not be licensed, board certified music therapists and the remaining three members must be licensed, board certified music therapists as follows:
3093_20101207.docx