IMCAP-ND Level 1 Training Course

Dr. Grace Thompson speaks on the IMCAP-ND Course

 

IMCAP-ND Training Overview

The IMCAP-ND is a psychometrically tested musical-play observation instrument that focuses on how clients perceive, interpret, and create music with the therapist as the first step in formulating clinical goals and strategies. IMCAP-ND provides the therapist with a method for observing, listening, and rating musical: 1) social-emotional responses, 2) cognition/perception, and preferences, perceptual efficiency, and self-regulation.

To administer the IMCAP-ND, the therapist provides client-led music experiences that target specific musical-social capacities in order to formulate a musical profile. Consistent with the DIRFloortime Model and relationship-based music-centered work, the IMCAP-ND is composed of three components:1 ) three developmentally-based quantitative scales, 2) guiding principles for conducting the in-session assessment, and 3) templates to formulate goals and treatment plans.

IMCAP-ND Course Schedule

Origin, Theory & Philosophy of IMCAP-ND

  • Foundations & origins
  • Epistemology/Paradigm 
  • Music as the domain of health
  • Psychometrics: Reliability & Validity

Overview of IMCAP-ND rating scales (I, II, & III)

  • Scale I: Musical Emotional Assessment Rating Scale 
  • Scale II: Musical Cognitive Perception Scale
  • Scale III: Musical Responsiveness 

Outline of MT Assessment Session

  • Assessment protocols; clinical techniques
  • Procedural considerations
  • Musical & extra-musical considerations
  • Respecting the client’s nervous system & Individual Differences

 Musical Protocols & Procedures

  • Creating musical experiences to target assessment areas
  • Clinical techniques and procedural phases

Scoring Rating Scales 

  • Frequency & support scales
  • Practice scoring Scales I, II, & III
  • Discussion, analysis & interpretation of scores (video review)

 Writing and Communicating Outcomes

  • Intake & setting up the IMCAP-ND assessment
  • Reviewing the IMCAP-ND goal bank
  • Crafting clinical goals
  • Report writing
  • Communicating IMCAP-ND data to families and professionals
  • Expereince IMCAP-ND Automated Report writer

Course Formats

Online/hybrid: (Upcoming online Course. SAVE the DATES January 26, 27 & 28)

The online hybrid format consists of both asynchronous and synchronous online learning experiences. 

In-person/Hybrid

The in-person hybrid format consists of both live in-person learning as well as asynchronous experiences. 

Host a Training Near You

IMCAP-ND training courses have been taught throughout the USA, Europe, South America and Australia. Booking a training usually takes 7 months to 1 year of planning. If you are interested in hosting an IMCAP-ND training please email us at info@dmhmusictherapy.com