The Public Music for Medical Environments (PMME) program prepares musicians to provide live music in public areas of medical environments, such as lobbies, waiting areas, nurse’s stations, and care centers. It does not train a musician to play at the bedside, just in the public areas.
PMME is designed as a first step for musicians who are curious about therapeutic music or want to gain experience in healthcare settings before committing to bedside therapeutic music training.
Who This Program Is For
PMME is well-suited for:
- Musicians interested in healthcare or healing environments
- Musicians exploring therapeutic music for the first time
- Those considering the Clinical Musician Certification Program (CMCP) but not ready to enroll
- Musicians seeking structured guidance for playing in the public areas of medical facilities
No prior therapeutic music training is required.
What You Will Learn
Participants in PMME will be introduced to:
- Appropriate repertoire selection for medical environments
- Professional and respectful behavior in healthcare settings
- The effects of music on the human body, mind, and spirit
- Foundational concepts of therapeutic music
- Expectations and boundaries when playing in public medical spaces
PMME training does not qualify a musician to provide bedside therapeutic music.
This program focuses exclusively on public spaces within medical environments. Musicians interested in bedside therapeutic music should explore the Clinical Musician Certification Program (CMCP).
Course Format
- Format: Online, self-paced
- Access Period: Purchasing the PMME course provides access to the online PMME platform for six months from the date of purchase.
- Delivery: Course access information is sent by email within 48 hours of purchase.
Course Requirements & Certificate of Completion
There are two levels of completion:
- Study portion—complete the online study portion
- Experience portion—complete the study portion, submit book reports, and a recording of repertoire appropriate for a healthcare facility, according to instructions given in the course, and paying a certification fee.
PMME is available as an online course.
Course access details will be emailed within 48 hours after successful purchase via credit card or PayPal. Cost $30
PMME is available as an online course. Course access details will be emailed within 48 hours after successful purchase via credit card or PayPal.
Cost of course: $30