ORS 681.700 Definitions for ORS 681.700 to 681.730

As used in ORS 681.700 to 681.730, unless the context requires otherwise:

“Music therapist” means a person licensed to practice music therapy under ORS 681.700 to 681.730.

“Music therapy” means the clinical and evidence-based use of specialized music techniques to accomplish individualized goals of music therapy clients by employing strategies and tools that include but are not limited to:

Acceptance of clients referred for music therapy by other health care or educational professionals, family members or caregivers;

Assessment of clients to determine appropriate music therapy services;

Development and implementation of individualized music therapy treatment plans that identify goals, objectives and strategies of music therapy that are appropriate for clients;

Use of music therapy techniques such as improvisation, performance, receptive music listening, song writing, lyric discussion, guided imagery with music, learning through music and movement to music;

Evaluation of a client’s response to music therapy techniques and to the client’s individualized music therapy treatment plan;

Any necessary modification of the client’s individualized music therapy treatment plan;

Any necessary collaboration with other health care professionals treating a client; and

Minimizing of barriers that may restrict a client’s ability to receive or fully benefit from music therapy services.

“Music therapy” does not include the diagnosis of physical, mental or communication disorders.