CMU alumna Cindy Bass\u2019 practicum helped her to create a new job position and employment for herself.<\/p>\n
As part of her practicum experiences, Cindy, who graduated from CMU in 2009 as a mature student with a Bachelor of Music Therapy degree, volunteered her services at Extendicare Tuxedo Villa personal care home in Winnipeg, where there was no music therapy program in place. She ended up with a permanent part-time job.<\/p>\n
She now works as a Canadian Association for Music Therapy-accredited music therapist at Tuxedo Villa and at another personal care home. As well, she runs her own private-practice business for children with special needs, which she plans to expand in the future.<\/p>\n
Cindy also fulfilled practicum assignments in Winnipeg at Riverview Health Centre, St. Amant Centre, and several elementary schools, giving her a taste of working with different clientele.<\/p>\n
Cindy credits her practica to giving her hands-on experience and figuring out which populations and environments were a good fit for her.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe practicum experience was definitely one of the greatest parts of the whole learning experience,\u201d says Cindy. \u201cThere is nothing quite like hands-on experience that prepares you for the working world. It also gives you a very good idea of knowing whether it is the right profession for you or not.<\/p>\n
\u201cCMU definitely prepared me to get out there and do the work,\u201d she adds.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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