Thanks Musicman for you coments. I suspect your qualifications is a college degree but I am particulary suspect to this "Certified Music Practitioner" course which is a series of 5 weekends. In looking over the material I don't really see anything that compels me to make the investments required for this certification. I know of no facilities that call for this type of certificate. I also see very litle that I haven't had to address before in my own life experiences.
Before I comment much futher, I must add that I have been studying for the past year & a half to get the Ohio State Medical license in Massage Therapy, so I had the anatomy & other medical type things. But I've also played at many a bedside of folks I know crossing Jordan's River. Yes it is different from a regular performance but mostly because you can be more specific with your repertoire fine tuning it to what they "want to hear" instead of a crowd.
I am sure the four year degree has it's benifits But this 5 weekend deal I am really in suspect to it.
Charcloth