PSYCH-713 Assessment III: Neuropsychological Assessment
This course serves as a foundation for clinical practice and research activity in the important area of clinical neuropsychological assessment. It introduces the student to the techniques, methods and theories relevant to the evidence-based practice of clinical neuropsychological assessment. Core topics (not an exhaustive list) include- an overview of the neuropsychological evaluation- purpose, goals, models, consultant role, and interpretive logic; behavioral geography of the brain and the relevant clinical disorders; the rationale of "deficit" measurement and the interpretive process, and- specific neurocognitive functions (memory, language, visuo-perceptual and visuo-spatial, executive and motor function). Applied/embedded learning experiences will include- in-class observation/demonstration of specific assessment techniques, a laboratory component with practice administering key assessment instruments from each domain, and class exercises interpreting data and conceptualizing cases.
Prerequisite
Take
PSYCH-705 &
PSYCH-706. Restricted to Clinical Doctoral students only, except by permission of program director and instructor.