Course Description P690

Graduate training in clinical neuropsychology occurs in the context of
a whole graduate educational experience, and builds on the knowledge,
skills, and experiences that one has accrued in all aspects of life.
Each student engaging in a full academic year of training should
develop a core of basic skills and experiences in clinical
neuropsychology.  Mastery of a variety of assessment tools will be
emphasized.

The first semester will emphasize the components of neuropsychological
evaluation including:

1.	behavioral observation
2.	history taking and clinical interviewing
3.	test selection, test administration, and scoring
4.	interpretation of test data (psychometric properties, use of
normative data)
5.	report writing
6.	providing useful feedback to patients and families
7.	supportive counseling for families and patients

Based on individual interests, skills, and training needs, students
may emphasize different aspects of training to round out their overall
clinical education and training.  Our patients will be from community
referral sources.  We will be able to assess individuals from a wide
variety of age groups from children through older adults.  Most
patients will be seen at the Psychology Building, others may be
evaluated offsite.  Opportunities are also available for more advanced
students to see patients to rotate at other training sites.