Course - Practical Training - Clinical Neuropsychology - PSYPRO4606
PSYPRO4606 - Practical Training - Clinical Neuropsychology
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Practical examination
Grade: Passed / Not Passed
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Practical examination | 100/100 |
Course content
Knowledge about the brain and its functioning increases our understanding of the patient. Neuropsychological expertise is important in all types of clinical psychological activities. The aim of this course, in combination with the course PSYPRO 4605, is to provide the student with an understanding of neuropsychological methods and to provide training in practical clinical neuropsychology.
Learning outcome
Knowledge:
- The student should be able to describe the neuropsychological assessment, why and when it is performed, and what kind of information it provides.
- The student should be able to administer a selection of important neuropsychological tests and to know what these tests are measuring.
- The student should be able to describe conditions that might influence the reliability and validity of the neuropsychological assessment.
- The student should be able to describe different challenges when assessing particular groups such as children or the elderly.
Skills:
- The student should be able to evaluate when a neuropsychological assessment should be performed or initiated.
- The student should be able to perform an anamnestic interview of the patient and to collect relevant background information.
- The student should be able to administer and score a selection of central neuropsychological tests. Have observed the use of a larger number of neuropsychological tests and methods.
- The student should be able to draw conclusions regarding the patient´s cognitive functioning based on the neuropsychological profile.
General competence:
- The student should be able to integrate neuropsychological knowledge with other clinical experience.
- The student has knowledge of differential diagnostics, including different neurological conditions and mental disorders.
- The student can use and evaluate comparative information where applicable.
- The student has the expertise and skills necessary for initiating a neuropsychological examination and have the basic knowledge to understand the neuropsychological test results.
- The student has basic knowledge of how a report from a neuropsychological survey is written.
- The student is able to describe current measures and implications from a neuropsychological examination
Learning methods and activities
The course consists of lectures in the use of neuropsychological tests, test practice and neuropsychological practice. The evaluation of the course is based on the active participation of the student and in accordance to the Guidelines for the implementation and evaluation of clinical practice.
Compulsory assignments
- 100% attendance at staff
- 100% attendance at practise
- 80 % attendance testing course
Further on evaluation
The student is allowed to repeat this course one time if first time is evaluated Fail. Failed course must be fully repeated and so must all mandatory assignments. The course is evaluated according to "Guidelines for the implementation and evaluation of clinical practice".
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required:
Clinical Psychology Programme, 6 years (CPSY6)
Required previous knowledge
Passed exam in PSYPRO4201-4204 and PSYPRO4601-4604 is required.The class is divided into two this semester. One group will take the PSYPRO4605 and PSYPRO4606, the second group PSYPRO4505 and perspective course, and reverse the following semester.
Course materials
Any articles / supporting literature will be, if required, given by the trainers. The syllabus for the course PSYPRO4605 - Clinical Neuropsychology, must also be regarded as supporting literature.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSYPRO4081 | 7.5 | AUTUMN 2011 | |
| PSYK4606 | 7.5 | AUTUMN 2024 |
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Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Second degree level
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2024
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: SPRING 2025
Language of instruction: Norwegian
Location: Trondheim
- Psychology
Examination
Examination arrangement: Practical examination
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Autumn ORD Practical examination 100/100 2024-11-22 14:00
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Room Building Number of candidates - Spring ORD Practical examination 100/100
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Room Building Number of candidates
- * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"