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Overview

You are introduced to clinical practice by developing professional competency in test administration and interpretation. Neuropsychology case observation within the La Trobe University Psychology Clinic will allow modelling of clinical neuropsychology skills, including history-taking and behavioural observations. An introduction to writing case notes will also be provided.

Portfolio

Office of the Provost

School

Psychology and Public Health

Subject coordinator

Rowena Beecham

Subject type

Postgraduate

Year level

Year Level 5 - Masters

AQF level

Level 9 - Masters Degree

Available as elective

No

Available to study abroad / exchange students

No

Capstone subject

No

Academic progress review - Schedule A subject

Yes

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Learning resources

Prescribed - Book - Neuropsychological Assessment

Prescribed - Book - A Compendium of Neuropsychological Tests

Prescribed - Book - Evidence of Absence: A Guide to Cognitive Assessment in Australia.

Recommended - Book - Ethical Decision Making in Clinical Neuropsychology

Career ready

Career focused:This subject contains career development learning or professional engagement opportunities
Work based learning (placement):Yes
Self sourced or Uni sourced placement:Uni sourced
Entire subject or partial subject:Entire subject
Total hours/days required:

Total = 90 hours - 36 hours in class activities (including role plays, case observation etc.); 24 hours attendance at case analysis; 30 hours test administration practice

Location of work based learning:Metro
Work based learning additional requirements:

Police check, WWCC required

Completed at University Psychology Clinic

Subject intended learning outcomes

On successful completion you will be able to:
1.
Select, administer, and interpret neuropsychological tests.
2.
Apply advanced knowledge of case conceptualisation and assessment of common neuropsychological disorders across cultures and the life span.
3.
Articulate neuropsychological practice in accordance with professional management standards and guidelines and the regulating bodies code of ethics.
4.
Demonstrate readiness for a neuropsychological placement.

Requisite rules

Prerequisites: Students must be admitted in one of the following courses: SMCNP