Neuropsychological Assessment

Catalog description

This course contains two main components, didactic and experiential. The didactic component concentrates on teaching the students the most encountered neuropathological syndromes addressing their etiology, dynamics, symptomatology, and phenomenology. The second component of the course focuses on the development of competence in the administration, correction, and interpretation of neuropsychological techniques. This test will be presented in the context of the different batteries of tests currently utilized to assess attention/concentration, memory, language, motor functioning, visual constructive and nonverbal skills, and executive functions. The student will have the opportunity to perform at least one of these batteries. The students will acquire the ability to recognize the various neuropathological syndromes presented in class and to accurately report test findings. Pre-requisite(s): NPS 5110 , SCP 6522 , and SCP 6580