Neuropsychological Assessment

Catalog description

This course contains two main components, didactic and experiential. The didactic component concentrates on teaching the students the most commonly 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): PHS 1511 , PHS 1652 , and PHS 1658