PSYC-7680: Clinical Neuropsychology

This course serves as an introduction to the field of clinical neuropsychology. Topics will cover functional neuroanatomy, the neurologic examination, the clinical interview in neuropsychology, pertinent behavioral observations (identifying neurologic signs), domains of neuropsychological assessment, how to administer and interpret the most widely used tests from each domain, and integrated neuropsychological report writing. We will review the neurologic and psychiatric disorders that frequently present for neuropsychological evaluation and the empirically supported techniques that can help manage and treat them. Subspecialties within clinical neuropsychology such as rehabilitation psychology, forensic neuropsychology, and pediatric neuropsychology will also be covered. Ethical and cultural considerations will be considered throughout the course. The emphasis on functional neuroanatomy is based on the assumption that, despite my best efforts, many of you will choose a specialty outside of clinical neuropsychology. Psychologists are experts in the study of the mind, yet few have a good grasp on the machinery that powers it. A detailed understanding of functional neuroanatomy is important for psychologists from all subdisciplines and essential to a comprehensive understanding of cognition, emotion, and behavior. This class will also focus on specific neurologic signs and syndromes such as agnosia, amnesia, aphasia, apraxia, etc. Students will acquire knowledge through lectures, video and audio case examples, explanation and demonstration of the neurological examination by a neurologist, human brain dissection (if possible), demonstration of a neuropsychological evaluation, practiced neuropsychological test administration, reviewed interpretations of neuropsychological test data, and supervised report writing.
Min. Credits: 3.0
Credit Basis: Quarter credit
Location(s): Antioch Univ Seattle
Method(s): Classroom
Faculty Consent Required: N
Program Approval Required: N
Course Type Psychology, Counseling and Therapy

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PSYC-7680: Clinical Neuropsychology