James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2021

PY5006 - Clinical Neuropsychology

Available to MPsych or DPsych students or with permission of the Programme Director.

Subject Description

This subject will provide knowledge, skills and experience in neuropsychological assessment and management for clinical psychology practice. The fundamentals of neuroanatomy, neuropathology and neurological investigations will be reviewed. General issues of neuropsychological assessment will be introduced. These will then be applied to common adult clinical disorders and rehabilitation management.

Learning Outcomes

• identify the gross and functional neuroanatomy of the human brain
• differentiate common neurological, psychiatric and behavioural disorders
• describe common neuropsychological syndromes
• demonstrate the ability to plan a neuropsychological assessment
• integrate neuropsychological data into a useful, problem-oriented report
• demonstrate skills in positive neuropsychological assessment, and strengths-focussed treatment planning

Subject Assessment

• Written > Examination - In class - (30%) - Individual
• Participation > Class participation - Individual
• Written > Case report 1 - (40%) - Individual
• Written > Critical appraisal/review - (30%) - Individual

Note that minor variations might occur due to the continuous subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.

Special Assessment Requirements

Passing requirements: complete and submit all assessment items; participate in all scheduled classes; achieve a cumulative score of at least 50% after the application of any penalties such as late penalties.

Inadmissible Subject Combinations:  PY5301 PY5302 PY5303 PY5304 PY5305 PY6301 PY6302 PY6303

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