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VII. Doctoral Education in Clinical Neuropsychology
Specialization in clinical neuropsychology begins at the doctoral level
which provides the Generic psychology and clinical cores. In addition,
it includes foundations for the study of brain-behavior relations and the
practice of clinical neuropsychology. All of these are specified above
in Sections VI and [VII].
VIII.
Doctoral education in clinical neuropsychology occurs at a regionally
accredited institution. All basic aspects of the generic psychology and
generic clinical cores should be completed at the doctoral level. The foundation
of brain-behavior relationships should be developed to a considerable degree
at this level of training. Yet, variability may occur between doctoral
programs in the degree to which foundations of brain-behavior relationships
and clinical neuropsychology practice are emphasized.
Entry and exit criteria for this level are those specified by the doctoral
program.
IX. Internship Training in Clinical Neuropsychology
The purpose of the internship is to complete training in the general
practice of professional psychology and extend specialty preparation in
science and professional practice in clinical neuropsychology. The percentage
of time in clinical neuropsychology should be determined by the training
needs of the individual intern.
Internships must be completed in an APA or CPA approved professional
psychology training program. Internship entry requirements are the completion
of all graduate education and training requirements including the completion
of the doctoral dissertation.
X. Residency Education and Training in Clinical Neuropsychology
Residency education and training is designed to provide clinical, didactic,
and academic training to produce an advanced level of competence in the
specialty of clinical neuropsychology and to complete the education and
training necessary for independent practice in the specialty. The
postdoctoral residency program is a required component in specialty
education in clinical neuropsychology. The expected period of residency
extends for the equivalent of 2 years of full-time education and training.
The residency experience must occur on at least a half-time basis.
These programs will pursue accreditation supporting the following assurances.
1. The faculty is comprised of a board-certified clinical neuropsychologist
and other professional psychologists;
2. Training is provided at a fixed she or on formally affiliated and
geographically proximate training sites, with primarily on-site supervision;
3. There is access to clinical services and training programs in medical
specialties and allied professions;
4. There are interactions with other residents in medical specialties
and allied professions, if not other residents in clinical neuropsychology;
5. Each resident spends significant percentages of time in clinical
service, and clinical research, and educational activities, appropriate
to the individual resident s training needs.
Entry into a clinical neuropsychology residency program should be based
upon completion of an APA or CPA accredited doctoral education and training
program. Clinical neuropsychology residents will have successfully completed
an APA or CPA accredited internship program which includes some training
in clinical neuropsychology.
Exit criteria for the residency are as follows:
1. Advanced skill in the neuropsychological evaluation, treatment and
consultation to patients and professionals sufficient to practice on an
independent basis;
2. Advanced understanding of brain-behavior relationships;
3. Scholarly activity, e.g., submission of a study or literature review
for publication, presentation, submission of a grant proposal or outcome
assessment;
4. A formal evaluation of competency in the exit criteria 1 through
3 shall occur in the residency program;
5. Eligibility for state or provincial licensure or certification for
the independent practice of psychology;
6. Eligibility for board certification in clinical neuropsychology
by the American Board of Professional Psychology.
XI. Nature and Place of Subspecialties Within Clinical Neuropsychology
In the future, subspecialties in clinical neuropsychology may be recognized
(e.g., child, pediatric, geriatric, rehabilitation). In fact, many clinical
neuropsychologists currently concentrate their professional and scientific
activities in relatively focused areas of the clinical neuropsychology
specialty. Thus, it is expected that some or all of these areas of concentration
will eventually be seen as bona fide subspecialties. One implication of
this view is that residencies may emerge that reflect concentrations in
these subspecialties.
XII. Continuing Education in Clinical Neuropsychology
All specialists in clinical neuropsychology are expected to engage
in annual continuing education. The goal of continuing education is to
enhance or maintain the already established competence of clinical neuropsychologists
by updating previously acquired knowledge and skills or by acquiring new
knowledge or skills. Continuing education is not a method for acquiring
core knowledge or skills to practice clinical neuropsychology or identify
oneself as a clinical neuropsychologist. Continuing education also should
not be the primary vehicle for career changes from another specialty area
in psychology to clinical neuropsychology.
XIII. Diversity in Education and Training
The specialty of clinical neuropsychology should attempt to actively
involve (enroll, recruit) individuals from diverse backgrounds at all levels
of education and training in clinical neuropsychology.
XIV. Application of the Model
This document is not to be applied retroactively to individuals currently
trained or in training in the specialty of clinical neuropsychology. Individuals
entering the specialty or training for the specialty of clinical neuropsychology
prior to the implementation of this document are governed by existing
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