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APPENDIX III
The Clinical Neuropsychologist 1989, Vol. 3, No. 1, pp. 22
Definition of a Clinical Neuropsychologist
THE FOLLOWING STATEMENT WAS ADOPTED BY
THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF DIVISION 40
AT THE APA MEETING ON AUGUST 12,1988
A Clinical Neuropsychologist is a professional psychologist who applies
principles of assessment and intervention based upon the scientific study
of human behavior as it relates to normal and abnormal functioning of the
central nervous system. The Clinical Neuropsychologist is a doctoral-level
psychology provider of diagnostic and intervention services who has demonstrated
competence in the application of such principles for human welfare following:
A. Successful completion of systematic didactic and experiential training in neuropsychology and neuroscience at a regionally accredited university;
B. Two or more years of appropriate supervised training applying neuropsychological services in a clinical setting;
C. Licensing and certification to provide psychological services to the public by the laws of the state or province in which he or she practices:
D. Review by one s peers as a test of these competencies.
Attainment of the ABCN/ABPP Diploma in Clinical Neuropsychology is the clearest evidence of competence as a Clinical Neuropsychologist, assuring that all of these criteria have been met.
This statement reflects the official position of the Division of Clinical
Neuropsychology and should not be construed as either contrary to or supraordinate
to the policies of the APA at large.
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