The historical background of clinical neuropsychology and its development, the current status of the discipline, and possible future development will be reviewed. The status of clinical neuropsychology in Iceland, in the Nordic countries, and elsewhere in Europe will be discussed. Methodology and working practices in clinical neuropsychology will be introduced, as well as examples of referral questions, how they are answered, and what kinds of questions cannot be answered. Anatomy and physiology of the brain will be discussed, along with the various cognitive domains (e.g., memory, language, attention, and visual processing), how they relate to brain function, and how they are categorized (e.g., aphasia, apraxia, neglect). The main research methods used within neurology (e.g., EEG, EP, MRI) will be introduced.
- Knowledge: Explain the history and development of clinical neuropsychology in Iceland and internationally, and how the field might develop further. Explain what the main research methods in neurology can contribute.
- Skills: Explain the main cognitive domains and the limitations inherent in these categories. Explain limitations in the methodology of clinical neuropsychology.
- Competence: Assess when clinical neuropsychology cannot answer a referral question and when it is appropriate to refer elsewhere.
MsC or equivalent qualification in clinical psychology.