Clinical Neuropsychology (PSYC8171)
Information valid for Semester 1, 2025
Course level
Postgraduate Coursework
Faculty
Health, Medicine and Behavioural Sciences
School
Psychology School
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Attendance mode
In Person
Class hours
General contact hours 4 Hours/ Week
4C
Incompatible
PSYC8223, PSYC8233
Recommended prerequisite
PSYC8161
Restricted
Restricted to students in MClinNeur&ClinPsych
Assessment methods
Seminar presentation and Essays.
Course enquiries
Professor Gail Robinson (Semester 1, St Lucia, In person)
Professor Gail Robinson
Current course offerings
Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
Semester 1, 2025 (24/02/2025 - 21/06/2025) | St Lucia | In Person | Course Profile |
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Course description
This unit addresses the diagnosis management of developmental and adult neuropsychological disorders. Specifically, the material will cover developmental disabilities, epilepsy and acquired brain injury, focusing on the diagnosis of disorders of attention, memory, language and movement. To follow from PSYC8161 Neuroanatomy for Neuropsychologists , the teaching material will be based on human neuroanatomy and diagnostic neuroscience principles. The theoretical perspective will include principles of cognitive neuropsychology. The first three seminars will cover topics on paediatric disorders. Thereafter, the emphasis will be on rehabilitation of adult neuropsychological disorders. This unit serves as an introduction to the diversity of neuropsychological disorders and their causes.