Module Code - Title:
AE6023
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CLINICAL NEUROPSYCHOLOGY
Year Last Offered:
2026/7
Hours Per Week:
Grading Type:
N
Prerequisite Modules:
Rationale and Purpose of the Module:
To provide formal teaching in neuropsychology relevant to clinical practice
To do so in the context of an integrated neuroscientific approach
To offer teaching in neuroanatomy, neuropathology, neurology and neuropsychological assessment
To equip the trainee with the necessary knowledge and skills to work within the organisation of services, both in terms of service evaluation and intervention with organisational units, and understanding of legal and ethical issues
Syllabus:
Course participants will receive a background in neuroanatomy, neuropathology and neurology. This will be followed by the main part which will focus in neuropsychological syndromes, cognitive assessment and rehabilitation, teaching methods will include teaching seminar, discussions, video presentation and handouts. A proportion of the course/module will also be allocated for case discussion and supervision using both cases for demonstration and cases brought by participants.
Learning Outcomes:
Cognitive (Knowledge, Understanding, Application, Analysis, Evaluation, Synthesis)
Module participants will receive a background in neuroanatomy, neuropathology and neurology knowledge bases. To provide formal teaching in neuropsychology relevant to clinical practice
Affective (Attitudes and Values)
To promote student ability and commitment to practice within a strong ethical framework.
To stimulate studentsÆ capacity to engage in reflective practice.
Psychomotor (Physical Skills)
* To equip the trainee with the necessary knowledge and skills to work within the organisation of services, both in terms of service evaluation and intervention with organisational units, and understanding of legal and ethical issues
How the Module will be Taught and what will be the Learning Experiences of the Students:
Course participants will receive a background in neuroanatomy, neuropathology and neurology. This will be followed by the main part which will focus in neuropsychological syndromes, cognitive assessment and rehabilitation, teaching methods will include teaching seminar, discussions, video presentation and handouts. A proportion of the course/module will also be allocated for case discussion and supervision using both cases for demonstration and cases brought by participants.
Prime Texts:
Kolid, B Wishaw, IQ (1996)
Fundamentals of Human Neuropsychology (4th ed)
, Freeman San Francisco
Other Relevant Texts:
Lezak, M.D. (1995)
Neuropsychological Assessment (3rd ed)
, Oxford University Press
Programme(s) in which this Module is Offered:
DOCTOR OF CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY
Semester(s) Module is Offered:
Module Leader:
elaine.m.rogers@ul.ie