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PSYN8853 – Advanced Evidence-Based Neuropsychological Assessment
2021 – Session 1, Weekday attendance, North Ryde
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General Information
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| Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Jennifer Batchelor
Lecturer
Melanie Porter
Carolyn Schniering
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| Credit points |
Credit points
10
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| Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
Admission to MClinNeuro
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| Corequisites |
Corequisites
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| Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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| Unit description |
Unit description
This unit provides an introduction to an evidence-based approach to neuropsychological assessment and familiarises students with the Wechsler scales that are commonly used in advanced neuropsychological practice. Detailed theoretical and clinical information is provided, as well as training in the administration and scoring of selected instruments. Tests covered include those typically employed to assess intellectual function and memory, and both adult and child assessment techniques are addressed. Students are introduced to the Advanced Clinical Solutions that include tests of premorbid function, performance validity, reliable change and demographic adjustment that advance the use and interpretation of clinical assessment. To support the first supervised clinical placement, a structure for clinical interviewing and history taking is introduced; counselling and assessment skills are presented to use to support distressed and to assess suicidal clients.
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Important Academic Dates
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Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
- ULO1: Administer, score, and interpret results on a variety of neuropsychological tests, taking into account base rates in clinical interpretation.
- ULO2: Apply an evidence-based framework for judging the quality of psychometric measures, and demonstrate understanding of flexible hypothesis testing in neuropsychological assessment.
- ULO3: Demonstrate skills in suicide and risk assessment, and responsibility in ethical practice.
Assessment Tasks
| Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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| WAIS-IV Take home scoring Exam | 15% | Yes | 16/03/21 |
| WMS-IV Pass out Examination | 0% | Yes | 01/05/21 |
| WMS-IV Take home scoring Exam Part 2 | 15% | Yes | 06/04/21 |
| Ethics Assignment | 15% | Yes | 08/06/21 |
| WISC-V Pass out Examination | 0% | Yes | 22/05/2021 |
| WAIS-IV Pass out Examination | 0% | Yes | 20/03/2021 |
| Report using ACS Software | 30% | Yes | 01/06/2021 |
| WMS-IV Take home scoring Exam Part 1 | 15% | Yes | 30/03/2021 |
| Suicide and Risk Assessment Quiz | 10% | Yes | 01/04/2021 |
WAIS-IV Take home scoring Exam
Assessment Type 1: Clinical performance evaluation
Indicative Time on Task 2: 5 hours
Due: 16/03/21
Weighting: 15%
This is a hurdle assessment task (see assessment policy for more information on hurdle assessment tasks)
This is a take home scoring exercise based on the WAIS-IV
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Administer, score, and interpret results on a variety of neuropsychological tests, taking into account base rates in clinical interpretation.
WMS-IV Pass out Examination
Assessment Type 1: Clinical performance evaluation
Indicative Time on Task 2: 10 hours
Due: 01/05/21
Weighting: 0%
This is a hurdle assessment task (see assessment policy for more information on hurdle assessment tasks)
The pass-out examination involves the student administering the WMS-IV to an examiner who will assess their competency in test administration
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Administer, score, and interpret results on a variety of neuropsychological tests, taking into account base rates in clinical interpretation.
WMS-IV Take home scoring Exam Part 2
Assessment Type 1: Clinical performance evaluation
Indicative Time on Task 2: 5 hours
Due: 06/04/21
Weighting: 15%
This is a hurdle assessment task (see assessment policy for more information on hurdle assessment tasks)
This is a take home scoring exercise based on the WMS-IV
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Administer, score, and interpret results on a variety of neuropsychological tests, taking into account base rates in clinical interpretation.
Ethics Assignment
Assessment Type 1: Essay
Indicative Time on Task 2: 12 hours
Due: 08/06/21
Weighting: 15%
This is a hurdle assessment task (see assessment policy for more information on hurdle assessment tasks)
This is a 1000-word written assignment based on the Ethics Workshop
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Demonstrate skills in suicide and risk assessment, and responsibility in ethical practice.
WISC-V Pass out Examination
Assessment Type 1: Clinical performance evaluation
Indicative Time on Task 2: 12 hours
Due: 22/05/2021
Weighting: 0%
This is a hurdle assessment task (see assessment policy for more information on hurdle assessment tasks)
The pass-out examination involves the student administering the WISC-V to an examiner who will assess their competency in test administration
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Administer, score, and interpret results on a variety of neuropsychological tests, taking into account base rates in clinical interpretation.
WAIS-IV Pass out Examination
Assessment Type 1: Clinical performance evaluation
Indicative Time on Task 2: 12 hours
Due: 20/03/2021
Weighting: 0%
This is a hurdle assessment task (see assessment policy for more information on hurdle assessment tasks)
The pass-out examination involves the student administering the WAIS-IV to an examiner who will assess their competency in test administration.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Administer, score, and interpret results on a variety of neuropsychological tests, taking into account base rates in clinical interpretation.
Report using ACS Software
Assessment Type 1: Report
Indicative Time on Task 2: 5 hours
Due: 01/06/2021
Weighting: 30%
This is a hurdle assessment task (see assessment policy for more information on hurdle assessment tasks)
Students will generate four reports using the Advanced Clinical Solutions (ACS) software.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Administer, score, and interpret results on a variety of neuropsychological tests, taking into account base rates in clinical interpretation.
- Apply an evidence-based framework for judging the quality of psychometric measures, and demonstrate understanding of flexible hypothesis testing in neuropsychological assessment.
WMS-IV Take home scoring Exam Part 1
Assessment Type 1: Clinical performance evaluation
Indicative Time on Task 2: 5 hours
Due: 30/03/2021
Weighting: 15%
This is a hurdle assessment task (see assessment policy for more information on hurdle assessment tasks)
This is a take home scoring exercise based on the WMS-IV
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Administer, score, and interpret results on a variety of neuropsychological tests, taking into account base rates in clinical interpretation.
Suicide and Risk Assessment Quiz
Assessment Type 1: Quiz/Test
Indicative Time on Task 2: 5 hours
Due: 01/04/2021
Weighting: 10%
This is a hurdle assessment task (see assessment policy for more information on hurdle assessment tasks)
Students will complete 6- 7 short answer and 3- 4 multiple choice questions online. No time limit to complete. Test is open for 1 week.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Demonstrate skills in suicide and risk assessment, and responsibility in ethical practice.
1 If you need help with your assignment, please contact:
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2 Indicative time-on-task is an estimate of the time required for completion of the assessment task and is subject to individual variation
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Face to Face classes
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- Special Consideration Policy
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Unit information based on version 2021.02 of the Handbook