The knowledge and competency base in clinical neuropsychology is very, very large, and having been accepted onto this course it is expected that you already have specialist training in neuropsychology as you will have completed the knowledge component for the SRCN. As such the course aim is to enhance your existing competencies and skills as a practitioner psychologist and build upon your specialist neuropsychology knowledge base. The course focuses on clinical work via case-based skills workshops to convey the competency aspects of clinical neuropsychology practice.

The course will take place in consecutive 15-week trimesters. You should expect to dedicate 6-8 hours per week to teaching, learning and case logging activities. Your learning materials are presented via the course blackboard pages and will be a combination of online live case workshops, web-based reading, and resource material. We look forward to seeing you soon.

In September there is a videoconference orientation to attend, in which you will be introduced to the basic learning design and structure of the course, and the use of Blackboard (i.e., the online learning platform), and other aspects of the CCCU virtual learning environment (VLE). You will have an opportunity to meet and start to get to know your cohort, or ‘online learning community.’ You will also learn about the library, e-resources, and other learning and support services the university offers.

You may also wish to look at some of the following accounts to get a feel for the department and course:

• CCCU Salomons Psych Twitter
• Our blog
• Applied Psychology Facebook
• https://www.instagram.com/cccu_fsess/

Welcome and induction will be w/c 16th September 2024 - we look forward to meeting you then.

Community

On the social side, the Student Union (CCSU) has a huge range of clubs and societies – all of which have unique social calendars of their own and offer endless opportunities to make lifelong friends and discover new hobbies. And you can always create your own society and cultivate your own community!

CCSU will be hosting their Freshers Fayre on Wednesday 18th September 2024. Make sure you keep checking the CCSU website for further details and how to get involved.

We understand that you may be nervous about your first few weeks on campus but rest assured - you'll be joining a nurturing and supportive environment where diversity, equality and individuality are part of everything we do.

You can find out more about our welcoming community and making friends here.

If you are an International Student joining us then please see our International Student Support pages for further information and guidance.

As the course is case based the reading will depend on the cases covered, as a general guide the students will need access to:

Lezak, M. D., Howieson, D. B., Bigler, E. D., & Tranel, D. (2012). Neuropsychological assessment (5th ed.). Oxford University Press.

The following texts are recommended reading but not essential:

Goldstein L.H & J. E. McNeil J.E (2012) (Eds.), Clinical Neuropsychology: A Practical Guide to Assessment and Management for Clinicians, 2nd Edn . Chichester: Wiley.

MacKenzie. J.A & Wilkinson K.E (Eds) (2020) Assessing Mental Capacity, A Handbook to Guide Professionals from Basic to Advanced Practice Routledge.