THE COURSES
Clinical Neuroanatomy view the course syllabus Both sections of our Clinical Neuroanatomy course (25 students per course maximum) for Fall 2008 are now full. All seats filled in about 12 hours after opening at midnight Eastern time on July 14, 2008. We anticipate offering the course again in Spring 2009. Registration will take place in early December 2008 and the course will run from February through May 2009. Course costs, objectives, credits, etc are described below. Please note the time commitment to this course. Weekly workload will vary substantially depending on student ability and background in neuroscience. The DistanCE program expects that a MINIMUM workload of 3-4 hours of work is necessary to keep up with the course. Students who have taken the course in the past report that 5-6 hours of work per week is more common. The goal of this course is to provide students with a working knowledge of the basic neuroanatomic structures of the central nervous system including the motor system, somatosensory system, cranial nerves, cerebellum, basal ganglia, limbic structures, ventricles, meninges, and the vascular supply of the brain. After each major system, structure, or anatomical pathway is presented, the consequences of damage to that system will be presented. These are referred to as “Key Clinical Concepts” in your textbook and throughout these modules. Furthermore, clinical cases will be presented to help solidify the anatomical facts. In this fashion, the neuroanatomical details will take on clinical relevance, and thus a deeper appreciation of how the central nervous system operates will hopefully be attained. Course Director: Gregory P. Lee, Ph.D. Professor, Department of Neurology, School of Medicine and Professor, School of Allied Health Sciences and School of Graduate Studies Medical College of Georgia Augusta, GA REQUIRED MATERIALS Blumenfeld, H. (2002). Neuroanatomy Through Clinical Cases. Sunderland, MA: Sinaurer & Associates (ISBN: 0-87893-060-4) Students should purchase the Blumenfeld text from the vendor of your choice immediately after registration. Brain Dissection Video. This will be sent to you after registration. DURATION, CREDITS, WORKLOAD and COSTS This is a 15-week online learning experience that combines text readings, online material, video, supplemental thought questions, and student-instructor interactions via an online discussion board. The course is divided into seven learning modules, each approximately 2 weeks in duration. Students who successfully complete all course requirements are eligible to receive 30 CE credits psychologists. The National Academy of Neuropsychology is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The National Academy of Neuropsychology maintains responsibility for the program and its content. Weekly workload for this course will vary substantially depending on student ability and background in neuroscience. The DistanCE program expects that a MINIMUM workload of 3-4 hours of work is necessary to keep up with the course. Students who have taken the course in the past report that 5-6 hours of work per week is more common. Course costs are $15.00 per credit for NAN Professional, Associate and Affiliate Members and $5 per credit for NAN Student Members. A current NAN Member ID is required at the time of registration. Membership in NAN is not required for participation. The Non-member rate is $20.00 per credit. Please note that distance registrants who have become NAN members after July 2007 may not receive the member price via the online system. These individuals should enroll for the regular price, promptly contact the course administrator, in order to be reimbursed for the difference by the NAN main office staff.
Professional Ethics and Neuropsychology view the course syllabus The Professional Ethics Course is currently in revision. Offerings are not expected until 2009. The description below refers to the former course that is being revised. Course costs, objectives, credits, etc are described below. The Professional Ethics and Neuropsychology course provides a comprehensive presentation of ethics in professional psychology, with particular relevance to the practice of Clinical Neuropsychology. This course provides comprehensive coverage of ethics in professional psychology, with particular relevance to the practice of clinical neuropsychology. The course covers current ethical and legal mandates, guidelines, and codes of conduct, including the American Psychological Association’s Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct (2002). The Learning Objectives of the ethics course are to: 1. Sensitize neuropsychologists to relevant ethics codes and guidelines and the need for the ethical clinical practice. 2. Present unique ethical challenges and potential dilemmas encountered in the practice of clinical neuropsychology 3. Assist neuropsychologists in avoiding "hidden pitfalls” to the ethical practice of professional neuropsychology 4. Bring contemporary practice issues (e.g., symptom validity testing) into the discussion of professional ethics. Course Director: TBA REQUIRED READINGS Required readings for the course include those compiled by the APA Division 40 Ethics Subcomittee and the course authors. All required readings are available via the online content SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS Bush, S. (2005). A Casebook of Ethical Challenges in Neuropsychology. Psychology Press (ISBN: 9026519745) DURATION, CREDITS, WORKLOAD and COSTS This is an 8-week online learning experience that combines text and journal readings, online material, supplemental thought questions, and student-instructor interactions via an online discussion board. The course is divided into 4 learning modules, each approximately 2 weeks in duration. Students who successfully complete all course requirements are eligible to receive 16 CE credits psychologists. The National Academy of Neuropsychology is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. NAN maintains responsibility for this program and its content. Each week 2-3 hours of work is expected to keep up with the course. Course costs are $15.00 per credit for NAN Professional, Associate and Affiliate Members and $5 per credit for NAN Student Members. A current NAN Member ID is required at the time of registration. Membership in NAN is not required for participation. The Non-member rate is $20.00 per credit.
MTBI view the course syllabus The Mild TBI Course has been discontinued. No offerings are currently planned.
Neuroanatomy and Medical Neurosciences view the course syllabus * THIS COURSE WILL NO LONGER BE OFFERED AFTER THE CURRENT OFFERING CONCLUDES IN DECEMBER 2005. SEE OUR NEW CLINICAL NEUROANATOMY COURSE.
Professional Issues: NAN Position Papers view the course syllabus The Current Practice Issues in Neuropsychology course continues to be in development.
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