How does someone become a Clinical Neuropsychologist?
In 1997, representatives from the primary neuropsychological organizations met together in Houston, TX and developed a standard of training in neuropsychology. The result of their efforts was the Houston Conference document. This document is the "bible" for those interested in becoming clinical neurpsychologists. If you have any questions about training in neuropsychology, always refer to the Houston Conference.
According to the Houston Conference document, there are four components to becoming a licensed Clinical Neuropsychologist: 1) A doctoral degree in psychology from an accredited university with core psychology, clinical psychology, brain-behavior, and clinical neuropsychology coursework in addition to obtaining in-depth training in assessment, treatment, consultation, research, and teaching/supervision. 2) An internship, or its equivalent, in a clinically relevant area of professional psychology that is also approved by the American or Canadian psychological associations. 3) The equivalent of two (fulltime) years of experience and specialized training, at least one of which is at the post-doctoral level, in the study and practice of clinical neuropsychology and related neurosciences. These two years include supervision by a clinical neuropsychologist. 4) A license in the home state or province to independently practice psychology and/or clinical neuropsychology. |
For more information about training during graduate school, see Graduate Training.
For more information about internships in neuropsychology, see Internship Training.
For more information about becoming licensed in neuropsychology, see Board Certification.
For more information about internships in neuropsychology, see Internship Training.
For more information about becoming licensed in neuropsychology, see Board Certification.