2017-2018 Practicum Brochure - Doctoral Program

Can students tape sessions with clients using an intervention (not assessment or testin J ) with an informed consent? Yes No . 7 he referring agency must also provide written consent to permit the student to tape sessions. Number of hours per week required: DESCRIBE SPECIFIC SITE REQUIREMENTS: SHORT PROGRAM DESCRIPTION (250 words or less): CLINICAL DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAM Client Population(s): Treatment Modality: Assessment Types: Theoretical Orientation: The Division of Neuropsychology, Department of Neurology at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine is accepting practicum students who are interested in neuropsychological assessment experience with adults age 18 to 80+ years (adolescents and school age children on a limited basis). Practicum students are involved in clinical activities, and research opportunities are available based upon interest and availability. Practicum students will receive extensive clinical training evaluating an ethnically diverse population of patients with a broad range of neurologic disorders including dementia, Parkinson’s disease, hydrocephalus, epilepsy, traumatic brain injury, and stroke, with a significant emphasis in the assessment of patients with intractable seizures that are being considered for epilepsy surgery. Evaluations consist of clinical interview, a flexible battery of neuropsychological tests, scoring, and report writing. Students should have previous assessment and report writing experience. Ongoing research projects in our division include studies of epilepsy, traumatic brain injury, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, multiple sclerosis, dementia, stroke, and Parkinson’s disease. Several studies are funded by federal grants. ✔ 16 hours on site Mandatory Training Sessions: Workshop on neuropsychological instruments. Required Training Prerequisites: Experience in intellectual and neuropsych assessment Suggested Prerequisites: Courses in neuropychology Attendance at specific meetings:Neuropsychology rounds, case conferences, neurology and psychiatry grand rounds Other requirements: 2 days per week at practicum List specific evening hours required: Once a week group supervision from 5:00-7:00 pm Supervision Requirements (e.g., individual, group, time, day): 2-3 hour weekly group supervision, 1-2 hour individual supervision. Adults, Older Adults, some children and adolescents Neuropsychological 156