Carry out neuropsychological testing

Description

Run neuropsychological tests on patients in order to acquire data about a subject`s cognitive, motor, behavioural, linguistic, and executive functioning and interpret the obtained data in order to guide effective treatment methods for the rehabilitation of impaired patients.

Alternative labels

carry out neuropsychological testings
run neuropsychological tests
apply neuropsychological testing
perform neuropsychological tests
carry out neuro-psychological testing

Skill type

skill/competence

Skill reusability level

occupation-specific

Relationships with occupations

Essential skill

Carry out neuropsychological testing is an essential skill of the following occupations:

Optional skill

Carry out neuropsychological testing is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.

Assistant clinical psychologist: Assistant clinical psychologists aid psychologists in their work. They work in healthcare facilities or private practices where they assist psychologists with their treatment of patients. Assistant clinical psychologists are healthcare professionals that can assess patients with psychological tests and aid with therapy, as well as performing administrative functions.

 


 

References

  1. Carry out neuropsychological testing – ESCO

 

Last updated on September 20, 2022