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. 2018 Oct 11;34(3):418–431. doi: 10.1093/arclin/acy075

Table 6:

Functional competencies: consultation

Domain Competency encompassed by domain
Knowledge-based competencies The clinical neuropsychologist will have knowledge of:
  • Professional roles and expectations of a consulting clinical neuropsychologist specific to each setting.

  • Relevant literatures on the roles of neuropsychologists in consultation settings.

  • Appropriate and contextually sensitive methods of consultation.

Applied competencies The clinical neuropsychologist will be able to:
  • Determine and clarify referral issues.

  • Educate referral sources regarding the utility and relevance of neuropsychological services.

  • Communicate findings from consultation activities effectively and efficiently.

  • Provide effective assessment feedback and articulate appropriate recommendations in language appropriate for the audience.

  • Provide effective consultation services within common settings and contexts in clinical neuropsychology practice.

  • Communicate scientific findings within clinical neuropsychology in a manner that is relevant to the consultation setting and understandable to the recipient.

  • Provide consultation in clinical research regarding brain–behavior relationships and appropriate neurobehavioral assessment strategies and tools.