Basics to Beyond: Foundational Course in Neuropsychology 2027

Registration deadline: 11 February 2027

This one-year, part-time introductory course provides foundational knowledge in neuropsychology and, for registered psychology professionals, practical experience in neurocognitive test administration. It can serve as a stand-alone introduction to neuropsychology or a bridge to the two-year Comprehensive Course in Neuropsychology.

PRESENTER: Prof Sharon Truter, HPCSA-registered Neuropsychologist and Counselling Psychologist

DATES:
This course begins on 18 February 2027 and ends on 30 November 2027. For registered psychology professionals, attendance is compulsory for the online workshop on Day 1 (18 February 2027) and Day 2 (19 February 2027). Non-psychology professionals must attend 18 February 2027 (Day 1) only. Assignments are due at the end of each month from end March to end November 2027. The practical assignment (for registered psychology professionals only)  is due 30 June 2027.

COURSE CONTENT:
The course combines self-paced learning with practical application through readings, tutorial videos, and nine assignments. Assignment A (for registered psychology professionals only) offers hands-on practice with assessment tools taught in the compulsory workshop, while the remaining assignments are online multiple-choice quizzes.

Key topics: neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, neuropathology, and neuropsychological assessment.

CPD ACCREDITATION: 
25 General + 5 Ethics CEU's (you whole year's CPD points)

COMPULSORY WORKSHOP
Workshop attendance: HPCSA-registered psychology professionals must attend Day 1 and Day 2 of the workshop; non-psychology professionals attend Day 1 only.

PRACTICAL (psychology professionals only)
Day 2 of the online workshop includes training on a specific test battery. As part of Assignment A, psychology professionals are required to find and test four or more healthy adults (18-60 years). Compiled normative data and test materials will be provided for professional use.

COST:
Registration fee: R2 300 for Registered Psychologist and Student members of Neuropsychology SA (R 2875 for non-members and Limited members)
Module 1: R3 450-00 due 30 April 2027
Module 2: R2 875-00-00 due 31 July 2027
Module 3: R2 300-00 due 31 October 2027

Total cost: R10 925-00 (R11 500-00 for non-members and Limited members)

REGISTRATION LINKS:
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• Registration link for MEMBERS of Neuropsychology SA: https://forms.gle/XSXfxoznCrqqr6iC6
• Registration link for NON-MEMBERS: https://forms.gle/rDzsid4Q5wsTuXfW8

Or e-mail Tanya at info@neuropsychologysa.co.za