APS Member Groups
APS College of Clinical Neuropsychologists
Welcome to the APS College of Clinical Neuropsychologists (CCN)
The CCN represents the interests of the 1000+ members by providing connection, professional development and professional advocacy for the diverse community of clinical neuropsychologists across Australia. Member benefits include access to professional development events, a network of peers, and the opportunity to shape the future of the profession of neuropsychology.
Find out more about clinical neuropsychology and the CCN here.
The CCN is made up of a national committee and state sections. Please do not hesitate to contact committee members with any questions or enquiries.
Benefits of Membership
- Members can join the National Academy of Neuropsychology (NAN) as Organisational members and access discounted CPD and conference registration. NAN have a large range of high quality online training and conferences in the USA. CCN members can apply for complimentary NAN Organisational Membership via this form here. (Membership T&Cs are detailed in the form.)
- Members are now able to access FREE membership with the The New Zealand Special Interest Group in Neuropsychology (NZSIGN) which include discounted member rates for professional learning webinars. Click here to find out more or sign up here.
- Get to know other members at the APS CCN college, professional development events and conferences.
- Contribute to the development and direction of Clinical Neuropsychology as well as help advocate for clinical neuropsychology including within the APS, in the healthcare landscape and with the public.
- Access to continuing professional development opportunities, including range of discounted neuropsychology-specific workshops and on-demand CCN CPD, including the Indigenous psychology and decolonising neuropsychology in Australia organised by the Australian Indigenous Psychologists Association and The Seedling Group for the APS College of Clinical Neuropsychology Conference in November 2022 freely available for all APS members.
- Discounted registration to the neuropsychology conference organised by the APS CCN college.
- Complimentary CPD learning plan and logging tool for all APS members.
We welcome new members at all career stages including student members.
Click here for information on joining the CCN.
Upcoming CCN CPD events
An overview of Neuropsychological Practice in Forensic Settings
Presenter: Dr Michael Takagi
Location: Online
Learning Outcomes:
- Better understand what neuropsychology in forensic settings looks like
- Identify key clinical skills when working with individuals in the forensic settings
- Understand how ethical principles differ in forensic settings
The evidence and implementation of neuropsychological interventions for older adults
Presenter: Dr Kerryn Pike MAPS
Location: Online
- recognise some of the most important considerations when working with older adults,
- discuss the research evidence on neuropsychological interventions for older adults, including those with dementia and mild cognitive impairment, and
- implement simple cognitive strategies that could be used in practice with older adults.
Exploring the Role of Personality in Neuropsychology
Presenter: Zac Teichmann and Emeritus Professor Simon Crowe
Location: Online
- Understand the dimensional model of personality dysfunction.
- Develop a therapeutic approach to clients with personality dysfunction across various neuropsychological roles.
- Understand the evidence base underlying the use of the PAI in neuropsychological populations.
- Confidently employ and interpret the results of the PAI as a symptom validity measure in neuropsychological assessments.
On-Demand CCN CPD
Financial decision making in older age
Upon completion of this webinar, participants should be able to:
- identify risks for financial vulnerability among older adults,
- demonstrate awareness of brain regions implicated in poorer financial decision making, and
- apply skills for assessing financial decision making in older age.
Current Offers
CCN members can apply for your complimentary National Academy of Neuropsychology (NAN) Organisational Membership via this form here. (Membership T&Cs are detailed in the form.)
As Organisational members CCN members will be entitled to the following benefits:
- Complimentary electronic subscription to the Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology (a $350 value)
- Up to 40% discount on DistanCE online learning opportunities (one course could save $300)
- Reduced registration rates for Conferences (up to $150 savings)
- Access to NeuroNetwork, NAN's online community dedicated to member conversations and interactions
- Exclusive access to professional resources including continuous updates on CPT Codes, CMS requirements, HIPAA, insurance primers, sample letters and forms for use in private practice settings, and handouts and brochures for patients and physicians
- Volunteer opportunities to help shape the field of neuropsychology while networking with your colleagues and acquiring new business contacts
- Advocacy on behalf of clinical neuropsychology and consumers of neuropsychological services
- Co-sponsoring a session at the NAN annual conference
- Contributions to NAN media project
- Participation on committees
Organisational membership does not include the following benefits:
- Eligibility for Fellow membership status
- Organisational members do not have voting privileges, cannot hold elected office, or Chair a committee
Further membership info and NAN policies
Further information about NAN, membership, and its policies, including privacy policy can be found on the NAN website here.
CCN members are now able to access FREE membership with the The New Zealand Special Interest Group in Neuropsychology (NZSIGN).
By joining NZSIGN on an APS-CCN membership you will be able to:
- access significant expertise and guidance in the field of neuropsychology in Aotearoa.
- purchase the webinars and workshops at the same rate as our members.
- access the Google Group email list which enables you to partake in discussions regarding neuropsychological practice with members around the country.
- access a database of potential neuropsychology supervisors.
- access the NZSIGN Annual Newsletter.
- attend our annual AGM meeting.
- NB: The joining fee is waived for APS-CCN members.
Click here to find out more or sign up here.
Resources
Our members have created practice guides for the APS psychology community.
CCN members can access additional resource links.
Social media
The APS College of Clinical Neuropsychologists supports the Caring for Cognitive Impairment Campaign; early recognition, appropriate assessment and identification of underlying cognitive impairments enable accurate diagnosis and consideration of suitable treatment and management options, including for patients with more subtle impairments, which can significantly impact on activities and wellbeing.
Last updated: 24/10/2024
|
