1. Understand and explain the principles of neuropsychological assessment as well the theoretical models that support neuropsychological assessment.

2. Know tests and batteries for screening and comprehensive neuropsychological assessment for the main neuropsychological deficits and populations (children and adults), with special emphasis on those that provide normative data for European Portuguese.

3. Show expertise skills regarding neuropsychological assessment: preparatory interview (neuropsychological history), screening and examination procedures.

4. Plan a neuropsychological protocol or battery (neuropsychological tests and other examination techniques) according the patient deficits and elaborate a written report (performance description and interpretation) integrating information from neurological or other examinations.

5. Give clinical and rehabilitation guidelines according to the neuropsychological assessment results.

The course will be organized in 3 Thematic Modules (the second and third modules work in an articulated way):

Module 1. Principles and models of neuropsychological evaluation.
1) Historical Milestones of Neuropsychological Evaluation
2) Models of Neuropsychological Evaluation
3) Objectives of Neuropsychological Evaluation
4) Target Populations and Special Cases of Neuropsychological Evaluation

Module 2. Main Evaluation Methods and Techniques
1) Neurological Evaluation
2) Diagnostic Imaging Techniques
3) Preparatory Interview and Neuropsychological Screening
4) Comprehensive Neuropsychological Evaluation (selection of tests and batteries)
5) The Neuropsychological Evaluation Report: Clinical and intervention indications.

Module 3. Practices of Neuropsychological Assessment 
1) Assembly of Neuropsychological Evaluation batteries suitable for specific case studies
2) Training of administration and interpretation of neuropsychological tests and batteries