Challenges for the Professional Education of the Clinical Neuropsychologist in Brazil

Abstract

Clinical Neuropsychology is a fairly recent field of work in Brazil, however, there is a growing demand for professionals within this specialty. Though the Federal Council of Psychology has already delineated this field as a possible specialty after professional graduate training, the requirements for such training are still unclear. The present article seeks to build this field’s framework by pointing out the competencies attitudes and behaviors of the Clinical Neurospychologists and by investigating historical aspects and the training requirements established by other countries which are more advanced in the debate. Finally, the major challenges for providing training in clinical neuropsychology are pointed out

Keywords

• neuropsicologia clínica
• formação profissional
• Brasil