ABCN Continuing Education and Reaccreditation 2

Question 1

What is the minimum number of CE hours required for ABCN reaccreditation per cycle?

Accepted Answer

30 hours

Answer

ABCN requires 30 CE hours per reaccreditation cycle to maintain board certification.

Question 2

Which category of CE activity typically carries the highest per-hour credit value toward ABCN reaccreditation?

Accepted Answer

Presenting peer-reviewed research at a national conference

Answer

Peer-reviewed presentations at recognized professional conferences generally earn higher CE credit per hour than passive or self-study activities.

Question 3

A neuropsychologist fails to submit reaccreditation materials by the deadline. What is the most likely immediate consequence?

Accepted Answer

Placement in lapsed or inactive certification status

Answer

Missing the reaccreditation deadline typically results in the certification being placed in a lapsed or inactive status, not immediate revocation.

Question 4

Which of the following CE activities would ABCN most likely NOT approve for reaccreditation credit?

Accepted Answer

A general business management seminar unrelated to clinical practice

Answer

CE activities must be clinically or scientifically relevant to neuropsychology; general business seminars do not qualify.

Question 5

How long is the standard ABCN reaccreditation cycle?

Accepted Answer

10 years

Answer

ABCN uses a 10-year reaccreditation cycle, during which diplomates must fulfill CE and practice requirements.

(ABCN) American Board of Clinical Neuropsychology Practice Test