ABCN Continuing Education and Reaccreditation 3

Question 1

A diplomate wants to earn CE credit by publishing a peer-reviewed article in a neuropsychology journal. Under which condition would this most likely qualify?

Accepted Answer

If the activity meets ABCN guidelines for scholarly contribution credit

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Any publication in any journal counts automatically

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Only if it is a meta-analysis

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Only if co-authored with a current ABCN board member

Question 2

Which scenario best illustrates a conflict of interest that must be disclosed during a CE event presentation?

Accepted Answer

The presenter receives speaker fees from a test publisher whose instrument is discussed

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The presenter trained at the same institution as several attendees

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The presenter previously worked in a hospital setting

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The presenter's research was funded by a public university grant

Question 3

Under ABCN reaccreditation rules, which type of CE documentation is most important for a diplomate to retain?

Accepted Answer

Certificates of completion showing hours, date, and provider

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Business cards from conference speakers

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Email confirmations of registration only

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Social media posts about attended events

Question 4

A board-certified neuropsychologist moves to a new state. How does this affect their ABCN reaccreditation obligations?

Accepted Answer

ABCN certification obligations remain unchanged regardless of state

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Reaccreditation is automatically transferred to the new state board

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They must reapply for ABCN certification in the new state

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Their CE hours reset to zero upon relocating

Question 5

What percentage of required CE hours may typically be completed via self-study (e.g., online modules, home study) under ABCN guidelines?

Accepted Answer

100% — no restriction

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No more than 50%

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No more than 25%

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Self-study is not permitted at all

Question 6

Which of the following best describes 'practice-based learning' as a CE category for neuropsychologists?

Accepted Answer

Reviewing one's own cases to improve clinical skills through structured reflection

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Attending a two-day workshop at a university

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Shadowing a colleague in a different specialty

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Completing a graduate-level course for academic credit

Question 7

What happens to a diplomate's certification if they complete all CE requirements but fail to submit the reaccreditation application and fees?

Accepted Answer

Certification lapses because submission and payment are required steps

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Certification remains active as long as CE is documented

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ABCN automatically renews based on CE records in their system

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The diplomate is grandfathered into the next cycle