ABCN Continuing Education and Reaccreditation 3 — Questions and Answers
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?
- Any publication in any journal counts automatically
- Only if it is a meta-analysis
- If the activity meets ABCN guidelines for scholarly contribution credit (Correct answer)
- Only if co-authored with a current ABCN board member
Correct answer: If the activity meets ABCN guidelines for scholarly contribution credit
Peer-reviewed publications can qualify for CE credit only when they meet ABCN's specific criteria for scholarly contributions.
Question 2: Which scenario best illustrates a conflict of interest that must be disclosed during a CE event presentation?
- The presenter trained at the same institution as several attendees
- The presenter receives speaker fees from a test publisher whose instrument is discussed (Correct answer)
- The presenter previously worked in a hospital setting
- The presenter's research was funded by a public university grant
Correct answer: The presenter receives speaker fees from a test publisher whose instrument is discussed
Financial relationships with commercial entities whose products are discussed constitute a conflict of interest requiring disclosure.
Question 3: Under ABCN reaccreditation rules, which type of CE documentation is most important for a diplomate to retain?
- Business cards from conference speakers
- Certificates of completion showing hours, date, and provider (Correct answer)
- Email confirmations of registration only
- Social media posts about attended events
Correct answer: Certificates of completion showing hours, date, and provider
Official certificates of completion with hours, date, and approved provider information are the standard required documentation.
Question 4: A board-certified neuropsychologist moves to a new state. How does this affect their ABCN reaccreditation obligations?
- Reaccreditation is automatically transferred to the new state board
- ABCN certification obligations remain unchanged regardless of state (Correct answer)
- They must reapply for ABCN certification in the new state
- Their CE hours reset to zero upon relocating
Correct answer: ABCN certification obligations remain unchanged regardless of state
ABCN is a national board certification independent of state licensure, so relocation does not alter reaccreditation requirements.
Question 5: What percentage of required CE hours may typically be completed via self-study (e.g., online modules, home study) under ABCN guidelines?
- 100% — no restriction (Correct answer)
- No more than 50%
- No more than 25%
- Self-study is not permitted at all
Correct answer: 100% — no restriction
ABCN allows the full complement of required CE hours to be completed via approved self-study formats without a set cap.
Question 6: Which of the following best describes 'practice-based learning' as a CE category for neuropsychologists?
- Attending a two-day workshop at a university
- Reviewing one's own cases to improve clinical skills through structured reflection (Correct answer)
- Shadowing a colleague in a different specialty
- Completing a graduate-level course for academic credit
Correct answer: Reviewing one's own cases to improve clinical skills through structured reflection
Practice-based learning involves structured self-review of one's clinical work to identify learning needs and track improvement.
Question 7: What happens to a diplomate's certification if they complete all CE requirements but fail to submit the reaccreditation application and fees?
- Certification remains active as long as CE is documented
- Certification lapses because submission and payment are required steps (Correct answer)
- ABCN automatically renews based on CE records in their system
- The diplomate is grandfathered into the next cycle
Correct answer: Certification lapses because submission and payment are required steps
Both completing CE requirements and formally submitting the reaccreditation application with fees are required; CE alone does not renew certification.
ABCN Continuing Education and Reaccreditation 3
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?