ABCN Continuing Education and Reaccreditation 5

Question 1

A neuropsychologist holds both ABCN diplomate status and a state license. CE hours completed for state licensure renewal:

Accepted Answer

May also count toward ABCN reaccreditation if they meet ABCN content and provider standards

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Cannot be used for ABCN reaccreditation under any circumstances

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Automatically double-count for both requirements without any review

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Replace the ABCN requirement entirely

Question 2

Which of the following would constitute a violation of CE integrity during the reaccreditation process?

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Claiming credit for a workshop the diplomate registered for but did not attend

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Attending a CE workshop but leaving one session early

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Completing CE in a subspecialty outside one's primary practice area

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Choosing CE activities from multiple different providers

Question 3

When reviewing a CE program's validity for ABCN credit, which factor is LEAST relevant?

Accepted Answer

The geographic location where the CE activity is offered

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Whether the provider is APA-approved

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Whether the content is relevant to neuropsychology

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The number of CE hours awarded

Question 4

A diplomate has completed 28 of the required 30 CE hours with three months left in the cycle. The best course of action is to:

Accepted Answer

Complete at least 2 more qualifying CE hours before the deadline

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Request a variance to waive the remaining 2 hours

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Submit reaccreditation materials now and explain the deficit

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Defer reaccreditation to the next cycle

Question 5

In the context of ABCN reaccreditation, what does 'attestation' refer to?

Accepted Answer

A formal declaration by the diplomate that submitted information is accurate and complete

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A written letter from a supervisor confirming clinical hours

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A notarized affidavit from a state licensing board

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A peer review of the diplomate's CE portfolio

Question 6

Which of the following changes in the field would most directly necessitate updating CE content for neuropsychologists seeking reaccreditation?

Accepted Answer

Publication of new normative data for widely used neuropsychological tests

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A change in the federal tax code

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Updated parking regulations at major medical centers

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Changes in hospital cafeteria policies

Question 7

A diplomate serving as an ABCN oral examiner wants to count this service toward CE credit. This would most likely qualify under which category?

Accepted Answer

Professional service and leadership contributions

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Personal wellness activities

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Research and scholarship

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Cultural competence training