ABCN Credential Requirements 2

Question 1

Which degree is required to be eligible for ABCN board certification?

Accepted Answer

Doctoral degree (PhD, PsyD, or EdD) in psychology

Answer

ABCN requires a doctoral degree in psychology (PhD, PsyD, or EdD) as the foundational educational credential.

Question 2

What is the minimum number of postdoctoral hours in neuropsychology required for ABCN board certification?

Accepted Answer

2,000 hours

Answer

ABCN requires a minimum of 2,000 postdoctoral hours of supervised experience in clinical neuropsychology.

Question 3

Under ABCN's credentialing process, which of the following is NOT a required component of the credential review stage?

Accepted Answer

Submission of a practice sample

Answer

The practice sample is submitted during the examination stage, not the credential review stage.

Question 4

A candidate completed their internship at an APA-accredited site but their doctoral program was not APA-accredited. Are they eligible for ABCN?

Accepted Answer

Yes, if they meet all other requirements including postdoctoral training

Answer

ABCN does not strictly require APA accreditation of the doctoral program if all other credential requirements are met.

Question 5

Which body must license a candidate before they can apply for ABCN board certification?

Accepted Answer

A state or provincial licensing board

Answer

Candidates must hold an unrestricted license to practice psychology issued by a state or provincial licensing board.

(ABCN) American Board of Clinical Neuropsychology Practice Test