Neuropsychologists
O*NET Code: 19-3039.02
Education Level
Zone 5 - Extensive Prep
Master's/Doctoral degree
Description
Apply theories and principles of neuropsychology to evaluate and diagnose disorders of higher cerebral functioning, often in research and medical settings. Study the human brain and the effect of physiological states on human cognition and behavior. May formulate and administer programs of treatment.
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💼 Also Known As
Adult NeuropsychologistAviation NeuropsychologistBoard Certified NeuropsychologistChild and Adolescent NeuropsychologistForensic NeuropsychologistNeuropsychologistNeuropsychology Medical ConsultantPediatric NeuropsychologistStaff Psychologist
⚡ Skills (21)
Reading Comprehension5/100
Active Listening5/100
Writing4/100
Speaking4/100
Critical Thinking4/100
Judgment and Decision Making4/100
Social Perceptiveness4/100
Complex Problem Solving4/100
Active Learning4/100
Science4/100
+ 11 more skills
📚 Knowledge (0)
💪 Abilities (0)
🔧 Technologies & Tools (23)
🔥IBM SPSS Statistics
Analytical or scientific software
🔥Microsoft Excel
Spreadsheet software
🔥Microsoft Office software
Office suite software
🔥Microsoft PowerPoint
Presentation software
🔥Microsoft Word
Word processing software
0Automated Neuropsychological Metric Assessments Battery
Medical software
0Behavioral Assessment and Research System BARS
Medical software
0BrainMetric The Category Test
Medical software
0BrainTrain Captain's Log
Medical software
0CogniSyst Computerized Assessment of Response Bias CARB
Medical software
0Conners' Continuous Performance Test II
Medical software
0Database software
Data base user interface and query software
0Email software
Electronic mail software
0Interactive psychological evaluation software
Medical software
0MicroCog Assessment of Cognitive Functioning
Medical software
0Noldus Information Technology The Observer XT
Analytical or scientific software
0Operational Data Store ODS software
Data base user interface and query software
0Patient electronic medical record EMR software
Medical software
0Psychological testing software
Medical software
0Scheduling software
Calendar and scheduling software
0Statistical software
Analytical or scientific software
0The Tova Company Test of Variables of Attention
Medical software
0Web browser software
Internet browser software
🔄 Career Transition Paths
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📊 Skills Comparison
Neuropsychologists → Nurse Practitioners
Transition Difficulty: Easy (91% skill overlap)
✅ Transferable Skills (21)
Skills you already have that transfer to the new role
Reading Comprehension
Current: 5Target: 4
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Active Listening
Current: 5Target: 4
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Critical Thinking
Current: 4Target: 4
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Complex Problem Solving
Current: 4Target: 4
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Writing
Current: 4Target: 4
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Speaking
Current: 4Target: 4
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Active Learning
Current: 4Target: 4
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Monitoring
Current: 4Target: 4
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Social Perceptiveness
Current: 4Target: 4
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Judgment and Decision Making
Current: 4Target: 4
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Service Orientation
Current: 4Target: 4
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Science
Current: 4Target: 4
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Coordination
Current: 3Target: 4
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Learning Strategies
Current: 4Target: 4
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Time Management
Current: 3Target: 3
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