title: The use of psychometrists in clinical neuropsychology: history, current status, and future directions.
abstract: In recent years, the National Academy of Neuropsychology and other professional neuropsychological organizations have published a number of articles and position papers regarding the use, education, and training of psychometrists ("technicians"). Although these documents provide guidelines for the suggested qualifications and training procedures of psychometrists, none make any mention of the need for a standardized credentialing process, which is commonly required of technicians in similar fields, especially in medical settings. Given the recent changes in current procedural Terminology codes used to bill for neuropsychological services and the interpretation of legislation disallowing the use of psychometrists in New York, the need for a standard credential for psychometrists is apparent. This article will review the history and current use of psychometrists in clinical neuropsychology and highlight the need and rationale for the credentialing of psychometrists.
authors.affiliation: Banner Sun Health Research Institute, Sun City, Arizona 85351, USA. michael.ahmadi@bannerhealth.com
authors.forename: Michael
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Malek-Ahmadi
authors.forename: Tom
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Erickson
authors.forename: Antonio E
authors.initials: AE
authors.lastname: Puente
authors.forename: Neil
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Pliskin
authors.forename: Rachel
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Rock
mesh_terms: D000407:Alabama; D003406:Credentialing; D006301:Health Services Needs and Demand; D049673:History, 20th Century; D049674:History, 21st Century; D006801:Humans; D009484:Neuropsychology / Q000193:education / Q000266:history / Q000639:trends; D009518:New York; D011594:Psychometrics / Q000266:history / Q000379:methods / Q000639:trends