Event type: BCPA Lunch and Learn Series Presents
Topic: “The Basics of Neuropsychological Assessment"
Date: Friday, June 19, 2026
Time: 12pm - 1pm CDT
Location: Zoom
CE Credit: 1 CE Hour
CE Credits Available to: Licensed Psychologists, Licensed Clinical Social Workers, Licensed Professional Counselors, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists
Cost: No cost for members of BCPA
Register here: June 2026 Workshop
The Basics of Neuropsychological Assessment, presented by Dr. Karri Lusk
This presentation provides an overview of neuropsychological testing in the evaluation of dementia and cognitive decline. Participants will learn the primary purpose of neuropsychological assessment, common reasons for referral, and the major cognitive domains typically evaluated, including memory, attention, language, executive functioning, visuospatial skills, and emotional functioning. The workshop will also review how neuropsychological findings are integrated with medical history, neuroimaging, functional abilities, and collateral information to assist with differential diagnosis, treatment planning, safety recommendations, and care coordination. In addition, important factors that can influence test performance, such as mood, sleep, pain, education, cultural background, and medication effects, will be briefly discussed.
Learning Objectives:
Identify the primary purpose of neuropsychological testing in the evaluation of suspected dementia and cognitive decline.
Describe several common cognitive domains assessed during dementia-focused neuropsychological evaluations and how results may assist with diagnosis and treatment planning.
Dr. Karri Lusk is a Licensed Psychologist who has been in private practice since 2010. She is a proud Baylor Bear graduate who completed her Bachelor’s degree at Baylor University in Waco, Texas. Dr. Lusk then completed her Doctorate from Our Lady of the Lake University. She completed her internship at the Central Texas Veterans Healthcare System where she worked with veterans who were experiencing PTSD, substance abuse and cognitive effects of a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). Her main focus in the practice is to provide pre-surgical evaluations and conduct evaluations for individuals with suspected cognitive difficulties who would like to improve their quality of life.
Please sign up here: June 2026 Workshop
With any questions, please email: bexarpsych@gmail.com.
