What is a pediatric neuropsychologist and how to become one

Key steps to become a pediatric neuropsychologist

1. Explore pediatric neuropsychologist education requirements

   Most common pediatric neuropsychologist degrees

   Doctorate

   46.2 %

   Bachelor's

   46.2 %

   Master's

   7.7 %

2. Start to develop specific pediatric neuropsychologist skills

   Skills	Percentages
   TBI	39.79%
   Learning Disabilities	32.30%
   Brain Injury	27.91%

3. Complete relevant pediatric neuropsychologist training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of Less than 1 month on post-employment, on-the-job training. New pediatric neuropsychologists learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a pediatric neuropsychologist based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real pediatric neuropsychologist resumes.

4. Research pediatric neuropsychologist duties and responsibilities

   • Provide inpatient neuropsychological evaluation for children and adolescents rehabilitating from TBI, CVA, and multiple trauma.
   • Administer psychological and neuropsychological assessments.

5. Apply for pediatric neuropsychologist jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a pediatric neuropsychologist job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams