Fair and Ethical Cognitive Assessment: New Expectations and Guidelines

Earn 6 Ethical CPD Points!

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 11 NOVEMBER  2026

Many psychologists use psychometric tests because they are familiar with them or were trained to use them, without always checking whether they are current, valid and reliable for the examinee, or supported by appropriate norms. The consequences can be serious: misinterpreted scores, incorrect diagnoses and inappropriate recommendations.

The HPCSA requires psychologists to ensure that tests are appropriate for their purpose, psychometrically sound, and supported by appropriate, up-to-date content, constructs and norms. Yet this is challenging in South Africa’s multilingual, multicultural context, marked by substantial educational and socioeconomic inequalities and limited availability of appropriately adapted tests.

This workshop will explore the challenges and provide solutions, for fair, culturally responsive cognitive assessment, particularly when assessing clients who are not first-language English speakers. It will consider how language, education and cultural factors can influence test performance and interpretation.

Based on the book Cognitive Test Norms: An Advanced Collation from Africa by Shuttleworth-Edwards and Truter, the workshop will provide practical guidance on using the book’s extensive normative data to support fair, ethical and defensible assessment.

Date: Friday 13 November 2026

Time: 09:00-17:00

Cost: R977-00 (incl. VAT) (This is the special discounted rate for members. The usual rate is R1150-00.)

REGISTER: CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

All attendees are entitled to a 15% discount on the book, “Cognitive Test Norms: An Advanced Collation from Africa” by Shuttleworth-Edwards and Truter (2023). The discount code will be sent upon registration. Note: It will be helpful to attendees to have the book available to refer to throughout the workshop.

Contact us: 
E-mail Tanya: info@neuropsychologysa.co.za
Phone: 021 852 3010 or contact Tanya: info@neuropsychologysa.co.za

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