AAFP: Advanced Topics in the Assessment of Competency to Stand Trial - Part 3
Presented by: Terry kukor, PhD, ABPP, and Lori L. Hauser, PhD, ABPP
3 Hours / 3 CEs
On Demand | Self-Paced Professional Training
This on-demand professional training program on the Advanced Topics in the Assessment of Competency to Stand Trial - Part 3: Complications, Predicting Restoration, and Report Writing is presented by Terry Kukor, PhD, ABPP, and Lori L. Hauser, PhD, ABPP, in partnership with the American Academy of Forensic Psychology (AAFP).
This training is part 3 of the three-part series on Assessment of Competency to Stand Trial. This training continues to focus on factors that are seldom addressed in training on competency assessments. Assessments of competency can be complicated by issues such as the shelf-life or qualified nature of our competency opinions, differentiating ability from capacity (and both from willingness ), and other unique presenting factors (e.g., amnesia, substance use, language/culture, etc.) or specific questions (e.g., waiving various rights).
When opining that an examinee is incompetent, courts typically expect an opinion about restorability. To this end, we emphasize the acquisition and careful consideration of data points most relevant to the restoration issue. Lastly, efficient and effective report-writing is discussed, emphasizing a model that maximizes objectivity as well as data relevance and necessity.
Participants are strongly encouraged to complete Part 1 and Part 2 training before registering for this training. Register for both programs below.
- Advanced Topics in Competency Assessment Part 1: Mapping Clinical Data to Functional Legal Capacities
- Advanced Topics in the Assessment of Competency to Stand Trial - Part 2: Neurocognitive Complications, Testing Considerations, and Data Caveats
This is not an introductory training on competency assessment. The target audience includes forensic mental health professionals at any stage in their career, provided they have some basic understanding of the fundamentals of competency assessment.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:
- 1 Describe at least three complicating factors – and possible remedies – in competency assessments
- 2 Describe three factors that best predict the likelihood of restoration
- 3 Describe report-writing strategies that maximize objectivity, data relevance, and necessity
Training Instructors:
Terry Kukor, PhD, ABPP
Terry Kukor, Ph.D., ABPP, is board certified in forensic psychology by the American Board of Professional Psychology. In late 2023 he retired from his salaried position at the Netcare Forensic Center in Columbus, Ohio, where he had held a variety of roles including Director of Forensic Services, Senior Forensic Psychologist, and Training Director for the Postdoctoral Fellowship in Forensic Psychology. He is now in independent practice.
Lori L. Hauser, PhD, ABPP
Lori L. Hauser, PhD, ABPP, is a board-certified forensic psychologist employed at Whiting Forensic Hospital in Middletown, Connecticut. There, she oversees the competency restoration service and conducts forensic evaluations – competency, as well as general and sexual violence risk management – for the hospital.
We are proud to partner with
American Academy of Forensic Psychology (AAFP)
We are proud to partner with the American Academy of Forensic Psychology (AAFP) for this training. AAFP is a non-profit organization of board-certified forensic psychologists whose mission is to contribute to the development and maintenance of forensic psychology as a specialized field of study, research, and practice. The Academy does this by providing high-quality continuing education workshops, providing a forum for the exchange of scientific information among its members, and conferring awards upon outstanding students and practitioners in the field of forensic psychology.
CE Sponsorship Information
Palo Alto University, Continuing & Professional Studies (CONCEPT) is approved by, recognized by, or maintains sponsorship provider status with the following boards and agencies. We maintain responsibility for all content in our CE/CPD programs. For more information, visit here.
American Psychological Association (APA): Approved sponsor of continuing education for psychologists.
Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB): Approved continuing education provider (ACE program, Provider #1480), 11/22/2023–11/22/2026.
Canadian Psychological Association (CPA): Approved to sponsor continuing education for psychologists.
National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC): Approved Continuing Education Provider (ACEP No. 7190).
Sponsorship Approval Statements
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