AAFP: Competency Restoration in an Inpatient Environment
Presented by: Lori L. Hauser, PhD, ABPP
5 Hours / 5 CEs
On Demand | Self-Paced Professional Training
This on-demand professional training program on Competency Restoration in an Inpatient Environment is presented by Lori L. Hauser, PhD, ABPP, in partnership with the American Academy of Forensic Psychology (AAFP).
This program covers all aspects of inpatient competency restoration. It begins by outlining the current ‘competency crisis’ in this country and proposing solutions to address it. It outlines the essential components of an inpatient competency restoration program, including how those can be individualized to address specific patients’ needs.
This program addresses often overlooked aspects of restoration programming (particularly with respect to the ability to assist counsel), as well as a variety of other factors (e.g., language, communication, culture, motivation, etc.) that can affect restoration. Finally, a model for reporting writing – both initial evaluations and re-evaluations from a hospital setting – is presented to guide clinicians and evaluators alike in successfully treating and reassessing patients’ capacities.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:
- 1 Describe the current ‘competency crisis’ in this country and three recommendations or solutions to address it
- 2 Describe the most up-to-date research findings relevant to the restoration of individuals deemed incompetent to stand trial
- 3 Describe at least three components of inpatient restoration program, including often overlooked aspects related to one’s ability to assist counsel
- 4 Describe how specific factors related to language, communication, culture/subculture, motivation, etc. can affect restoration of individuals deemed incompetent to stand trial
- 5 Describe a model for report writing that guides treatment planning for restoration as well as re-evaluation of competency-related capacities
Presented By
Lori L. Hauser, PhD, ABPP Psychologist at Whiting Forensic Hospital
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. She is the Practice Sample Review Chair for the American Board of Forensic Psychology, is the Treasurer for the American Academy of Forensic Psychology, and previously represented Forensic Psychology on the Council of Specialties in Professional Psychology. Dr. Hauser also provides training and consultative services, both nationally and internationally, to practitioners and investigators in the areas of interviewing and credibility assessment, risk / threat assessment, and cognitive bias, as well as competency evaluation and restoration.
Training Outline
Key topics covered in this training include:
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I. Introduction to the Competency Crisis
Overview of the competency crisis in the United States
Discussion of the impacts on the justice and mental health systems
Review of proposed solutions and reforms to address the crisis -
II. Components of Inpatient Competency Restoration Programs
Definition and goals of competency restoration
Essential components of a standard inpatient competency restoration program
Customization strategies to meet individual patient needs -
III. Addressing Specific Needs in Restoration Programming
Importance of supporting the ability to assist counsel
Integrating considerations for language, communication, and cultural factors
Addressing motivational aspects and their impact on restoration -
V. Reporting in Inpatient Competency Restoration
Best practices for initial evaluation report writing
Guidelines for conducting and documenting re-evaluations
Model report structures for hospital settings to ensure clarity and utility in legal contexts -
VI. Conclusion and Future Directions
Summary of key points discussed in the training
Implications for practice and system improvements
Open discussion on potential future updates to restoration practices
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).
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