Fundamental Neuropsychology for Forensic Evaluators

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2 Hours | 2 CEs

This on-demand professional training program on Fundamental Neuropsychology for Forensic Evaluators is presented by Chriscelyn Tussey, PhD.

Forensic psychologists often conduct evaluations in which cognitive deficits are present. These deficits may stem from medical, neurological, and/or serious mental illness and can be relevant for addressing the psycholegal question. This program provides an overview of some common cognitive deficits and diagnoses found in forensic evaluations and a road map for how to address these issues as they arise. Relevant case law, as well as ethical standards and guidelines, are discussed. Simultaneously, pragmatic considerations when conducting forensic evaluations with a neuropsychology element, including intersectionality, test selection, and report writing, are explored.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this program you will be able to:

  • Describe at least 3 common cognitive deficits and/or diagnoses found in forensic evaluations.

  • Describe a decision-making model to address neuropsychological issues in forensic evaluations.

  • Describe applicable case law, ethical standards, and guidelines.

  • Describe at least 3 pragmatic factors that warrant consideration when conducting forensic evaluations wherein cognitive deficits are relevant to answering the psycholegal question.

Presented By

PsyD, ABPP Chriscelyn Tussey, PsyD, ABPP

Dr. Tussey is the President and Founder of Metropolitan Forensic & Neuropsychological Consultation. She is a Board Certified Forensic Psychologist and a Clinical Neuropsychologist. She conducts clinical as well as civil and criminal forensic and forensic neuropsychological evaluations. Dr. Tussey is a Clinical Instructor at NYU Grossman School of Medicine and an Adjunct Professor at New York University. She is involved in leadership positions both locally and nationally in both forensic and neuropsychology. She previously served as the chair of the Mentorship Committee for the American Psychology-Law Society (AP-LS), and is presently on the American Board of Forensic Psychology (ABFP) Examination Faculty. Dr. Tussey has served as the chair of the Women in Leadership Committee of the National Academy of Neuropsychology (NAN). She is a former Program Chair for NAN and is currently a member of the Leadership and Ambassador Development (LEAD) Program Task Force, Brain Health Task Force, and Equity, Diversity, and Inclusivity Task Force. At the state level, Dr. Tussey has served on the Board of Directors of the New York State Association of Neuropsychology (NYSAN). She has published and presented in the areas of criminal and civil forensic and forensic neuropsychology as well as leadership and brain health.

Program curriculum

    1. Review Before Proceeding

    2. Educational Disclaimer

    1. Lesson 1 Video

    1. Lesson 2 Video

    1. Lesson 3 Video

    2. Lesson 3 Quiz

    1. Lesson 4 Video

    2. Lesson 4 Quiz

    1. Lesson 5 Video

    2. Lesson 5 Quiz

About this course

  • Free
  • 21 lessons
  • 1.5 hours of video content

  • Intended Audience

    This on-demand program is intended for mental health and other allied professionals.

  • Experience Level

    This on-demand program is appropriate for beginner, intermediate, and advanced level clinicians.

  • CE / CPD Credit

    APA, ASWB, CPA, NBCC Click here for state and other regional board approvals.

CE Sponsorship Information

Palo Alto University, Continuing and Professional Studies (CONCEPT) is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. PaloAlto University, Continuing and Professional Studies (CONCEPT) maintains responsibility for this program and its content. Palo Alto University, Continuing and Professional Studies(CONCEPT) is approved by the Canadian Psychological Association to offer continuing education for psychologists. Palo Alto University, Continuing and Professional Studies(CONCEPT), SW CPE is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Boardfor Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers#SW-0356 and the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Mental HealthPractitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed mental healthcounselors. #MHC-0073. Palo Alto University, Continuing and Professional Studies (CONCEPT)has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 6811. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. CONCEPT ProfessionalTraining, #1480, is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved as ACE providers. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. CONCEPT Professional Training maintains responsibility for this course. ACE provider approval period: 11/22/23-11/22/26. Social workers completing this course receive (clinical or social work ethics) continuing education credits.