4 Hours / 4 CEs

On Demand | Self-Paced Professional Training

This on-demand professional training program on the Introduction to MMPI-3 for Forensic Psychologists is presented by Yossef Ben-Porath, Ph.D., ABPP, in partnership with The American Academy of Forensic Psychology.

The MMPI-3 provides expanded coverage of the personality and psychopathology-related constructs with new norms designed to represent 2020 census projections for the US population. This program lays out the rationale for developing the MMPI-3, an overview of the methods used to update the test, a description of the resulting 52 MMPI-3 scales, and information about the empirical foundations of the instrument. Special consideration is given to the challenges associated with the use of updated instruments in forensic assessments.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:

  • 1 Describe the rationale for developing the MMPI-3
  • 2 Describe the 52 MMPI-3 scales
  • 3 Describe the MMPI-3 norms and how they better represent the demographic makeup of the U.S. population
  • 4 Describe the pros and cons of using the MMPI-3 in forensic assessments

  • Intended Audience

    This training is intended for clinicians and professionals who want to enhance their understanding and application of the MMPI-3 and other psychological assessment instruments, with a focus on personality and psychopathology evaluation. It is suitable for those specializing in clinical or forensic psychology, as well as related mental health fields, and is relevant for individuals involved in psychological assessment across a range of contexts.


    Examples of Relevant Professionals:
    • Clinical psychologists
    • Forensic psychologists
    • Mental health professionals
    • Professionals in criminal justice and law enforcement
    • Security and risk assessment personnel
    • Healthcare providers involved in psychological assessment
    • Social service professionals
    • Educational psychologists and school counselors
    • Human resources professionals involved in employee assessment

  • Experience Level

    This training is appropriate for mental health professionals at various stages of familiarity with the MMPI-3, from those new to the instrument to those with some experience in its application.

    • Beginner: Participants are new to the MMPI-3 and seek foundational knowledge about its development, structure, and use in clinical and forensic settings.

    • Intermediate: Participants have some prior experience with MMPI instruments and wish to deepen their understanding of the MMPI-3’s updated scales, norms, and empirical foundations, as well as its application in diverse populations and forensic contexts.

  • Practice Setting

    Practitioners work in structured, assessment-centered environments that support administration of the MMPI-3 and related instruments, emphasizing standardized procedures, cultural responsiveness, and rigorous documentation. These settings prioritize confidentiality, secure data management, and interdisciplinary collaboration for personality and psychopathology evaluation in both clinical and forensic contexts.

    Examples of Practice Settings:

    • Outpatient clinics and private practices
    • Hospitals and integrated healthcare settings
    • Community mental health centers
    • Forensic evaluation services and courts
    • Correctional facilities and probation/parole units
    • Law enforcement/public safety and fitness-for-duty programs
    • Schools, universities, and academic assessment clinics
    • Corporate HR, occupational health, and security/risk assessment programs
Presented By

Yossef Ben-Porath, PhD, ABPP

Yossef Ben-Porath is a Professor of Psychological Sciences at Kent State University. He received his doctoral training at the University of Minnesota and has been involved extensively in MMPI research for the past 37 years. He is a co-developer of the MMPI-3, MMPI-2-RF, and MMPI-A-RF and co-author of test manuals, books, book chapters, and articles on the MMPI instruments. Former Editor-in-Chief of the journals Assessment and Psychological Assessment, Dr. Ben-Porath is a board-certified psychologist (American Board of Professional Psychology- Clinical) whose clinical practice involves supervision of assessments at Kent State’s Psychological Clinic, consultation to agencies that screen candidates for public safety positions, and provision of consultation and expert witness services in forensic cases.


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Training Outline

Key topics covered in this training include:

  • The rationale for developing the MMPI-3

  • Overview of the methods used to update the test

  • Description of the resulting 52 MMPI-3 scales

  • Empirical foundations of the instrument

  • Challenges associated with the use of updated instruments in forensic assessments

We are proud to partner with

American Academy of Forensic Psychology (AAFP)

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.

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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. 

  1. American Psychological Association (APA): Approved sponsor of continuing education for psychologists.

  2. Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB): Approved continuing education provider (ACE program, Provider #1480), 11/22/2023–11/22/2026.

  3. Canadian Psychological Association (CPA): Approved to sponsor continuing education for psychologists.

  4. National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC): Approved Continuing Education Provider (ACEP No. 7190).


Sponsorship Approval Statements

Palo Alto University, Continuing and Professional Studies (CONCEPT) is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. 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) has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7190. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Palo Alto University, #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. Palo Alto University 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. Continuing and Professional Studies, Palo Alto University, is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Psychology as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed psychologists #PSY-0103. Palo Alto University, Continuing and Professional Studies (CONCEPT) is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs. Palo Alto University, Continuing & Professional Studies (CONCEPT), is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #SW-0356. Palo Alto University, Continuing and Professional Studies, is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed mental health counselors. #MHC-0073.