Maximizing Relevancy in Forensic Report Writing

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2 Hours | 2 CEs

This on-demand professional training program on Maximizing Relevancy in Forensic Report Writing is presented by Terry Kukor, PhD, ABPP.

This program focuses on a bold new way of approaching forensic report writing. Ever wonder why we structure our forensic reports as we do or why we include some things that don’t seem pertinent in forensic reports? Do you dread typing or dictating lengthy histories? Do you struggle to make decisions about what data points are relevant in forensic reports? Do you feel intimidated or discouraged when there are mountains of collateral information? Have longer reports left you wondering if anyone will actually read more than the conclusion? If so, this program can help. Specific strategies for decision-making about what data to include and practical approaches for implementing these strategies in report writing are presented. A step-by-step review of how to effectively map clinical data to functional legal capacities is presented and then tied to a novel report-writing strategy that emphasizes efficiency, clarity, and relevancy.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this course you will be able to:

  • Describe specific strategies for decision-making

  • Describe what data to include and practical approaches for implementing these strategies in report writing

  • Describe a step-by-step review of how to effectively map clinical data to functional legal capacities

  • Describe a report-writing strategy that emphasizes efficiency, clarity, and relevancy

Presented By

Terry Kukor, PhD, ABPP

Terry Kukor, Ph.D., ABPP, is board-certified in forensic psychology, and is a Senior Forensic Psychologist at the Netcare Forensic Center. Dr. Kukor has specialized in criminal forensic evaluation for more than 30 years, during which time he has also done violence risk and threat assessment. He teaches multiple workshops for the American Academy of Forensic Psychology (AAFP) including Critical Thinking in Forensic Evaluation. He is a threat assessment consultant for Work Trauma Services Inc., and consults with a regional office of the FBI. In 2016, he was recognized with the Howard H. Sokolov Forensic Mental Health Leadership Award, presented by the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services. In 2019, he was granted the Distinguished Contributions to Forensic Psychology Award by AAFP.

Program curriculum

    1. Review Before Proceeding

    2. Educational Disclaimer

    1. Lesson 1 Video

    1. Lesson 2 Video

    2. Lesson Quiz

    1. Lesson 3 Video

    2. Lesson Quiz

    1. Lesson 4 Video

    2. AAPL Practice Resource | Forensic Psychiatric Evaluation of Competence to Stand Trial

    3. Lesson Quiz

    1. Lesson 5 Video

About this course

  • Free
  • 24 lessons
  • 2 hours of video content

  • Intended Audience

    This live workshop/webinar is intended for mental health and other allied professionals.

  • Experience Level

    This live workshop/webinar 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.