4 Hours / 4 CEs

On Demand | Self-Paced Professional Training

This on-demand professional training program on AAFP: Supervision of Forensic Psychological Evaluations is presented by A.J McConnell, PsyD and Amanda Conn, PsyD, in partnership with the American Academy of Forensic Psychology (AAFP).

Supervision is an essential task for psychologists to ensure that professional standards of practice are maintained in forensic settings. Most forensic psychologists have not received formal training in supervision and instead rely on personal experience to help guide them as supervisors. This creates a risk for both a supervisor and supervisee striving to complete forensic psychological evaluations in an ethical, safe, and effective manner. 

This program highlights the need for a conceptual foundation on evidence-based models of supervision along with practical guidance to help supervisors build competency in this important area of practice. Special attention is given to meeting the ethical and legal requirements of supervision.

This program is ideal for forensic psychologists at all career levels responsible for supervising practicum students, predoctoral interns, post-doctoral fellows, and others. Supervisees may benefit from this program as it may help them navigate their training experiences and prepare them for a future role as a supervisor.

Learning Objectives

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

  • 1 Describe the effectiveness of supervision models that will help enhance the training and provision of services by supervisees
  • 2 Identify administrative and legal requirements for providing supervision in a forensic setting
  • 3 Describe the types of supervision methods used to help supervisees conduct forensic evaluations and write comprehensive reports
  • 4 Describe common ethical dilemmas and strategies to resolve barriers to effective supervision

  • Intended Audience

    This training is intended for forensic psychologists who supervise or plan to supervise trainees at various stages, including practicum students, predoctoral interns, postdoctoral fellows, and other early-career professionals. It is particularly relevant for those specializing in forensic psychology, supervision, and ethical practice, and also offers value to supervisees seeking to enhance their learning experiences and prepare for future supervisory roles.

    • Forensic Psychologist
    • Supervisor
    • Trainee Supervisor
    • Supervisee
    • Mental Health Professional

  • Experience Level

    This training is designed for licensed and pre-licensed mental health professionals at all experience levels who supervise or aspire to supervise in forensic settings.

    Beginner:
    New to supervision in forensic psychology; may have limited formal training and rely primarily on personal experience; seeking foundational knowledge of supervision models, ethical/legal requirements, and effective supervisory practices.

    Intermediate:
    Some experience providing supervision in forensic settings; familiar with basic supervision concepts but seeking to deepen understanding of evidence-based models, address common ethical dilemmas, and enhance administrative competencies.

    Advanced:
    Experienced supervisors in forensic psychology; looking to refine supervisory skills, address complex ethical and legal challenges, and implement advanced strategies for effective supervision and supervisee development.

  • Practice Setting

    Forensic psychologists and supervisors typically practice in secure, structured environments where legal, clinical, and ethical standards intersect. These settings often involve collaboration with legal professionals, law enforcement, and other mental health practitioners. Supervision occurs in both individual and group formats, focusing on the assessment, treatment, and evaluation of individuals involved with the legal system. The work environment emphasizes confidentiality, risk management, and adherence to ethical and legal guidelines, with a strong focus on professional development and competency building for both supervisors and supervisees.

    • Forensic units within hospitals or psychiatric facilities
    • Correctional institutions (jails, prisons, juvenile detention centers)
    • Court clinics or court-ordered evaluation centers
    • Private forensic psychology practices
    • Academic medical centers with forensic training programs
    • Community mental health centers with forensic services
    • Government agencies (e.g., probation, parole, child protective services)
    • Law enforcement agencies with behavioral science units

Presented By

A.J. McConnell, PsyD, Psychologist at Forum Ohio, LLC.,

A.J. McConnell, Psy.D., NADD-CC is a psychologist at Forum Ohio, LLC., in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. McConnell’s expertise is in forensic evaluations of individuals with neurodevelopmental disabilities. He is also responsible for training and providing supervision as part of Forum Ohio LLC.’s Postdoctoral Fellowship, which has been granted the forensic psychology waiver by the American Board of Forensic Psychology. Dr. McConnell is also part-time faculty at The Ohio State University. He serves as the chair of the Education Committee for the Ohio Psychological Association and the chair of the Ohio Attorney General Task on Criminal Justice and Mental Illness: Best Practices and Mental Health Training for Jails.

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Presented By

Amanda Conn, PsyD, Psychologist at Forum Ohio, LLC

Amanda Conn, Psy.D., is a psychologist at Forum Ohio, LLC., in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Conn’s expertise is in various forensic services, including competency evaluations, sanity evaluations, disability evaluations, risk assessments, and competency attainment / restoration. She is also responsible for training and providing supervision as part of Forum Ohio LLC.’s Postdoctoral Fellowship, which has been granted the forensic psychology waiver by the American Board of Forensic Psychology. Additionally, Dr. Conn provides supervision of practicum students at Forum Ohio. Dr. Conn is an adjunct professor at Wright State University School of Professional Psychology.

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Training Outline

Key topics covered in this training include:

  • What is supervision? And Supervision from a trainee’s perspective

  • Administrative/legal requirements

  • Competencies to be a forensic supervisor

  • Supervision models

  • Benefits of good supervision (e.g., improvements in reports)

  • Choosing the right supervisee (i.e., interviewing tips)

  • What makes supervision successful?

  • Types of supervision/supervision methods

  • Ethical concerns/issues (including vignettes)

  • Barriers to effective supervision and how to resolve / specific barriers in forensic supervision (e.g., lack of time)

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).



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) 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 Board for 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 Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed mental health counselors. #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 Professional Training, #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.