Psychosexual Assessment Certification (CPAS)

Overview

The Psychosexual Assessment Certification Training equips professionals with the skills, knowledge, and tools necessary to conduct comprehensive sex offender assessments. The program emphasizes the importance of ethical considerations, cultural sensitivity, and effective communication with legal decision-makers.


Participants will learn to utilize evidence-based assessment tools, write detailed and defensible reports, and present their findings to judges, attorneys, and other legal professionals.

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Psychosexual Assessment Certification Training
12 Hours

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

  • Learn to perform thorough assessments using a range of evidence-based tools and techniques, ensuring accurate evaluations that inform legal and treatment decisions.
  • Develop the skills to adapt assessment tools and practices to be culturally sensitive, ensuring the fair, equitable treatment of individuals from diverse backgrounds.
  • Gain expertise in writing clear, concise, and comprehensive assessment reports that meet legal standards and can withstand scrutiny in court.
  • Learn to present their findings in a manner that is understandable and persuasive to judges, attorneys, and other legal professionals, enhancing the impact of their assessments.
  • Explore the ethical challenges specific to sex offender assessments and learn to navigate these challenges with integrity and professionalism.


Target Audience For This Training:

This training is designed for licensed mental health professionals, including psychologists, counselors, social workers, and other practitioners with a master's degree or above. It is particularly beneficial for those who are currently involved in or aspire to work in forensic settings, where the assessment of sex offenders is a key responsibility. The training is also ideal for professionals seeking to specialize in forensic psychology or those looking to enhance their skills in conducting complex, high-stakes assessments.


PREREQUISITES:

This certification program is open to mental health professionals who have earned a master’s degree or higher in fields such as psychology, counseling, social work, and related disciplines.  Trainees must have a solid foundation in psychological assessment and report writing, as well as experience in clinical practice. A strong understanding of ethical considerations in mental health practice is also essential.


CONTENT AREA: 

Intermediate.


COURSE DELIVERY FORMAT: 

This live webinar presentation is interactive. Attendees & presenters may ask and answer questions throughout the presentation and participate in instructor-led discussions.


Course Completion and CE Information:

To earn CE credit, participants must be on time, sign in and sign out, attend the entire course and complete a course evaluation. This is a 12 hour course. Partial credit is not permitted. Must be present the full 6 hours of both days to receive CE certificate. Certificates of completion will be emailed within 7-10 business days of course completion.