Course Description

*This selection is for the Final Exam only. Access to the book, Competency to Stand Trial Evaluations: Just the Basics, is required to complete the exam. If you already have access to the book, click the "Buy" button above to continue. To order a copy of the paperback book, click here.

Competency to stand trial evaluations are among the most common forensic evaluation referrals in criminal and juvenile courts nationwide. The author, an award-winning expert in the field of competency, describes the basic techniques involved in doing competence to stand trial evaluations. This program reviews the legal standards and laws defining competence to stand trial; presents the forensic concepts that guide competence to stand trial evaluations; explains the selection of methods, collection and interpretation of data, communication of findings, and writing of forensic reports; and discusses common misconceptions about competence to stand trial.

6 CE credits/hours, 60 questions


Target Audience

Psychologists | School Psychologists | Marriage & Family Therapists | Mental Health Counselors | Social Workers

Learning Level

Intermediate

Learning Objectives

  • Discuss the legal standards and laws defining competence to stand trial.
  • Present the forensic concepts that guide competence to stand trial evaluations.
  • Explain the selection of methods, collection and interpretation of data, communication of findings, and writing of forensic reports.
  • Discuss common misconceptions about competence to stand trial.

Sections

  1. 1
    • Statement of Understanding (downloadable/printable)

  2. 2
    • Final Exam Questions (downloadable/printable)

    • Final Exam

  3. 3
    • Evaluation Questionnaire

About the Author