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Establish Authority as a Criminal Court Expert Through Evidence-Based Evaluation and Testimony

This 3-course bundle delivers training in competency assessment, report writing to withstand scrutiny, and testimony skills for adversarial challenge. 

Normally $800, priced at $400 for a limited time.*

 
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 Criminal Court Expertise Demands Mastery Across the Entire Forensic Process, from Initial Evaluation Through Courtroom Testimony

 

With this Training Bundle Forensic Psychologists Specializing in Criminal Court Testimony:

  • ✅ Navigate ambiguous legal standards with confidence, transform intricate clinical data into defensible written opinions, and deliver testimony with precision in high-stakes CST, criminal responsibility, and mitigation cases.
  • ✅ Synthesize evaluations involving dual diagnosis, trauma, and malingering, elevate credibility through expert-aligned methodology
  • ✅ Access structured templates, checklists, and workflows designed for tight court deadlines and efficiency to deliver high-quality evaluations without sacrificing thoroughness or defensibility.

Learning Outcomes
AAFP: Assessment of Competency to Stand Trial 

Upon completion of this CE-earning program, participants describe:

  • Legal underpinnings of the construct of competence to stand trial 
  • Relevant techniques for assessing functional abilities to proceed to trial
  • Ethical conflicts and guidelines for resolving them
  • a model for writing reports and offering testimony regarding competency evaluations

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Learning Outcomes
Effective Expert Testimony for Forensic Evaluation

Upon completion of this CE-earning program, participants describe:

  • Components of effective communication and effective testimony 
  • Effective testifying at depositions vs. a at trial 
  • Communicating one’s credibility 
  • Ethical requirements and practice guidelines that impact expert testimony 

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Learning Outcomes
Report Writing for Forensic Evaluation

Upon completion of this CE-earning program, participants describe:

  • The varied functions of reports and affidavits that summarize forensic evaluations
  • How reports meet the obligations of common rules of evidence and procedure
  • Why to include competing hypotheses, alternative explanations, and data  inconsistent with one’s expert opinions in a report
  • The advantages and disadvantages of including typical report jargon

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Lori L. Hauser, PhD, ABPP

Lori L. Hauser, PhD, ABPP, is a board-certified forensic psychologist employed at Whiting Forensic Hospital in Middletown, Connecticut. There, she oversees the competency restoration service and conducts forensic evaluations – competency, as well as general and sexual violence risk management – for the hospital. She is the Practice Sample Review Chair for the American Board of Forensic Psychology, is the Treasurer for the American Academy of Forensic Psychology, and previously represented Forensic Psychology on the Council of Specialties in Professional Psychology...

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Randy Otto, PhD, ABPP

Randy K. Otto, PhD, MLS, joined the faculty in the Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences at the University of New Mexico School of Medicine in May 2025, where he serves as Professor and Chief of the Division of Forensic Behavioral Sciences. Dr. Otto was a member of the faculty at the University of South Florida between 1989 and 2022, and Nova Southeastern University between 2022 and 2025. Dr. Otto, licensed to practice psychology in New Mexico and Florida, is board certified in clinical psychology and forensic psychology by the American Board of Professional Psychology...

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Establish Crucial Foundational and Advanced Criminal Forensic Assessment Skills with a Competitive Credential 

This certificate program spans 145 hours of CE-earning content across 11 programs.

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CONCEPT Continuing & Professional Studies at Palo Alto University delivers advanced training for mental health professionals, with programs customized to individual learning needs. High caseloads, limited resources, limited time and budgets — we understand the everyday barriers to achieving the level of professional development you need.

With content curated by psychologist Dr. Patricia Zapf and our Advisory Board, we make training for developing skills, following best practices, and improving credibility accessible and individualized to fit every schedule — so you can take your practice to the next level.

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*Special pricing is for a limited time and may be discontinued at any time at our discretion, even if promotional pricing messaging persists. Pricing applies to the bundle as described only, no refunds, returns, credits or partial discounts. Trainings are available for one year after purchase.