ABPPSP: Preparation for ABPPSP Board Certification

6 hours | 6 CEs

This on demand professional training program on Preparing for Board Certification in Police & Public Safety Psychology is presented by Jeni McCutcheon, PsyD, ABPP & Gary Fischler, PhD, ABPP, in partnership with The American Board of Police and Public Safety Psychology (ABPPSP).

This program is California POST CPE approved for 3 CE hours.

Psychologists who practice in police and public safety psychology (PPSP) often choose to have their competence recognized through board certification by the American Board of Police and Public Safety Psychology (ABPPSP), one of the 15 specialty boards of the American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP). 

This program is presented by the current National Chair of Examinations (NCE) and his immediate predecessor and describes the distinctive PPSP knowledge areas, including cultural competence; ethical, legal, and practice standards; essential PPSP functions; and the unique aspects of police and public safety personnel and organizations. In addition, it describes the benchmarks and foundational PPSP competencies necessary to practice in its four primary domains: assessment, clinical intervention, operational support, and organizational consultation. 

The program provides a step-by-step guide on applying for board certification, including preparing the Practice Sample, choosing work samples, and technical submission requirements. In addition, an overview of the board certification process is provided, including submitting the initial application, submitting the Practice Sample, obtaining feedback from the Practice Sample Review Committee, and the Oral Examination process. Finally, this program covers how to create and implement a plan to acquire the knowledge and experience needed to apply for board certification, experience the benefits of board certification, succeed in the application and examination process, and identify helpful resources.