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FORENSIC
TESTING (CCFT)

Training in the advanced assessment of personality, psychopathology and risk 

for psychological health, wellbeing and forensics

The British Psychological Society (BPS) standards in psychometrics testing training

BPS CERTIFICATION

IN PSYCHOMETRIC

TESTING

Forensic assessment client and Assessor

"The forensic psychometric course provided me with a comprehensive
overview of forensic assessment and was led by instructors who are highly
knowledgeable and committed to the subject and student success."
Victoria Baverstock, Organisational Psychologist, Western Europe & Middle East

​The Certificate of Competence
in Forensic Testing (CCFT)
accredited by
the British Psychological Society (BPS)

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Forensic and psychological health assessments enable you to screen candidates for assessment in coaching, therapy and a deeper understanding of personality, psychopathology, psychological health and risk assessment in criminal behaviour. With this training you can help clients identify their needs and potential using advanced personality, neuro-cognitive & forensic assessments.

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                                                 What you will learn

 

Module 1: The Context of Assessment and Development

Ethics: Duty of Care, Scope/Limits, Accreditation, Ethical/Legal, Insurance, Contracts, Confidentiality, GDPR. Client Suitability: Informed Consent, Language, Literacy, Technology, Accommodations.

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Module 2: Varieties of Tests and Test Administration

Types of Tests: IQ, Ability, Aptitude, Attainment, Careers, Personality. Test Adminsitration: Modes of Testing; Pre-test Issues; Test Materials; Venue; Candidate Preparation; Administration.

 

Module 3: Scoring, Feedback and Reporting

Ability and careers test administration, scoring, feedback and reporting practicals. Scoring and Interpretation (Scores - z-scores, IQ/Standard, Stens, Stanines, T-Scores, %iles); Feedback Preparation and Interview. Report Writing: Context; Results; Interpretation; Implications; Recommendations.

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Module 4: Choosing and Accessing Tests

Choosing Tests: Normative, Criterion, Ipsative, IRT; Sampling, Reliability, Validity, Error & Bias; Test Evaluation. Accessing Tests: Test Reviews; Print & Online; Suppliers - Qualification & Test Access.

 

Module 5: Ethics, Best Practice and Legislation

Ethical/Legal Compliance: Candidates Rights, Legal Obligations, GDPR, Organisational Testing Policy.

 

Module 6: Personality Assessment for Psychological Health and Risk Assessment

Screening for Neurological Issues (Dyslexia; ADD); Mental Health/Wellbeing and Advanced Personality Assessment for Personal Coaching, Therapy and Legal Contexts (MIPS; PAI; IES-R); Assessment of Risk in Criminal Behaviour (HCR-20; VRAG-R; SAPROF).​

Certified training in advanced assessment of personality, psychopathology and risk

BPS CERTIFICATION

IN PSYCHOMETRIC

TESTING

Certified training in advanced assessment of personality, psychopathology and risk

BPS CERTIFICATION

IN PSYCHOMETRIC

TESTING

      *BPS: visit British Psychological Society          I   Download BPS Qualifications Brochure

CURRICULUM

FORENSIC ASSESSMENTS

Delegates on this course work in:

 

  • Assessment of Mental Health

  • Identification of Risk and Criminal Behaviour

  • Identification of Neurological Issues (Dyslexia, ADD)

  • Assessment for Health and Wellbeing

  • Advanced Assessment of Personality for Personal Coaching

  • Advanced Assessment of Personality for Therapy and Counselling

 

DELEGATES

Benefits of our course:

 

    The knowledge and skills to use test for:

  • Assessment of Risk and Criminal Behavioural Screening   for Neurological Issues (Dyslexia; ADD)

  • Mental Health/Wellbeing and Advanced Personality Assessment for Personal Coaching, Therapy and Legal Contexts (MIPS; PAI; IES-R)

  • Assessment of Risk in Criminal Behaviour (HCR-20;  VRAG-R; SAPROF)

  • Managing Security, Test Data, GDPR and Compliance

  • Implementing a Practitioner Health & Safety Testing Policy

 

BENEFITS

CLASSROOM (2 x 7 hrs.)

Radisson St. Helens, Dublin

Wednesday - Friday, 9.30-17.00.

  • February 4th & 5th

  • April 1st & 2nd

  • July 15th & 16th

  • October 14th & 15th

  • December 3rd & 4th

ZOOM (8 x 2 hrs.)

Tuesday, 19.00-21.00 GMT

  • 4th February - 1st April

  • 6th May- 1st July

  • 9th Sept.- 4th November

Course Fees not inclusive of BPS registration fees

CERTIFICATE DATES 2025

Call our support team to discuss registration and payment options on +353 1 443 4438

How can we help?

CALL or EMAIL us today to discuss your coaching, psychometrics or selection

training needs with one of our consulting psychology team +353 1 443 4438.

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