Overview

Series: Psychology within the legal context

This eLearning series consist of two modules:

1. Exploring psychology in the legal context, and

2. Practicing psychology in the legal context

This is the second module is the series, and it explores clinical practice issues for the psychologist to consider in the legal context including typical client characteristics, responding to legal requests, preparing reports for court and responding to legal questions.

Three topics are covered in this module:

• Ethics and procedures,

• Professional boundaries and relationships, and

• Risk management. 

This module builds on knowledge gained in the first module in the series: Exploring psychology within the legal context.

The APS acknowledges the significant contributions in time and expertise of the National Forensic College including: Dr Amanda White - UNSW, Dr Katie Seidler - USYD, Dr Katrina Fritzon - Bond University, and Dr Astrid Birgden - Deakin University.

Level of Learning

Foundational. This activity is targeted to those new to the topic.

Duration of access

Access to this eLearning actvity is for 6 months from the date of confirmed registration.

APS CPD-Approved

This eLearning activity has been assessed against the APS Standards for CPD activities and approved for its education quality.

Learn more about the APS CPD Approval process.

CPD Frequently Asked Questions

Refer to the APS CPD Frequently Asked Questions for general and technical information when undertaking APS Professional development activities.

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Package available

This module is also available to purchase as a package with Module 1 - Exploring psychology in the legal context. Register for this package and take advantage of reduced fees and an extended access period by clicking HERE.

Important: If you have already completed Module 1 and would like to register for Module 2 as part of the package deal, submit your details HERE and a member of the Professional development team will be in contact to arrange registration.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the eLearning activity, participants should be able to 

• describe the ethical and procedural issues relevant to psychologists’ roles in the Australian legal system, 

• describe the parameters of professional boundaries, relationships, and psychology practice in the Australian legal system, and

• describe strategies for personal and professional risk management for psychologists intersecting with the Australian legal system.