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Browse specialized training in forensic services—from MCES/J-MCES competency to stand trial assessments courses for qualifying evaluators to the managing and running the MCAT Program for agencies.
Professional Development Course Catalog
Professional Continuing Education & Training
MCAT · Juvenile & Adult
CE Hours: 2
Ethics in Forensic Mental Health Evaluations
Understand ethical responsibilities, reporting boundaries, and risks in high-stakes forensic assessments.
$99.00
$59.00 with Membership
CE Credits: 12
CE Hours: 12
Gain courtroom-ready expertise in administering and interpreting the MCES and J-MCES assessments, with psychometric insights and structured guidance for real-world forensic evaluations.
$650.00
$149.00 with paid Subscription
APA Approved Sponsor
CE Credits: 6
CE Hours: 6
Learn how to implement and manage the Mental Competency Assessment & Training (MCAT) Program for competency restoration. This course covers core services, best practices, and training strategies designed to equip agencies with the tools needed to run an effective competency restoration program.
$325.00
$79.00 with paid Subscription
APA Approved Sponsor
Documentation · Legal
CE Hours: 2
Report Writing & Documentation in Court Settings
Master objective, defensible report writing for forensic evaluations and court testimony.
$99.00
$59.00 with Membership
MCAT · Trauma · Juvenile
CE Hours: 4
Trauma-Informed Approaches to Restoration
Explore how trauma affects restoration and how to apply MCAT-based approaches with sensitivity.
$99.00
$59.00 with Membership
J-MCES · Juvenile
CE Hours: 3
Juvenile Competency Assessment (J-MCES)
Specialized training in using the Juvenile MCES Scale for age-appropriate mental competency evaluations.
$99.00
$59.00 with Membership
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Get course access and exclusive benefits tailored to your subscription status!
- Training Agencies: Course access included with your subscription at significant discounts.
- Evaluators: Exclusive discounts on MCES/J‑MCES assessment materials; courses deeply discounted with subscription.
- Both: Free admission to future advanced webinars and 12‑month access to each course you enroll in.
Psychwest, Clinical and Forensic Psychology, Inc. is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Psychwest, Clinical and Forensic Psychology, Inc. maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
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Continuing Education (CE) credits for psychologists are provided through the co-sponsorship of the American Psychological Association (APA) Office of Continuing Education in Psychology (CEP).
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Who are these courses for?
These courses are designed for licensed forensic evaluators, mental health professionals, and agencies working within the justice system. Evaluators gain courtroom-ready training with the MCES and J-MCES assessments, while agencies access the full MCAT Program to manage and run their own competency restoration services. Plus, all subscribers receive a complimentary directory listing.
Can I earn CE credits for these courses?
Yes. Most courses will indicate if they are APA Approved and will display the APA Approved Sponsor logo. CE credit hours are listed for each course when available.
Do I need an Evaluator plan or an MCAT Program Training Plan to purchase courses?
No, you can purchase courses individually and retain access to the course for a full year. However, an Evaluator Subscription or an MCAT Program training plan offers added benefits: evaluators receive substantial discounts on MCES/J-MCES assessments, and both subscribing evaluators and MCAT Program subscribers get instant discounts on CE courses. All subscribers also enjoy free access to advanced webinars.
Subscription Benefits
Add subscriber benefits to your pay-per-course access.
- Evaluators: discounts on MCES/J-MCES assessments (up to 50%).
- MCAT Program subscribers: access to the MCAT Program Training curriculum (adult, juvenile, or both).
- All subscribers: instant discounts on CE courses, free advanced webinars, and a complimentary directory listing.
APA Approved Sponsor is indicated on eligible courses CE credits available where applicable.
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- MCAT Competency Restoration Program – Subscription Based
- Competency Evaluations for Adults & Juveniles: MCES & J-MCES
- MCAT Competency Restoration Program – Full Service
- Clinical & Forensic Assessments
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Learn more about our
- MCAT Competency Restoration Program – Subscription Based
- Competency Evaluations for Adults & Juveniles: MCES & J-MCES
- MCAT Competency Restoration Program – Full Service
- Clinical & Forensic Assessments