MCAT Program Training Subscription – Business Plan (9/36) (Juvenile)

Core Training Benefits

• Complete Competency Restoration Program
  The Mental Competency Assessment and Training (MCAT) Program offers materials and services for both competency to stand trial assessments and training for both juveniles and adults.
• Development & Legal Foundations
  The MCAT Program is empirically informed and built from case law, statutes, professional standards, and research. All four phases align with the Dusky (Dusky v. United States, 1960) competency standards and related authority, targeting both broad and specific competencies necessary to work with counsel and navigate court processes.
• Four-phase curriculum
  The program is divided into four phases, which covers case law and other legal standards (e.g., Dusky v. U.S., 1960; Drope v. Missouri, 1975; In re Gault, 387 U.S. 1, 1967): Phase 1 – General Legal Knowledge, Phase 2 – Tolerating Stress and Behavior/Conduct, Phase 3 – Working with an Attorney, and Phase 4 – Ability to Consult with Counsel/Case Specific.
• Multiple Training Features
  Within each phase, lesson plans, activities, and various other training features are provided to enhance a trainer's ability to teach legal concepts and information. These features, such as flashcards, interactive software, and digital presentations, facilitate a linear, standardized approach to instruction that is easy to understand and utilize.
• Comprehensive Lesson Plans
  The MCAT Program curriculum uses lesson plans composed of multiple structured sections designed to rebuild competency including objectives, review concepts, new concepts, critical thinking and rational understanding, vignettes, key terms, and review questions.
• Expressive and Receptive Learning
  The MCAT Program employs a dual-learning approach that combines both expressive and receptive learning to provide a comprehensive educational experience. Expressive learning involves open-ended questions designed to assess a client's ability to articulate their understanding of complex topics in their own words. Receptive learning utilizes multiple-choice questions to effectively measure the recognition and recall of key concepts. This integrated method ensures that participants are not only able to recognize information but also confidently explain and apply it.
• Flexible Delivery Method
  All components, including curriculum, visual aids, and interactive activities, are optimized for digital delivery, allowing flexible implementation whether learning remotely or in person.
• Progress Monitoring
  An MCAT Program monitoring tool records lesson progress, program progress, and attendance. A key design component of this tool is to monitor client progress by projecting the client’s restoration timeline, providing courts and agencies with a clear estimate of when competency restoration may be achieved.
• Proven Program Effectiveness
  Psychometric data demonstrates MCAT Program effectiveness through statistically significant measures.

Competency Assessment Integration Benefits

• Measure Progress
  The MCES and J-MCES competency to stand trial assessments can be utilized within the MCAT Program to determine baseline competency, measure progress through the MCAT Program's four phases, and, at the completion of the program, to ensure the knowledge and skills necessary to regain competency to stand trial were acquired.
• Empirically Founded
  The MCES and J-MCES assessments are grounded in Supreme Court case law standards, including the Dusky standard (1960), and are supported by extensive professional research in competency restoration.
• Curriculum and Competency Assessment Alignment
  The structure of the MCES and J-MCES directly corresponds with MCAT Program curriculum, creating a seamless integration between training and assessment. This alignment ensures a cohesive and comprehensive approach that meets both legal and clinical standards for competency restoration.

Professional Support Benefits

• Professional Development
  Access discounted American Psychological Assessment (APA)-accredited CE credits through the MCAT Program competency restoration training courses. Comprehensive training enhances staff expertise in evidence-based competency restoration and assessment methodologies.
• Website Directory Listing
  An optional listing in the online directory for MCAT Program Training providers enables referral sources to locate agencies offering evidence-based MCAT Program competency restoration services.
• Progress Monitoring and Reporting
  Built-in tracking tools provide clear documentation of participant progress and attendance, supporting court reporting requirements and program accountability.

Value-Added Benefits

• Multi-User Capability
  The platform provides the ability to streamline management by adding users and incorporating Evaluator Subscriptions under a single umbrella.
• Cost-Effective Solution
  Digital delivery and comprehensive materials reduce the need for additional resource development, while flexible implementation options maximize staff efficiency.

Additional Available Services

• MCAT Program Psychometric Data Storage Subscription and MCAT Program Psychometric Data Analytics
  Access to advanced data storage and analytic services to support evidence-based decision-making is available. The MCAT Program Psychometric Data Storage Subscription allows agencies who have both a Training Plan and an Evaluator Subscription to store their psychometric data, while the MCAT Program Psychometric Data Analytics option allows those agencies to provide demographic and assessment variables they wish to be analyzed. Data analytics can range from basic summaries to advanced analyses. 

Comparison of MCAT Program Training Plans

Mental Competency Assessment & Training (MCAT) Program Training Plans

• Standard, Business, and Enterprise Plans
  Select from Standard, Business, or Enterprise plans based on your agency's user and client capacity needs. Each plan provides agencies with comprehensive training materials and resources needed to independently run a successful competency restoration program, with the choice of either juvenile or adult curriculum access.
• Plus Upgrade Option
  Select or upgrade to a Plus Plan with any subscription tier (Standard, Business, or Enterprise) to access both juvenile and adult curricula, saving compared to purchasing separately. This comprehensive access enables agencies to deliver competency restoration services across both justice system populations.

Select your base plan (Standard, Business, or Enterprise) based on user and client capacity needs. Select a Plus Plan for access to both juvenile and adult curricula. Compare Training Plans

Looking for alternatives to a training subscription?

• MCAT Program - Full Service (Northern California) Psychwest provides direct competency restoration training services to agencies in some Northern California areas. The full-service program focuses on providing personalized training to ensure clients understand the legal process and can effectively participate in their defense. MCAT Program – Full Service
• Remote Services Virtual competency restoration training services are available nationwide through secure electronic platforms.
• Professional Directory Find competency restoration providers in your area through our searchable directory of professionals and agencies. Filter by state and service type to locate providers near you. Listings are self-reported; inclusion is not a Psychwest endorsement. Professional Directory