Adding Assessment as a Competency 1 CE-Credit – Virtual
Abstract
This webinar will provide an introduction to the practice of assessment in psychology. Participants will gain an understanding of the different types of assessment, the purposes for conducting assessments, and an overview of the process and the end result. Participants will learn about the logistics and qualifications for integrating formal assessment as a professional competency. By the end of this presentation, participants should have a good sense of whether they wish to pursue formal training in assessment. Even if participants decide not to pursue further training, they will come away from the presentation able to explain the purpose and process of assessment to their clients, helping clients find appropriate support.
This webinar serves as the first of 12 modules in a broader course on building foundational knowledge. At the end of the webinar, participants will have a better sense of what it takes to add assessment as a competency. If they decide to take the broader course, they will develop an understanding of the history of assessment; culturally responsive assessment processes; cognitive, academic, social, emotional, behavioural, neuropsychological, and attentional assessment practices and measures; and the overall process of conducting assessments from intake through to report writing and debriefing results. Participants who take the whole course will have a strong grounding in assessment theory and will be strong candidates for supervised practice (supervisors will need to teach actual administration of measures themselves, but participants will come equipped with familiarity with commonly used assessments and proficiency in theory and understanding.
The full course will launch in November.
Learning Objectives
- Know the different types of assessment, as well as the overall process of conducting a formal assessment
- Understand the purpose of assessment, what to look for when reading a report, and what makes a good assessment
- Decide whether to pursue formal training and supervised training in assessment
- Explain the purpose and process of assessment in response to client inquiries
Presenter
Mike Sornberger
Mike Sornberger is a registered psychologist with a Ph.D. and M.A. in School/Applied Child Psychology from McGill University. He has been conducting assessments since 2009, and has worked in non-profit mental health settings across Calgary and Edmonton since 2013. He has overseen assessment programs and practices for youth and adults with unique mental health and trauma backgrounds, worked with clients in specialized treatment programs, and manages his own private practice where he supervises provisional psychologists in both therapy and assessment. Dr. Sornberger has taught at McGill University, the University of Calgary, and was previously an Associate Program Director at City University. Select courses previously taught include Assessment Theory and Practices, Cognitive Assessment, and Assessment in Counselling.
Continuing Education Credits
The Psychologists’ Association of Alberta (PAA) is approved by the Canadian Psychological Association (CPA) to offer Continuing Education (CE) for psychologists. This workshop is offered for one and a half (1.5) hours of CE Credit. Full attendance at the workshop is required to receive Continuing Education Credits. Partial credit will not be awarded, and late arrivals or early departure will preclude awarding of Continuing Education Credits. PAA maintains responsibility for the program.
Cancellation and Refunds
Cancellation and refunds may be applied for by email or phone call to the PAA. Cancellations received fourteen (14) days prior to the Continuing Professional Development activity will receive a full refund of the registration fee, less a $35.00 + GST processing fee. PAA reserves the right to cancel any activity, in which case a full refund of the registration fee will be provided.