MHLP Faculty Member(s)
Randy Otto, Ph.D.
With...
Stuart Greenberg, Ph.D.
CE Professions
Florida Licensed Clinical Social Workers, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists, Licensed Mental Health Counselors.
The University of South Florida College of Public Health is an approved provider (BAP#433 – Exp. 3/31/07) of continuing education credits for clinical social work, marriage and family therapy, and mental health counseling. This program has been reviewed and approved for up to 7.8 contact hours for each event.
Nurses:
The University of South Florida College of Nursing is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. This activity is for 7.8 contact hours for each event.
Physicians:
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint sponsorship of the University of South Florida College of Medicine and Florida Mental Health Institute, Department of Mental Health Law and Policy.
The University of South Florida College of Medicine is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The University of South Florida designates this educational activity for a maximum of 6.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) ™ for each event. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Psychologists:
The University of South Florida College of Medicine is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. This activity is offered for up to 6.5 hours of continuing education credits for each event. The University of South Florida College of Medicine maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
CE Hours
See above information
Advanced Topics in Expert Testimony
About The Workshop
Registration can be for Day 1, Day 2, or both.
I. The Evidence (Day 1 )
This advanced workshop focuses on applied aspects of forensic examination and testimony, affidavits and reports, and how they set the stage for the presentation of testimony. Topics include: legal foundations of expert examination; maximizing the value of informed consent/notification; risk management and avoiding malpractice and licensing complaints; forensic examination preparation; use of third-party information; communication with attorneys; presenting novel evidence and responding to evidentiary challenges; and conceptualizing examinations and reports that flow effectively into credible and persuasive expert testimony. This course may be taken together with Day 2 or may be taken by itself. The regular fee is $180, nonprofit rate is $160. There is a $25 fee for late registrations.
II. The Presentation (Day 2)
This advanced workshop focuses on presentation of testimony. Videotaped testimony of actual trials and role-playing by presenters and attendees are used. Topics include: presenting qualifications in court; testifying about affidavits and reports; structuring testimony; responding to cross-examination gambits; effective and persuasive communication on the stand; and maintaining objectivity and neutrality.This course may be taken together with Day 1 or may be taken by itself. The regular fee is $180, nonprofit rate is $160. There is a $25 fee for late registrations.
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Contact
For more information contact Mary Harris at 813-974-4672, or via e-mail at
mharris@fmhi.usf.edu.