Course Details

Course TitleMMPI-3 and MPQ in Peace Officer Pre-Employment Psychological Evaluations: POST-Based Assessment Framework
Date Varies
ProviderMindset Continuing Education
Phone1-844-646-3349
Emailsupport@mindsetce.com
Website https://www.mindsetce.com/courses/mmpi-3-and-mpq-in-peace-officer-pre-employment-psychological-evaluations-post-based-assessment-framework
LocationOnline
Credit Hours3
Instructor(s)Troy Ewing, PsyD
Method of InstructionIndependent Learning
Approving AgencyAPA
Course Syllabus

Course Description

This advanced course provides comprehensive training on integrating the MMPI-3 and Multidimensional Personality Questionnaire (MPQ) in peace officer pre-employment psychological evaluations. Participants learn evidence-based interpretation strategies aligned with California POST requirements and current research on psychological screening dimensions.

Course Objectives

Learning Objectives
After completing this course, participants will be able to:
  • Identify the key components of California POST Commission Regulation 1955(e)(2) regarding standardized psychological instruments in pre-employment evaluations
  • Describe the conceptual differences between threshold risk and cumulative risk patterns in MMPI-3 profile interpretation
  • Analyze the validity scale configurations that may compromise MMPI-3 profile interpretability in peace officer candidate contexts
  • Evaluate the relationship between specific MMPI-3 scale elevations and their corresponding POST Psychological Screening Dimensions
  • Demonstrate the integration of MMPI-3 and MPQ findings to support defensible peace officer suitability determinations