Course Details

Course Title	Using the MMPI-2-RF in Public Safety Personnel Evaluations (online)
Date	Varies
Provider	ConCEPT Professional Training at Palo Alto University
Phone	650-433-3899
Email	caps@paloaltou.edu
Website	https://training.concept.paloaltou.edu/courses/Using-the-MMPI-2-RF-in-Public-Safety-Personnel-Evaluations
Location	Palo Alto
Credit Hours	10
Instructor(s)	Dr. Martin Sellbom
Method of Instruction	Online (Asynchronous/Self-paced)
Approving Agency	APA
Course Syllabus	MMPI-2-RF PSP Evaluations.pdf

Course Description

This course introduces the 338-item version of the MMPI-2, the MMPI-2 Restructured Form (MMPI-2-RF) to psychologists working with public safety personnel. The rationale for and methods used to develop the MMPI-2-RF, the various materials available to score and interpret the test, and interpretive recommendations are covered. Moreover, a substantial portion of time is devoted to applications of the MMPI-2-RF in various public safety evaluations, including for pre-employment screening and fitness for duty evaluation purposes. A recommended screening strategy is presented with a discussion of empirically validated evaluation dimensions (based on California POST guidelines) for screening purposes. A variety of workplace concerns are discussed and empirical support for various recommendations is reviewed. Finally, participants have an opportunity to practice the recommended strategy for MMPI-2-RF interpretation with case examples.

Course Objectives

Describe the rationale for and methods used to develop the MMPI-2-RF
Describe the 51 MMPI-2-RF scales
Describe the interpretative framework for the MMPI-2-RF
Describe recommended procedure for evaluating public safety personnel
Describe a rational strategy for interpreting MMPI-2-RF under reporting scales in pre-employment contexts
Describe typical responding to the MMPI-2-RF in pre-employment contexts
Describe the research literature supporting recommendations for MMPI-2-RF application in pre-employment evaluations
Describe procedures and best practices in pre-employment psychological evaluations using the MMPI-2-RF