USAF, Ethical Considerations for Improving Validity and Mitigating Adverse Impact of the Utilization of Psychological Assessments in Research and Personnel Selection, 23 FEB 2022

February 23, 2022

Program Description

This course reviews ethical considerations for the use of psychological testing outside of healthcare settings. Psychological testing in research and hiring contexts with Air Force personnel is emphasized. Specifically, participants will learn how the American Psychological Association (APA) Code of Conduct Principles of Competence, Human Relations, Research and Publication, and Assessment apply to this type of psychological practice. A summary of recent research on how to monitor and mitigate between group differences on assessments in order to quell adverse impact is provided.

Target Audience

This activity provides continuing education for psychologists. A certificate of attendance is available for other attendees.

Learning Objectives

  1. Identify how aspects of the American Psychological Association (APA) Code of Conduct apply to the utilization of psychological assessments in research and personnel selection.
  2. Critique common assessment practices for the risk of between group differences and adverse impact.
  3. Describe specific strategies for mitigating adverse impact in research and personnel selection.
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 Psychologists (APA)
    Continuing Education (CE) credits for psychologists are provided through the co-sponsorship of the American Psychological Association (APA) Office of Continuing Education in Psychology (CEP). DHA, J7, CEPO maintains responsibility for the content of the programs. DHA, J-7, CEPO designated this activity for a maximum of 1.00 CE credits. The instructional level of this activity is intermediate. There is no cost to participate.
  • 1.00 Certificate of Attendance
  • 1.00 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE)

    In support of improving patient care, DHA, J-7, CEPO is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the health care team. This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 1.00 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credits for learning and change.

Course opens: 
02/16/2022
Course expires: 
03/09/2022
Event starts: 
02/23/2022 - 10:15am EST
Event ends: 
02/23/2022 - 11:15am EST
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Hurlburt Air Force Base, FL
United States

Disclosure

Maj Amileah Davis, USAF, PhD, BSc, ABPP. Presenter has no financial or non-financial relationships to disclose.

DHA J-7 staff, Planning Committee Members and reviewers have no financial or non-financial interest to disclose. All faculty members have no financial or non-financial interest to disclose.

Available Credit

  • 1.00 Psychologists (APA)
    Continuing Education (CE) credits for psychologists are provided through the co-sponsorship of the American Psychological Association (APA) Office of Continuing Education in Psychology (CEP). DHA, J7, CEPO maintains responsibility for the content of the programs. DHA, J-7, CEPO designated this activity for a maximum of 1.00 CE credits. The instructional level of this activity is intermediate. There is no cost to participate.
  • 1.00 Certificate of Attendance
  • 1.00 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE)

    In support of improving patient care, DHA, J-7, CEPO is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the health care team. This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 1.00 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credits for learning and change.

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