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LEARNING OBJECTIVES
At the end of this home study program, the participants will
be able to understand the:
1. Legislative initiatives at the state level including concussion
management legislation, insanity legislation, and problem solving
court legislation; and
2. Legislative process and bodies of government.
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
This home study continuing education program will brief you on
current legislative issues of importance to psychologists on the
state level and relay tips on the legislative process. Issues
to be addressed will include: insanity legislation concussion
management legislation, and problem solving courts legislation.
PROGRAM JUSTIFICATION
We are not training people on how to evaluate head concussion,
we are just explaining the legislation that would allow athletes
to be evaluated by psychologists.
Knapp, S. and DeWall, T., PPA and Political Advocacy, Pennsylvania
Psychologist, September 2007.
DeWall, T., Annual Report: PPA Fights for Members' Interests,
Pennsylvania Psychologist, September 2007.
Walker, McKenzie, Advocating for Advocates: Ways to Enhance
Student Participation in Advocacy, Pennsylvania Psychologist,
September 2007.
CREDITS OFFERED: One Continuing Education Credit for psychologists
and educators.
COST: $20 Click
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