Responsible Integration of AI in Psychological Practice
This is a LIVE Virtual webinar hosted by the National Register of Health Service Psychologists.
The National Register and the Council of Executives of State and Provincial Psychological Associations (CESPPA) are partnering to bring high-quality webinars designed to financially support State, Provincial, and Territorial Psychological Associations (SPTAs). 100% of the proceeds from Pennsylvania registrations are returned to PPA.
Registration for this session will have handled through the National Register of Health Service Psychologists.
Please join us on October, 31, 2025 for the clinical webinar Responsible Integration of AI in Psychological Practice, sponsored by the National Register of Health Service Psychologists in collaboration with CESSPA. All registration fees from our members will be returned to PPA. This is a great opportunity to learn about emerging opportunities and support us so we can continue to grow and provide valuable services and resources to you and your colleagues.
3 Continuing Education Credits
Cost
PPA Members and National Register Members: $95
Unaffiliated psychologists: $130
Program Description: Artificial Intelligence (AI) is quickly becoming embedded in psychological practice. Drs. Adam Lockwood and Dan Florell will provide psychologists with a foundation for understanding what AI is, possible uses in professional settings, and the ethical frameworks that should guide its adoption. They will discuss issues of transparency, data protection, and bias with reference to APA's evaluation tools and emerging professional guidelines. They will conclude with a short, applied section illustrating how AI can be used responsibly in everyday practice.
Program Learning Objectives: At the end of this program, participants will be able to:
1. Describe key concepts and current trends in AI relevant to psychological practice
2. Identify ethical, legal, and professional considerations for integrating AI tools, including those outlined in APA guidance
3. Apply strategies for responsibly exploring AI in practice.
Adam B. Lockwood, PhD, NCSP, is a licensed psychologist in Oregon and Ohio and an Associate Professor of School Psychology at Kent State University. His research and training focus on the integration of artificial intelligence into psychological practice, including AI-assisted report writing, ethical and governance frameworks, and AI-supported research methods. Dr. Lockwood chairs the National Register’s Task Force on AI and Emerging Technologies and serves on AI task forces for the National Association of School Psychologists and the Ohio School Health Services Association. In 2025, he was selected for the OpenAI Academy: Professors Teaching with AI. His recent peer-reviewed publications span topics such as AI use across related health professions, addressing bias in AI, and comparisons between AI-generated and clinician-authored psychological reports, with recent publications appearing in Professional Psychology: Research and Practice, School Psychology Review, Journal of Psychoeducational Assessment, and School Psychology.
Dan Florell, PhD, NCSP, is a Professor at Eastern Kentucky University and he runs a private practice. He trained school psychologists in a graduate program for 20 years. Dr. Florell has a Ph.D. in School Psychology from Illinois State University. He is a Nationally Certified School Psychologist (NCSP), licensed psychologist, and APA Fellow of Division 16. Dr. Florell is actively involved in NASP and is the NASP Historian and Online Communication Coordinator. His main research focus is on artificial intelligence, technology, telehealth, professional issues, and the history of school psychology.
The National Register of Health Service Psychologists is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The National Register maintains responsibility for this program and its content.