Operational Psychology: Legal and Ethical Considerations

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$29.00

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Educator PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT RESOURCES, INC.

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Method Computer-Based Training

What you'll learn

Discuss the operational and peace psychology conclusions about the ethics of psychologists aiding the U.S. government in interrogations and via indirect assessments
Differentiate the operational psychologist and peace psychologist positions on classified information restrictions
Explain the operational psychologist and peace psychologist positions on mental health evaluations
Distinguish between the operational psychologist and peace psychologist positions on informed consent
Describe the operational psychologist and peace psychologist positions on operational psychology as akin to other third-party consultations
Discern the operational psychologist and peace psychologist positions on ethical recourse

Course overview

Operational Psychology: Legal and Ethical Considerations is a 2-hour online continuing education (CE) course that explores the differing viewpoints on the necessity, legality, and ethical use of psychologists to aid the US government in military commitments. Whether psychologists should aid the US government in hostile actions against its enemies may be the most controversial topic in the history of the helping professions. Each side attributes the other's criticisms to conflicts of interest and other forms of bias. This course neutrally reviews the key legal and ethical issues, presents the peace and operational psychologist positions, and concludes with a summary and implications for the future of military operational psychology. Course #21-69 | 2026 | 15 posttest questions | Learn more @ https://www.pdresources.org/product/operational-psychology-legal-and-ethical-considerations/

Subject areas

This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.

Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners

Licensed Addiction Counselor Technician

2h Behavioral Health Ethics or Mental Health Law

Licensed Associate Addiction Counselor

2h Behavioral Health Ethics or Mental Health Law

Licensed Associate Counselor

2h Behavioral Health Ethics or Mental Health Law

Licensed Associate Marriage and Family Therapist

2h Behavioral Health Ethics or Mental Health Law

Licensed Baccalaureate Social Worker

2h Behavioral Health Ethics or Mental Health Law

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

2h Behavioral Health Ethics or Mental Health Law

Licensed Independent Addiction Counselor

2h Behavioral Health Ethics or Mental Health Law

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

2h Behavioral Health Ethics or Mental Health Law

Licensed Master Social Worker

2h Behavioral Health Ethics or Mental Health Law

Licensed Professional Counselor

2h Behavioral Health Ethics or Mental Health Law

Arizona Board of Psychologist Examiners

Psychologist

2h Ethics

Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling

Certified Master Social Worker

2h Professional Ethics and Boundary Issues

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

2h Professional Ethics and Boundary Issues

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

2h Professional Ethics and Boundary Issues

Licensed Mental Health Counselor

2h Professional Ethics and Boundary Issues

Florida Board of Psychology

Limited License Psychologist

2h Professional Ethics

Psychologist

2h Professional Ethics

Florida Office of School Psychology

School Psychologist

2h General

Georgia Board of Professional Counselors, Social Workers, and Marriage & Family Therapists

Associate Marriage and Family Therapist

2h Related Hours

Associate Professional Counselor

2h Related Hours

Clinical Social Worker

2h Core Hours

Marriage and Family Therapist

2h Related Hours

Master Social Worker

2h Core Hours

Professional Counselor

2h Related Hours

Georgia State Board of Examiners of Psychologists

Psychologist

2h General (Area III)

Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board - Marriage and Family Therapists

Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist

2h Professional Ethics

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

2h Professional Ethics

Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board - Masters Level Psychologists

Licensed Clinical Psychotherapist

2h Professional Ethics

Licensed Masters Level Psychologist

2h Professional Ethics

Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board - Professional Counselors

Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor

2h Professional Ethics

Licensed Professional Counselor

2h Professional Ethics

Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board - Psychologists

Licensed Psychologist

2h Professional Ethics

Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board - Social Workers

Licensed Associate/Baccalaureate Social Worker

2h Professional Ethics

Licensed Master Social Worker

2h Professional Ethics

Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker

2h Professional Ethics

Michigan Board of Psychology

Limited Licensed Psychologist

2h Ethics

Psychologist

2h Ethics

Psychologist Special Volunteer

2h Ethics

Michigan Board of Social Work

Bachelor's Social Worker

2h Ethics

Master's Social Worker

2h Ethics

Mississippi State Board of Examiners for Licensed Professional Counselors

Licensed Professional Counselor

2h Professional Ethics or Legal Issues in the Delivery of Counseling Services

Provisional Licensed Professional Counselor

2h Professional Ethics or Legal Issues in the Delivery of Counseling Services

New Hampshire Board of Mental Health Practice

Clinical Mental Health Counselor

2h Ethics

Clinical Social Worker

2h Ethics

Conditional Clinical MH Counselor

2h Ethics

Conditional Clinical Social Worker

2h Ethics

Conditional Marriage Family Therapist

2h Ethics

Conditional School Social Worker

2h Ethics

Conditional Social Work Associate

2h Ethics

Conditional Social Worker

2h Ethics

Licensed Social Worker

2h Ethics

Licensed Social Worker Associate

2h Ethics

Marriage and Family Therapist

2h Ethics

Pastoral Psychotherapist

2h Ethics

School Social Worker

2h Ethics

New Hampshire Board of Psychologists

Psychologist

2h Ethics

School Psychologist (Doctoral)

2h Ethics

School Psychologist (Specialist)

2h Ethics

North Carolina Psychology Board

Psychological Associate

2h Ethics in the professional practice of psychology Cat A

Psychologist

2h Ethics in the professional practice of psychology Cat A

Psychologist (Provisional)

2h Ethics in the professional practice of psychology Cat A

North Dakota Board of Social Work Examiners

Licensed Baccalaureate Social Worker

2h Ethics for Social Workers

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

2h Ethics for Social Workers

Licensed Master Social Worker

2h Ethics for Social Workers

North Dakota State Board of Psychologist Examiners

Licensed Psychologist

2h Professional Ethics, Law, or Jurisprudence

Ohio Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board

Licensed Independent Marriage and Family Therapist

2h Ethics for Marriage and Family Therapists

Licensed Independent Social Worker

2h Ethics for Social Workers

Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor

2h Ethics for Counselors

Licensed Professional Counselor

2h Ethics for Counselors

Licensed Social Worker

2h Ethics for Social Workers

Marriage and Family Therapist

2h Ethics for Marriage and Family Therapists

Registered Social Worker Assistant

2h Ethics for Social Workers

South Carolina Board of Examiners for Licensure of Professional Counselors and Therapists

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

2h Ethical standards related to marriage & family therapy

Licensed Professional Counselor

2h Ethical standards related to professional counseling

Licensed Psycho-Educational Specialist

2h Ethical standards related to psycho-education

South Carolina Board of Examiners in Psychology

Psychologist

2h Continuing education related to psychology (Category A)

South Carolina Board of Social Work Examiners

Licensed Baccalaureate Social Worker

2h Social work related continuing education not provided by a trained social worker

Licensed Independent Social Worker

2h Social work related continuing education not provided by a trained social worker

Licensed Independent Social Worker Advanced Practice

2h Social work related continuing education not provided by a trained social worker

Licensed Independent Social Worker Clinical Practice

2h Social work related continuing education not provided by a trained social worker

Licensed Independent Social Worker Dual

2h Social work related continuing education not provided by a trained social worker

Licensed Masters Social Worker

2h Social work related continuing education not provided by a trained social worker

Tennessee Board for LPCs, LMFTs and CPTs

Licensed Clinical Pastoral Therapist

2h Ethics and Jurisprudence

Licensed Marital and Family Therapist

2h Ethics and Jurisprudence

Licensed Professional Counselor

2h Ethics and Jurisprudence

Tennessee Board of Examiners of Psychology

Psychological Examiner

2h Tennessee Law & Professional Ethics (APA Approved)

Psychologist

2h Tennessee Law & Professional Ethics (APA Approved)

Senior Psychological Examiner

2h Tennessee Law & Professional Ethics (APA Approved)

Tennessee Board of Social Workers

Licensed Advanced Practice Social Worker

2h Professional Ethics

Licensed Baccalaureate Social Worker

2h Professional Ethics

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

2h Professional Ethics

Licensed Master Social Worker

2h Professional Ethics

Texas State Board of Examiners of Marriage and Family Therapists

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

2h Ethics (Recognized Toward 50% Rule)

Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors

Licensed Professional Counselor

2h Ethics (Recognized Toward 50% Rule)

Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists

Licensed Psychological Associate

2h Ethics (Recognized Toward 50% Rule)

Licensed Psychologist

2h Ethics (Recognized Toward 50% Rule)

School Psychologist

2h Ethics (Recognized Toward 50% Rule)

Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners

Licensed Social Worker

2h Ethics (Recognized Toward 50% Rule)

West Virginia Board of Examiners in Counseling

Licensed Professional Counselor

2h Counseling Techniques

West Virginia Board of Social Work

Licensed Certified Social Worker

2h Category I continuing education related to social work ethics

Licensed Graduate Social Worker

2h Category I continuing education related to social work ethics

Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker

2h Category I continuing education related to social work ethics

Licensed Social Worker

2h Category I continuing education related to social work ethics

Provisional License

2h Category I continuing education related to social work

Service Worker Registrant

2h Category I continuing education related to mental health conditions specific to veterans and family members of veterans

Wyoming Board of Psychology

Psychological Practitioner

2h American Psychological Association (APA) continuing education

Psychologist

2h American Psychological Association (APA) continuing education

Specialist in School Psychology

2h American Psychological Association (APA) continuing education

Disclosure statements

Graham Danzer, PsyD, is a research-informed forensic psychologist with multidisciplinary training and 19 years of experience. Dr. Danzer provides innovative training, teaching, and expert consultation to senior officials and representatives within the state and federal government, academic institutions, and professional organizations. He has designed and executed research projects associated with the publishing of five textbooks and one book chapter, 20 peer-reviewed journal articles, and 32 presentations at professional conferences. Cross disciplinary training includes Advanced Interviewing Techniques for Law Enforcement Investigators, Counterterrorism, and Threat Assessment at FLETC. Accomplishments have been recognized via 19 merit-based commendations or awards from 2006-present.

Disclosure

Financial: Receives author compensation from Professional Development Resources, Inc.

Nonfinancial: No relevant nonfinancial relationships exist.

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