2026 ACA 156th Congress of Correction Pittsburgh_Program Book

Continuing Education

Programs for Psychologists ( Y CE)

Target Population: Psychologists

This activity has been approved for 11 Y CE psychology hours (Maximum attendance 10 sessions). Psychologists should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Educational Objectives: At the conclusion of this activity, the participants will be able to: • Demonstrate competence in the limitations of correctional medicine concerning specific aspects of patient care. • Choose between differing approaches to medical, mental health and substance use problems suffered by people in custody. • Establish coordination and cooperation between security and treatment personnel. • Apply community standards of care within the constraints and considerations of correctional settings. Psychologists ( Y CE) The American Correctional Association is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The American Correctional Association maintains responsibility for this program and its content. Psychologists should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

A $30 additional Y CE fee is required to participate in this program.

Make sure the session you are attending is approved for your discipline. Some sessions may not be approved for credit to your specific discipline.

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