Current Listing of Free CE Courses

The following courses are now available free with NAPPP membership. CE credit is provided by NAPPP and alliance partners who are approved sponsors of continuing education by the National Institute of Behavioral Health Quality and the American Psychological Association. Many states require specific courses for licensure and license renewal. NAPPP courses are designed to meet these requirements. However, members should check with their state statutes to determine specific CE requirements.

PSY #1 - Pharmacotherapeutics: 10 CE credit hours
This course presents the integration of the principles of psychology in the application of pharmacological agents in the alleviation of mental health concerns. Free to members.

Psy #2 - Neuropsychological Evaluations: 10 CE credit hours
This course will take you through the selection, administration and integration of neuropsychological data into a comprehensive report. Sample report included. Free to members.

Psy #3 - Custody Evaluations: 10 CE credit hours
This is a complete course on the conducting and writing of custody evaluations for the practicing psychologist. Sample report included. Free to members.

Psy #4 - Forensic Evaluations: 10 CE credit hours
This course will take you through the differing forms of forensic evaluations and discuss the formation of a comprehensive forensic report. Free to members.

Psy #5 - Treating Childhood Sexual Abuse: 10 CE credit hours
This course discusses the thorough diagnosis and treatment of children who have been sexually abused. Free to members.

Psy #6 - Domestic Violence - Treatment and Assessment: 10 CE credit hours
This program reviews the assessment and treatment of domestic violence. Discussion of group and individual treatment is included. Free to members.

Psy #7 - Ethics Update: 10 CE credit hours
This is a program that discusses the newest issues facing psychologists ethically. A thorough discussion of prescription privileges and pharmacopsychology ethics is included. Free to members.

Psy #8 - Mood Disorders: 10 CE credit hours
A review of the diagnosis of the spectrum of mood disorders along with a discussion of the psychological and pharmacological interventions for each disorder is presented. Free to members.

Psy #9 - Physiology For Psychologists: 10 CE credit hours
Upon successfully completing the course, psychologists will achieve a basic understanding of critical concepts in human physiology, including being aware of indications for referral to other health care providers for treatment and interrelationships between organs/systems, psychopharmacology, and psychopathology. Free to members.

Psy #10 - Issues In Postpartum Disorders: 10 CE credit hours
A review of the evaluation and diagnosis of postpartum disorders. A review of the relevant literature is included. Free to members.

Psy #11 - Doing Pre-Marital Counseling: 10 CE credit hours
Dr. Sandra Levy Ceren details how to do pre-marital counseling. This course is built upon Dr. Ceren's many years of experience and is replete with case studies. Free to members.

Psy #12 - Mastering Medical Terminology For Psychologists: 10 CE credit hours
This course is designed for psychologists who want to learn and master medical terminology. Since collaboration is so ubiquitous in clinical practice, this course will allow clinician's to communicate effectively with medical practitioners. A must for clinicians who regularly work with medical practitioners. Free to members.

Psy #13 - Caring For The Elderly: 10 CE credit hours
This course is a basic course designed for psychologists who want to learn Additional skills related to diagnosing and treating the elderly patient. Particular attention is devoted to dementias. Free to members.

Psy #14 - Diagnosing and Treating Substance Abuse: 10 CE credit hours
This CE course is designed to give a basic understanding of diagnosing and treating patients with substance abuse problems. Primarily, the course focuses on alcohol abuse But does give coverage to the abuse of other substances including prescription drugs. Free to members.

Psy #15 - Ethics II: 4 CE Credit hours
This course is a 4 unit course for those psychologists who do not require the more extensive 10 unit course. Free to members.

Psy #16 - Introduction To Medical Psychology: 15 CE Credit hours
This course is a basic course in medical psychology for psychologists. Reading materials focus on the understanding and treatment of diseases and illnesses that psychologists can treat. Free to members.

Psy #17 - Primary Care Psychology: 15 CE Credit hours
This course is an introduction to how clinical psychology is practiced in a primary care setting. Reasons for integrating psychology into primary care are discussed along with treatment models and the different aspects of practice in a primary care setting. Free to members.

Psy #18 - Forensic Practice: 15 CE Credit hours
This course is an introduction to the practice of forensic psychology for psychologists who want to expand their services into this area of practice. Topics include psychological evaluations for the court (child custody; competency; insanity), psychological factors in eyewitness testimony, trial consultation, and criminal investigation. Free to members.

Psy # 19 - Clinical Supervision: 6 CE Credit hours
Clinical supervision is the foundational educational experience to acquire clinical skills. Most states now require that supervisors receive specific training in this important role. Clinical supervision, while appearing on the surface to be similar to psychotherapy and counseling, is a different relationship with unique qualities and characteristics that set it apart. It requires the development of new knowledge and expertise. Ethically and legally, supervisors are responsible for patient care as well as the training and development of their supervisees. Supervision becomes a balancing act between the needs of the patient population and the needs of the supervisee. This course will help you do your job better and give you skills to rely on in your supervision of interns. Free to members.

Psy # 20 - Neurology For Psychologists: 15 CE Credit hours
This course is designed to introduce clinical and neuropsychologists to basic neurological practice. It provides participants with a thorough understanding of the structure of the nervous system. Students will learn how to identify important structures and their functions. Topics include: performing a competent neurological work-up, basic description and components of typical neurological disorders, behavioral neurology, muscle disorders, sensory disorders, and ethical issues in practice. Free to members.

Psy #21 - Understanding The Affordable Care Act: 15 CE Credit hours
This course presents a thorough presentation of the new healthcare reform laws and how both patients and practitioners will be affected as the new rules and regulations are implemented. This is a must course for those wanting to get the most out of these reforms. Free to members.