Article archive / December 1, 2011
Originally published: . Volume 3, No. 4. Source pages: 7.
In an announcement to members today, the Louisiana Psychological Association said it is launching an educational program providing internet-based, interactive seminars for psychologists and psychological scientists across the state.
This comes at a time when the psychology board is considering increasing the continuing education requirements from 30 to 40 for those renewing their license.
Dr. John Fanning, Chair of the LPA Committee for Continuing Education noted in the message that, “We intend to provide internet-based programs, ‘Webinars,’ for continuing professional development activities that allow participants to take courses from the comfort of their offices or homes.”
The goal of the program is to “…provide education about professional psychology in a variety of interest areas, in order to advance the science, practice, and reputation of psychology in our state.”
Fanning noted that another goal was “… to build connections between Louisiana psychologists and the state’s scientific psychologists to help us in filling the gap between science and practice, and to reach out and build connections in our state.”
The announcement noted that the presentations available in January and February 2012 will include Drs. Gary Jones and Jean Hollingshead to present on Ethics, Dr. Emily Sandoz’ to teach “Acceptance & Commitment Therapy,” and Dr. Darlyne Nemeth’s to cover “Current issues in Medical Psychology.” Dr. Michele Larzelere’s will help train participants in the “Role of the Primary Care Psychologist,” Dr. Mike Chafetz will talk on “Current Issues in Social Security Disability Evaluations,” and Dr. Carolyn Weyand will provide training on “Working with Dreams in Psychotherapy.
Plans to include all specialties in psychology, such as school, industrial-organizational, forensic, correctional, family, or community, for example, are in progress, explained Dr. Fanning.
The project, called the LPA Online Academy, will also help to gather information about the needs and goals of those in the state psychological community, Dr. Fanning told the Times.
“And to help bring ideas and people together that can ultimately improve the overall quality of life in our state,” he said.
Dr. John Fanning (L), Chair of the LPA Committee on Continuing Education speaks with Dr. Rita Culros and Dr. Marc Zimmermann, members of the state psychology board, while at LSU Cook Center conference in October. Dr. Gary Jones, Chair at LSUS, and Dr. Emily Sandoz, UL Lafayette, will present Webinars for LPA.
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