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The ACFEI National Conference runs concurrently with the American Psychotherapy Association (APA) and the American Association of Integrative Medicine (AAIM) national conferences. Registration with ACFEI, APA, or AAIM grants full access to the sessions of all three associations.
To learn more about APA or AAIM, select a link below. The American Board for Certification in Homeland Security National Conference will be held Sept. 2-4.
For additional information, click here to visit the CHS webpage.
ACFEI Certification Conference - September 3-4, 2008
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The following certifications will be offered through the live course format. This will your only opportunity in 2008 to become certified in this format. Certification testing will be given on Sept. 4th.
- Certified Medicial Investigator, CMI
- Certified Forensic Nurse, CFN
- Certified Forensic Consultant, CFC
- Certified Forensic Accountant, Cr.FA
Dr. Raymond H. Hamden earned a Ph.D. in psychology and continued post-graduate studies in modern psychoanalysis. Dr. Hamden consults in clinical psychology, domestic relations, crisis intervention, trauma, and homeland security. Prior to moving to Dubai in 1990, Dr. Hamden was in private practice in Washington D.C. He has appeared as an expert in international media: ABC’s 20/20, Good Morning America, National Public Radio, CNN, BCC, Al Arabia, Al Jazeerah English TV, Canada AM, and many others. Local networks have regularly called on his professional analysis and testimony in various topics on psychological profiling and critical incidents. Dr. Hamden has consulted on-site in Baghdad, Iraq; Kabul, Afghanistan; Saudi Arabia; Syria; Lebanon; Algeria; and other locations throughout the Middle East/North Africa and globally.
This is a training course in terrorist psychology using a clinical, psychoanalytical, and social psychology framework for studying terrorist groups, individuals, origins, goals, dynamics, ideologies, counterterrorism, and homeland security. Work in this course involves an overview of the structure and dynamics of terrorists in North America, South America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia, and Australia. Terrorist strategies and tactics, the hot spots from which they evolve, the ways in which they operate, the use of media, and theories of counterterrorism or negotiations are all covered. The history, present, and future of terrorism are indicated. Participants will review definitions and typologies of terrorism, analyze specific concepts in context, and discuss thoughts about terrorism. Participants will also better do the following:
• Understand terrorism against the world
• Analyze the framework for terrorism and terrorists
• Identify the patterns and trends of terrorists
• Acquaint oneself with theories on negotiations
• Learn the four types of terrorists
Town & Country Resort & Convention Center
Location:
500 Hotel Circle North
San Diego, CA 92108
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Discount code: ACFEI
Members mentioning this code get a special discount!
Presentation Information
Deadline for submitting presentations for the 2008 conference is currently ended. Please contact conference@acfei.com for information on presenting in 2009! The 2009 conference will be held October 15-17 in Las Vegas, NV.
For More Information:
Phone: 800-423-9737 ext. 168
Email: conference@acfei.com
