uWIN - University Continuing Education intensive
Weapon Reliability Assessment
The uWIN – Weapon Reliability Assessment and Supervision – is aimed at psychologists in Austria who would like to undergo subject-specific further training in accordance with the provisions of the 1st Weapon Reliability Ordinance and want to take part in the annually prescribed supervision.
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Info
Degree
Confirmation of Participation
from the University of Innsbruck
Duration
1.5 days
Date
Training: 24 Apr 2026
Supervision: 25 Apr 2026
Costs:
Training: €210
Supervision: €150
Language
German
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Qualification profile
- Recent amendments to the Weapons Act and psychological reliability assessments from a legal perspective
- Overview of the responsibilities of public health officers and weapons bans for health-related reasons
- Supervision: Increasing your own safety during assessments and information on the current legal situation
Target Group
- Psychologists listed with the Ministry of the Interior in Austria who are authorized to prepare expert reports on weapons reliability.
Requirements
People who meet the criteria of the target group can participate in the seminar.
Contact
Johannes Volderauer
Division for continuing education
Karl-Schönherr-Straße 3
6020 Innsbruck
Priv.-Doz. Mag. Dr. Arthur Drexler
Clinical psychologist, health psychologist, Venia in the field of educational research Lecturer at the Free University of Bozen-Bolzano and at the University of Applied Sciences for Health and in the field of continuing education at the University of Innsbruck
Dr. Selvihan Akkaya, Mag.a
Public health officer at the Department of Public Health, State of Tyrol; Specialist in Psychiatry; Systemic Family Therapist; Educational Scientist
Priv.-Doz. Mag. Dr. Arthur Drexler
Clinical psychologist, health psychologist, Venia in the field of educational research Lecturer at the Free University of Bozen-Bolzano and at the University of Applied Sciences for Health and in the field of continuing education at the University of Innsbruck
Dates
Friday, 24 Apr 2026, 09:00–18:00 | Training
Saturday, 25 Apr 2026, 09:00–13:00 | Supervision
Content
Instructors:
Mag. Robert Gartner
Dr. Selvihan Akkaya, Mag.a
Content:
Morning, 09:00–13:00
Mag. Robert Gartner will present information on recent amendments to the Weapons Act and psychological reliability assessments from a legal perspective. He will provide first-hand insights into the background, developments, and legislative initiatives in the fields of security and weapons law and will be available to answer questions.
Afternoon, 14:00–18:00
Dr. Selvihan Akkaya, Mag.a will focus on transcultural aspects in medicine and psychiatry, as well as all areas of responsibility within public health.
She will provide an overview of the diverse responsibilities of public health officers and then address weapons bans for health-related reasons. Additionally, she will discuss public health assessments related to road traffic and legal questions connected to health issues. Case studies will be used to stimulate discussion and interdisciplinary exchange, benefiting all participants—following the motto: “Everything you always wanted to ask a public health officer.”
Venue:
Online
Instructor:
Priv.-Doz. Mag. Dr. Arthur Drexler
Content:
During the supervision, participants can discuss their own practical cases and questions regarding weapons reliability.
Venue:
Online
Registration
Further information on registration
Participants are responsible for any insurance (health, accident and liability insurance).