About this course
What you’ll learn
The course teaches legal concepts related to the health care industry, as well as the role a legal nurse consultant might play in such litigation areas as the following: medical malpractice, toxic torts, products liability, personal injury, emotional distress, wrongful death, mental capacity, criminal law, and workers’ compensation. Legal Nurse Consultant Certified (LNCC) is a discretionary test separate from this training course that experienced registered nurses graduating from this course may decide to sit for. LNCC test eligibility requirements are discussed during this training course; however, RNs and PAs graduating from this course need not take the LNCC in order to practice as legal nurse consultants.
The course content will also provide a systematic review for those preparing to take the Legal Nurse Consultant Certified (LNCC) examination, and course is designed to comply with the educational guidelines specified by the American Association of Legal Nurse Consultants.
The Legal Nurse Consultant Training Course is offered in partnership by the University of Georgia Center for Continuing Education and CLS by BARBRI.
Who should attend?
- Individuals seeking legal nurse consultant training and skills necessary for a career in the legal field
- Registered nurses (RNs)or physicians assistants (PAs) interested in entering the legal field
- Individuals interested in the field of forensic testimony and medical-legal issues, but students without an RN or PA background might not be able to take the LNCC exam after graduation
Continuing Education Information
Students will be awarded a Certificate of Program Completion for 4.2 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) upon successfully completing the course.
This is an accelerated course. You will be expected to spend an average of 8-12 hours per week reading and completing assignments. Please note that extensions will not be granted for this online course. 70% is the minimum passing score on all tests and assignments for this course.
Requirements & policies
Accommodations
The University of Georgia Center for Continuing Education is committed to providing equal access to continuing education programs for students living with permanent or temporary disabilities. Learn more about the program accommodations (Opens in a new window).
Fees & funding information
Does not include course materials.
Schedules
Monthly Option can access materials weekly with specific due dates for assignments.
Self Study Option starts anytime and for self-motivated students looking to learn at their own pace, either faster or slower than that traditional online course. Once registered you will have 4 months to complete all assignments. [Self-Study does not offer the same interaction with fellow students as the Online course but does offer communication with an instructor for course assistance.]
Textbooks
The most up-to-date list of books and materials required for this course can be found at CLS by BARBRI (Opens in a new window) or by calling (800) 522-7737. Most textbooks can be ordered from your choice of bookstore, while some can only be ordered through CLS.
Organizations
Supporting associations
The Advanced Legal Research and Writing Certificate is offered by the University of Georgia Center for Continuing Education in partnership with CLS by BARBRI.
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