About this course
What you’ll learn
- legal concepts related to the health care industry
- the roles legal consultants play in litigation areas, such as medical malpractice, toxic torts, products liability, personal injury, wrongful death, criminal law, and workers’ compensation.
Who should attend?
- Medical professionals interested in entering the legal field
- Medical professionals interested in forensic testimony and medical-legal issues
- Physician’s Assistants seeking courses for CME credits
Continuing Education Information
Students will be awarded a Certificate of Program Completion for 4.5 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
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
Founding association:
The Advanced Legal Research and Writing Certificate is offered by the University of Georgia Center for Continuing Education in partnership with CLS by BARBRI.
This program has been reviewed and is approved for a maximum of 45.00 hours of AAPA Category 1 CME credit by the Physician Assistant Review Panel. The program was planned in accordance with AAPA’s CME Standards for Enduring Material Programs and for Commercial Support of Enduring Material Programs. Successful completion of exams is required to earn Category 1 CME credit.
Contact us + FAQs
FAQ
View the most frequent questions asked by our learners
Cancellation Policies
View our cancellation policies
Financial and Military Assistance
Find out which programs are eligible for assistance
Stay connected
Be the first to know about new programs, upcoming events, or other exciting opportunities happening at the University of Georgia by joining our mailing list.
