LEI 231 - Introduction to Legal Nurse Consultant

3 Credit(s)

Required course for the legal nurse consultant certificate.
Exploration of the role of the legal nurse consultant in the legal field. Areas of practice and professional responsibilities of the legal nurse consultant are examined. Basic introduction into legal terminology is introduced. This course enables students to gain a basic understanding of the history of LNC, opportunities, and professional associations and credentialing; understanding of various LNC practice forums; federal/state courts and the judicial system; the trial process including discovery, expert witnesses, medical examinations, exhibit preparation, and alternative dispute resolution (ADR); medical record review and trends in electronic medical records (EMRs); healthcare liability issues; and understanding the LNC’s roles in popular settings. This is a legal specialty course.
Prerequisite(s): None.