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Chronic illnesses, disabilities, and catastrophic injuries affect millions across the nation. In fact, there are an estimated 250,000 to 400,000 individuals living with spinal cord injury or spinal dysfunction.* Individuals with careers in life care planning play a vital role in developing plans for improving these patients’ quality of life and preventing further complications.


As a life care planning specialist,† you could apply knowledge of the medical, psychosocial, and economic aspects of disabilities and chronic health care conditions to develop comprehensive plans with patients. Analyze, research, evaluate, and work with other professionals to develop life care plans that assess patients' future medical, psychosocial, and financial needs.

 Imagine What You Can Do 

As a life care planning specialist, you could make knowledgeable care recommendations for:

  • Individuals with catastrophic injuries
  • Individuals with chronic health care issues
  • Individuals with psychological/psychiatric disorders
  • Individuals with neurological conditions
  • Pediatric and elderly individuals in need of care management

 Imagine Where You Can Apply 

A career in life care planning could include opportunities with law firms, insurance companies, managed care organizations, government agencies, or HMOs, or allow you to work as an independent practitioner.†


Life care planning specialists earn salaries ranging from $80 to $150 per hour.‡

 Is This Program Right For Me? 

The Life Care Planning Certificate program is designed for registered nurses and other health and human services professionals who would like to pursue a career in life care planning,† specifically: occupational therapists, physical therapists, rehabilitation counselors, case managers, social workers, psychologists, medical doctors, chiropractors, nurse practitioners, special education professionals, licensed speech pathologists, and professional counselors.


Click here to view the program comparison guide.

Courses Include

  • Introduction to Life Care Planning
  • Standards and Ethics for Life Care Planning
  • Medical and Psychological Aspects of Disability I: Spinal Cord Injuries, Amputations, and Burns
  • Medical and Psychological Aspects of Disability II: Brain Injury and CVA/Stroke
  • Medical and Psychological Aspects of Disability III: Selected Conditions
  • Research Literature, Practice Guidelines, and Internet Resources
  • Life Care Planning in Pediatric and Elder Care Management
  • Special Needs Trusts and Medicare Set-Asides

  

For complete course descriptions, click here.

  

  

 Take the First Step 

In 12 months or less, you could be on your way to a more rewarding career in life care planning. Take the first step by calling 866.542.4042 (Toll Free) or click here for more information.
*http://www.makoa.org/nscia/fact02.html

†Kaplan Continuing Education’s (KCE) programs are designed to prepare graduates to pursue employment in their field of study, or in related fields. However, KCE does not guarantee that graduates will be placed in any particular job or employed at all.

‡Based on a survey of CLCP members.