Chronic illnesses, disabilities, and catastrophic injuries affect millions across the nation. In fact, there are an estimated 250,000 - 400,000 individuals living with Spinal Cord Injury or Spinal Dysfunction. Life care planners play a vital role with these patients by developing plans for improving quality of life and preventing further complications.
As a life care planner, apply expert 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.
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
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Imagine Where You Can Apply:
Pursue career opportunities with law firms, insurance companies, managed care organizations, government agencies, HMOs, or as an independent practitioner.
Earn salaries ranging from $80 to $150 per hour.2
This program is designed for registered nurses and other health and human services professionals, 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
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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. Take the first step by calling 866.542.4042 (Toll Free) or click here for more information.
1 http://www.makoa.org/nscia/fact02.html
2Based on a survey of CLCP members.
