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Program Title: Legal Nurse Consulting Certificate Program
Description: A legal nurse consultant is a registered nurse who advices on legal issues in judicial processes. The program is meant for nurses & physical assistants who wish to expand their career. The course provides you with legal knowledge and application of those principles to clinical practices. Students will learn about legal theories, litigation procedures, report writing, medical and judicial systems. They also learn about the role of Legal nurse consultants in medical malpractices, toxic torts, accidents, physical injuries, deaths, criminal laws etc. The course also includes basic skills of computing and business. This is an upcoming and exciting field.
Syllabus: The curriculum provides the requisite knowledge and skills needed to pursue a career in legal nurse consulting. Topics include:
- Basic Evidence Collection
- Reproductive Anatomy
- Sexually Transmitted Diseases
- Child Maltreatment
- Identification of Injuries
- Criminal justice and domestic living
- Blunt Force and Firearm Injuries
- Human Abuse Injuries
- Crime Scene Preservation
- Emergency Response
- Courtroom Testimony
Accreditation: The Higher Learning Commission (HLC)
Format of Education: Online Course
Language: English
Job Opportunities: Nursing is the one of the biggest professions in the U.S. with more than 2.6 million registered nurses. The certificate will enable nurses to get employment with law enforcement firms, insurance agencies, HMO\'s, government organizations, private health set-ups, social service agencies etc. You can also work as an independent consultant. The average earnings for legal nurse consultants can range from $55 to $180 per hour. However, it can go up to $300 per hour for experienced professionals.
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