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Program Title: Life Care Planning Certificate Program
Description: Life Care planning involves the calculation of costs of goods and services required by a disastrously injured or terminally ill patient. It is also called as "Cost of Future Care Evaluation". The course is appropriate for health care professionals like occupational therapists, physical aides, rehabilitation nurses and vocational counselors. The certificate program imparts knowledge and skills to analyze, research and conduct evaluations utilizing the methods and policies of life care planning procedure. Students work with lawyers, insurance agents, management firms and so on.
Syllabus: The course comprehensively covers all medical, economic and psychological aspects of Life Care Planning. Topics include:
- Introduction to Life Care Planning
- Preparation of a Life Care Plan
- Ethical Guidelines
- Medical Aspects of Spinal Cord Injury
- Complex Injuries in Life Care Planning
- Trends in treatment
- Life Care Plans for the ABI Population
- Neuropsychological Testing
- Canadian Legal Considerations
- Special Needs Trusts and Medicare Set-Asides
- Guidelines to Vocational Rehabilitation
- Examining the planning Processes
- Common Errors and Omissions Identifying Costs
Accreditation: The Higher Learning Commission (HLC)
Format of Education: Online Course
Language: English
Job Opportunities: The certificate will enable students to get employment with government organizations, judicial set-ups, insurance agencies, HMO, health care organizations, assisted care facilities, social agencies etc. You can also work as an independent practitioner. The average earnings for life care planners can range from $80 to $150 per hour. However, it can go up to $190 per hour for experienced professionals. This is a lucrative and exciting career option.
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