LEI 205 CIVIL PRACTICE (Required All) 3 credits
An examination of civil practice and procedure, beginning with the filing of a complaint and extending through discovery, pre-trial motions, trial, post-trial motions and the appeal. Emphasis is also placed on cause of action, time limitations, case investigation, purposes of motions, depositions, settlements and dismissals. (Prerequisite: Intro to Legal Nurse Consultant)
LEI 222 HEALTH CARE LAW & ETHICS (Legal Elective) 3 credits
Course involves the legal aspects involved in today’s health-care field as it relates to the health-care providers, the administrative staff, the patient and the health insurance companies. Current legislation and regulatory issues will be explored along with legal aspects of medical ethics. (Prerequisite: Intro to Legal Nurse Consultant, Legal Research I and Principles & Practices of Legal Nurse Consultant)
LEI 231 INTRODUCTION TO LEGAL NURSE CONSULTANT (Required LNC) 3 credits
Identification of the role of the Legal Nurse Consultant in the legal field. Areas of practice and professional responsibilities of the Legal Nurse Consultant will be examined.
LEI 102 LEGAL RESEARCH & WRITING I (Required All) 3 credits
This course is designed to introduce students to the fundamentals of legal research. To begin, a general overview of the federal and state court systems will be provided. Next, students will learn to use and locate most primary legal authorities including cases, constitutions, and federal and state statutes. Attention will also be given to case analysis and the techniques of legal writing: citation form; cite checking and the legal office memoranda. (Prerequisite: Intro to Legal Nurse Consultant)
LEI 105 LEGAL RESEARCH & WRITING II / MEDICAL RESEARCH Legal Nurse Consulting Certificate (Required)
This course is designed to continue teaching the fundamentals of legal research. Students will learn to use and locate primary sources not covered in Legal Research I, namely, administrative law and legislative history, and most secondary legal authorities including Digests, Annotated Law Reports, periodicals, and encyclopedias. Further attention will be given to case analysis and the techniques of legal writing which will culminate in a self-directed research project and office memoranda. Students will be conducting a medical research project utilizing the above skills. (Prerequisite: Intro to Legal Nurse Consultant and Legal Research I)
LEI 233 MENTORSHIP (Required LNC) 3 credits
Students will be introduced to environments where Legal Nurse Consulting is practiced. These include, but are not limited to; law firms, insurance companies, state agencies, independent practice, and/or risk management areas. Students will be paired with a Legal Nurse Consultant on a rotating basis in order to gain first-hand practical knowledge of the role of the Legal Nurse Consultant. (Prerequisites: Introduction to Legal Nurse Consultant; Legal Research I & II; Torts and Civil Practice)
LEI 232 PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES OF THE LEGAL NURSE CONSULTANT (Required LNC) 3 credits
A comprehensive survey of the major functions of the Legal Nurse Consultant. Students will analyze cases from both the plaintiff and defense perspective, and examine the Legal Nurse Consultant=s rule in both civil and criminal litigation cases. Emphasis will be placed on business principles and practices, the examination of medical records and development of life care plans. (Prerequisite: Introduction to Legal Nurse Consultant and Legal Research I and Civil Practice)
LEI 213 TORTS AND PERSONAL INJURY LAW (Legal Elective) 3 credits
Complete overview of tort and personal injury law. Emphasis will be placed on intentional torts, tort defenses, negligence, strict liability and products liability. Tort immunities and specific tort actions of nuisance and wrongful death will also be covered. (Prerequisite: Intro to Legal Nurse Consultant)