This exciting online program prepares medical professionals for careers in the legal field as Medical Professional Legal Consultants (MPLCs). Build on your medical education and clinical experience with advanced skills to advise law firms, insurance companies and governmental agencies regarding medical-related issues and to appear in court as expert witness.
Any medical professional interested in entering the legal field can benefit from the education provided by our Medical Professional Legal Consultant Course. The course is also open to anyone interested in the field of forensic testimony and medical-legal issues. This program is designed for physician assistants (PAs), pharmacists, optometrists, dentists, chiropractors, paramedics and other medical professionals.
As a skilled medical professional, you have the knowledge and expertise to assess whether the appropriate standard of medical care has been delivered. Take the next step to learn legal concepts related to the healthcare industry and the role a legal consultant might play in litigation areas such as medical malpractice, toxic torts, product liability, personal injury, wrongful death, criminal law and workers’ compensation.
The innovative Medical Professional Legal Consultant profession utilizes the existing medical education and clinical experience of medical professionals and hones their valuable skills for the legal field. A career as a Medical Professional Legal Consultant is your opportunity to work in a variety of industries and increase your earning potential.
Successful graduates earn a certificate of completion from St. Cloud State University.
Cost: $1,295
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