Legal Nurse Consulting - Online

Curriculum

Module Titles
Sample Objectives

Module 1:
Introduction to Legal Nurse Consulting & LNCs in Risk Management
  • overview of the roles of the LNC
  • standards of performance for LNC
  • LNC in a risk management environment
Module 2:
Legal Theory and Fundamentals
  • summarize and differentiate between types of law
  • citing sources for standard of care cases
  • informed consent for applicable jurisdictional demands
Module 3:
Case Analysis for Medical Malpractice
  • methodology for report writing
  • detecting alterations in medical records
  • organization of medical records
Module 4:
Case Analysis for Personal Injury and Worker's Compensation
  • identifying resources for research
  • citation of research resources
Module 5:
LNC Role in Discovery: Trial Preparation (5A) and Forensic Nursing (5B)
  • elements of the discovery phase
  • preparation of demonstrative evidence and expert witnesses
  • consulting for malpractice vs. criminal cases
Module 6:
Business Principles
  • developing a business plan
  • marketing your LNC practice
  • tracking billable hours

The Duke curriculum is based on US laws and medical practices.  While specific references to various states are made in the program in order to provide a general framework, both medical standards of practice and legal regulations can and will vary from state to state.  It is the responsibility of each legal nurse to research and understand the specific laws in the state(s) or territory in which he or she practices.  Duke Continuing Studies does not claim that this curriculum will cover the specific laws and regulations in each state or each US territory.

At least one assignment or test will be required for each module.  Most assignments are related to or involve a single case study.