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The Kaplan University Health Care Pathways online certificate
program in Life Care Planning has been created exclusively for experienced
health care professionals who want to expand their career options.
 Life
Care Planner Certificate Program
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If you are a qualified rehabilitation professional or registered nurse
interested in facilitating the care, treatment, and/or rehabilitation of
individuals with significant disabilities, catastrophic injuries, or chronic
health problems, consider the professionally rewarding field of life care
planning.
You will develop life care plans documenting the current and future medical,
psychosocial, and economic needs of individuals with catastrophic disability or
long-term health care needs. Life care planners work with attorneys, insurance
companies, managed care organizations, and in independent practice.
Students have the option of completing both the educational and experiential
requirements needed to sit for the Certified Life Care Planner examination and
earn the CLCP credential.
Life Care Planner FAQ
What does a Life Care Planner Do?
Develop plans to improve the quality of life and make care recommendations for
individuals with chronic illnesses, disabilities, and catastrophic injuries.
Life care planners analyze, research, evaluate, and work with other
professionals to develop life care plans that assess patients' future medical,
psychosocial, and economic needs.
Who should take this program?
The following health care professionals are uniquely qualified for the field of
life care planning:
•Case Manager
•Chiropractor
•Licensed Speech Pathologist
•Medical Doctor
•Nurse Practitioner
•Occupational Therapist
•Physical Therapist
•Professional Counselor
•Psychologist
•Registered Nurse
•Rehabilitation Counselor
•Social Worker
•Special Education Professional
What is the Life Care Planner Role
and Responsibilities?
The primary role of the life care planner is to facilitate the care, treatment,
and/or rehabilitation of individuals with significant disabilities or chronic
health problems, including:
•Catastrophic injuries
•Chronic health care issues
•Psychological/psychiatric disorders
•Neurological conditions
• Pediatric and elder care management What
is the Career Outlook / Job Diversity?
Demand for life care planners far outpaces supply: currently there are
only 560 certified life care planners nationwide, according to statistics from
the Commission on Health Care Certification.
What is the salary range for Life Care
Planners?
The potential earnings of a life care planner ranges from $80 to $150 per hour,
based on a survey of CLCP members.
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