The legal nurse consultant certification from AIHCP’s American College of Legal Nurse Consulting (ACLNC) offers a comprehensive introduction to the theories and real-world practices used by today’s legal nurse professionals. The ACLNC offers a two-tier legal nurse consulting program that begins with certification and offers advancement to fellowship status. We also offer an advanced continuing education and recertification program for those RN’s already certified as legal nurse consultants.
Requirements and Prices for Legal Nurse Consultant Certification
To be eligible for our legal nurse consultant programs, you must have a current and valid nursing license in your state or country where you practice. To get certification and fellowship status, you need to finish all five courses listed in our legal nurse consultant program and pass the certification exam with at least a 70 percent score. Once completed, the candidate can add the “LNC-CSp” credentials to their name which stands for “Certified Specialist in Legal Nurse Consulting” .
The five required courses combine for an additional cost of $1,150 and include the CE courses below. After completing the courses there is a certification fee for Legal Nurse Consultant Certification of $220, plus shipping and handling, which includes the official certificate, ID card, and other related documents.
- LN 400 – Legal Nurse Consulting Theory & Practice I
- LN 420 – Legal Nurse Consulting Theory & Practice II
- LN 430 – Legal Nurse Consulting Theory & Practice III
- HL 420 – The Expert Witness: Role, Process & Strategic Applications
- LN 450 – Legal Nurse Consulting Process & Application
Please note that the costs listed above do not include the pricing of additional textbooks and learning materials required for the course. To see if you qualify for our Legal Nurse Consultant courses, please fill out our qualification review form. If accepted, we will provide you with details for the next steps.
You can learn more about the program and courses on our legal nurse consulting course overview page.
How to Renew Your Legal Nurse Certification
If you have an expiring certification, you can recertify and get your legal nurse consultation certification by completing an additional 50 hours of continuing education courses. You must also provide evidence of completing at least 500 hours of practice within the specialty during the initial four years of your certification.
For more information on the criteria and steps for recertification, please visit our legal nurse recertification page.
Legal Nurse Certification Testimonials
Healthcare professionals going through the legal nurse consultant programs at AIHCP not only gained valuable knowledge in their profession, but also used their newfound skills to help colleagues excel in the day-to-day work.
“I have learned so much in the Legal Nurse Consulting course. This course has not only prepared me to be a better nurse where I currently work, but it has helped me to assist other nurses and colleagues in the areas of risk management and compliance. I have had many nurses show an interest in applying to this program, as well. I am so thankful to have completed this course and received my certification as a Legal Nurse Consultant. The knowledge gained in this course will continue to assist me and help others to understand the laws and guidelines by which nursing and healthcare professionals are governed by. This course will help nurses become stronger practitioners in order to keep all of our patients safe, and guide others in the healthcare industry to do the same.”
– Madeline E. Llanso BSN, RN, LNC-CSp. (Texas, USA)
For more success stories, check out our Testimonials page to see how AIHCP has helped countless other healthcare professionals in their careers.
<h2>The Role of the Legal Nurse Consultant
With AIHCP’s legal nurse consultant programs, you can assist in cases and trials with valuable information. The certification also makes you a useful asset outside of court, specifically with insurance companies, agencies, and even other providers. With the skills and training from the legal nurse consultant consultation program from AIHCP, you provide expert-level medical information, consultation, and testimony that can be useful in numerous medically related scenarios.
Fill out our form today and learn more about the role of the legal nurse consultant and its ability to open new opportunities for your career.
FAQs on Legal Nurse Consultant Certification
What are the key benefits of having a certification as a legal nurse consultant?
Getting the certification opens multiple opportunities for you and your career. The lessons learned can be used to find new ways to analyze and present expert testimony in the courtroom, boardroom, and everywhere in between. This knowledge is also valuable when spreading awareness of new techniques to colleagues, raising the overall level of quality delivered with each presentation. The certification also allows for new opportunities in both networking and career advancement, giving you access to higher contacts and better pay.
Do I need to take the continuing education courses or program to achieve my certification?
Our certification model is designed so that certified members obtain the same educational achievements and have consistency in the knowledge and skills attained. This is because our model focuses on core, comprehensive knowledge and skills that have been determined to practice the specialty at a higher level of quality. There are instances where past education may be used to waive some of the courses required, but this is evaluated on an individual basis.
Do you offer a curriculum of continuing education courses that meet the requirements for your certification standards?
Each of our certification programs includes continuing education curricula that are designed to meet the full requirements for certification.
Do your continuing education courses have any board approvals?
Most of our continuing education courses include multiple board approvals. However, the type of approval depends on the professional boards associated with that specialty. You can see the full list on our healthcare CE approvals page.
Is a certification necessary for legal nurse consultants?
Colleagues and clients, specifically attorneys, insurance agents, and other parties, expect you to stay on top of new developments and techniques in order to provide an accurate, expert analysis on medical-based evidence. Attaining the legal nurse consultant certification shows that you’ve taken considerable time and resources to stay current on new advancements in the industry and pass on that knowledge in your work. In other words, the certification is a sign of commitment to the profession, and it displays your confidence in achieving the best results. You can view more information on what is certification at this link.
Does attaining the legal nurse consultant certification mean that I’m certified for life?
Initial certifications are for a four-year period, and you would need to be recertified every four years after that. We strongly believe that professional certification requires you to commit and maintain efforts for ongoing education, learning new skills attainment and constantly practicing in your specialty practice. With each recertification, the goal is for you to learn about new advancements in the field and gain new knowledge that translates to more efficient work.
What is the process for your Certification programs? How do I enter and complete a the legal nurse certification program?
We have a dedicated page that provides a quick over-view of our certification process. It will provide you with good information about the process/phases of both the education courses and application for certification. Click here to access.