What is a Life Care Planner?
A Life Care Planner is an individual with a rehabilitation and/or medical background who has undergone extensive training in the field of Life Care Planning. The University of Florida/Intellicus has a program that consists of 96 classroom hours and two independent study modules. The final Module involves writing a Life Care Plan that is critiqued by an experienced Life Care Planner. The Commission on Disability Examiners Certification (CDEC) conducts the Certification Examination leading to the Certified Life Care Planner or CLCP credential. This represents the culmination of the training. Continued Certification is contingent on meeting annual continuing education requirements. In addition to knowing how to write a Life Care Plan, the individual should have extensive knowledge of health care and outcomes of serious injuries and disease. It is also helpful if the person has some experience in expert witness testimony.
