CLCP in Arizona
Recognition and practice information for Certified Life Care Planner in Arizona.
Recognition and qualification in Arizona
The CLCP is the recognized certification for life care planners. Scope includes development of comprehensive, individualized life care plans for individuals with catastrophic injuries or chronic conditions, with projected cost and frequency of all recommended care.
The Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA) within the Arizona Department of Economic Security administers public vocational rehabilitation in Arizona. KWVRS CLCP-credentialed experts apply nationally recognized standards.
Arizona courts and venues
Expert qualification in Arizona's courts is determined case by case.
- Superior Court - General jurisdiction; civil cases over $10,000, felonies, family law, probate
- Justice Court - Civil cases up to $10,000, misdemeanors, small claims
- Municipal Court - City ordinance violations and Class 1 misdemeanors within municipal limits
Highest court: Arizona Supreme Court. Federal venues: D. Ariz..
Other credentials in Arizona
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a CLCP require a prior clinical credential?
Yes. CLCP candidates must hold a qualifying healthcare or rehabilitation credential (such as RN, OT, PT, CRC, or physician) before pursuing the CLCP certification.
How is the life care planning methodology standardized?
Practice standards are published by IALCP and IARP's Life Care Planning Section, with methodology following a consensus approach that integrates treating team recommendations, peer-reviewed duration literature, and geographically matched cost data.
Can a CLCP testify on causation?
Causation opinions are generally provided by physicians. The CLCP projects the cost of care consistent with physician-supported recommendations and does not typically opine on causation.
References
- ICHCC - CLCP CertificationOrganization
- IALCP Standards of PracticeOrganization
- IARP Life Care Planning SectionOrganization
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