CLCP in Colorado
Recognition and practice information for Certified Life Care Planner in Colorado.
Recognition and qualification in Colorado
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 Colorado Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) administers public vocational rehabilitation in Colorado. KWVRS CLCP-credentialed experts apply nationally recognized standards.
Colorado courts and venues
Expert qualification in Colorado's courts is determined case by case.
- District Court - General jurisdiction; civil cases over $25,000, felonies, domestic relations, probate
- County Court - Limited jurisdiction; civil cases up to $25,000, misdemeanors, traffic
- Water Court - Specialized court for water rights adjudication in 7 divisions
Highest court: Colorado Supreme Court. Federal venues: D. Colo..
Sources: Colorado Judicial Branch, Trial Courts by County: county courts handle civil cases under $25,000 (reviewed 2026-09-05)
Other credentials in Colorado
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
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