CLCP in Maine

KWVRS experts holding CLCP: Matthew R. Putts, Ph.D. (Chief of Vocational Services); Christopher Skerritt, M.Ed., MBA (Chief of Economic Services); Paul J. Bourgeois, Ph.D. (Vocational Rehabilitation Expert & Life Care Planner)

Recognition and practice information for Certified Life Care Planner in Maine.

Recognition and qualification in Maine

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 Maine Bureau of Rehabilitation Services (BRS) / Division for the Blind and Visually Impaired administers public vocational rehabilitation in Maine. KWVRS CLCP-credentialed experts apply nationally recognized standards.

Maine courts and venues

Expert qualification in Maine's courts is determined case by case.

  • Superior Court - General jurisdiction; civil cases, jury trials in major criminal cases
  • District Court - Civil and criminal cases, small claims, family matters
  • Probate Court - Wills, estates, guardianships in each county

Highest court: Maine Supreme Judicial Court. Federal venues: D. Me..

Other credentials in Maine

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

  1. ICHCC - CLCP CertificationOrganization
  2. IALCP Standards of PracticeOrganization
  3. IARP Life Care Planning SectionOrganization

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