CLCP in Ohio

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 Ohio.

Recognition and qualification in Ohio

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 Ohio Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities (OOD) administers public vocational rehabilitation in Ohio. KWVRS CLCP-credentialed experts apply nationally recognized standards.

Ohio courts and venues

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

  • Court of Common Pleas - General jurisdiction; civil cases over $500, felonies; four divisions: General, Domestic, Probate, Juvenile
  • Municipal Court - Civil cases up to $15,000, misdemeanors, traffic
  • County Court - In counties without municipal courts; civil cases up to $15,000

Highest court: Supreme Court of Ohio. Federal venues: N.D. Ohio, S.D. Ohio.

Other credentials in Ohio

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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