CLCP in South Carolina
Recognition and practice information for Certified Life Care Planner in South Carolina.
Recognition and qualification in South Carolina
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 South Carolina Vocational Rehabilitation Department (SCVRD) administers public vocational rehabilitation in South Carolina. KWVRS CLCP-credentialed experts apply nationally recognized standards.
South Carolina courts and venues
Expert qualification in South Carolina's courts is determined case by case.
- Circuit Court - General jurisdiction; civil cases over $7,500, felonies; two divisions: Common Pleas (civil) and General Sessions (criminal)
- Family Court - All domestic relations, juvenile, and adoption matters
- Probate Court - Wills, estates, guardianships, mental health commitments
Highest court: Supreme Court of South Carolina. Federal venues: D.S.C..
Other credentials in South Carolina
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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