CLCP in Tennessee

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 Tennessee.

Recognition and qualification in Tennessee

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 Tennessee Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) administers public vocational rehabilitation in Tennessee. KWVRS CLCP-credentialed experts apply nationally recognized standards.

Tennessee courts and venues

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

  • Circuit Court - General jurisdiction; civil cases and criminal jury trials
  • Chancery Court - Equity jurisdiction; contracts, trusts, corporate matters
  • Criminal Court - Felony criminal cases in larger counties

Highest court: Tennessee Supreme Court. Federal venues: E.D. Tenn., M.D. Tenn., W.D. Tenn..

Other credentials in Tennessee

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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