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Nurse Paralegal Studies Program Overview
The online Professional Certificate in Nurse Paralegal Studies at Thomas Edison State College is designed to prepare nurse paralegals to work in law firms, corporate legal departments, insurance companies, hospital systems, HMOs, risk management entities, medical legal publishing companies and government agencies.
Students will be immersed into the core subjects required to succeed in this dynamic profession, such as contracts, torts, legal research and writing, litigation and administrative law. In addition, the 45-week program has a strong emphasis on the role of technology in the legal field and how today's nurse paralegals must understand its impact and how to best utilize it.
With a comprehensive curriculum, a renowned faculty of leading paralegal educators, and exposure to the latest in technology and litigation software programs, the program empowers students with an in-depth knowledge of the cutting edge skills that nurse paralegal professionals need to succeed in the profession. Courses have been developed with Thomas Edison State College's award-winning course development team to bring students a winning combination of legal expertise delivered with excellence.
Its online format enables course mentors and students to have access to the latest texts and information from the field as it develops, which sets the program apart from traditionally-delivered programs. Technological currency is critical for nurse paralegals today, and learning about technological advances in the legal field by studying in an online format adds mettle to the program as students create their own expertise.
Students who complete the program will be prepared to pursue a career either as a Nurse Paralegal or a Legal Nurse Consultant.
Program Fee: $3,920.00 (does not include text books)
Students will be immersed into the core subjects required to succeed in this dynamic profession, such as contracts, torts, legal research and writing, litigation and administrative law. In addition, the 45-week program has a strong emphasis on the role of technology in the legal field and how today's nurse paralegals must understand its impact and how to best utilize it.
With a comprehensive curriculum, a renowned faculty of leading paralegal educators, and exposure to the latest in technology and litigation software programs, the program empowers students with an in-depth knowledge of the cutting edge skills that nurse paralegal professionals need to succeed in the profession. Courses have been developed with Thomas Edison State College's award-winning course development team to bring students a winning combination of legal expertise delivered with excellence.
Its online format enables course mentors and students to have access to the latest texts and information from the field as it develops, which sets the program apart from traditionally-delivered programs. Technological currency is critical for nurse paralegals today, and learning about technological advances in the legal field by studying in an online format adds mettle to the program as students create their own expertise.
Students who complete the program will be prepared to pursue a career either as a Nurse Paralegal or a Legal Nurse Consultant.
Program Fee: $3,920.00 (does not include text books)
