LEI @ Widener Law Center offers three continuing education courses approved by the
Delaware Nurses Association. Each course is worth a maximum of 35 continuing education units, and students enrolled in the
Legal Nurse Consulting Program can obtain a maximum of 105 continuing legal education credits upon successful completion of all three courses.
Introduction to Legal Nurse ConsultingThis course identifies the role of the legal nurse consultant in the legal field and examines areas of practice and professional responsibilities.
Principles and Practices of Legal Nurse Consulting
(Prerequisites: LEI 102, LEI 205, and LEI 231)
This course is a comprehensive study of the major functions of the Legal Nurse Consultant. Students will examine the legal nurse consultant’s role in both civil and criminal litigation cases and analyze cases from both the plaintiff and defendant perspective. Emphasis will be placed on business principles and practices, the examination of medical records, and development of life care plans.
Introduction to Forensics
(Prerequisite: LEI 101 or LEI 231)
Intended as an introduction to the basics of forensic science, this introductory level course covers areas of interest to those working in legal nurse consulting, law enforcement, or the paralegal profession. Areas to be covered include: reviewing and understanding the autopsy report including bodily changes after death, medical records associated with sexual assault cases, and specifics associated with strangulation, gunshot wounds, and toxicology reports. Students will develop skills to analyze and scrutinize reports generated from the use of forensic DNA testing including reviewing collection and testing techniques.
Coursework assumes NO prior forensic experience.