Cert in Legal Support Services

This certificate for Legal Medical Professional Consultants lets licensed health professionals work in law offices and law-related businesses. Enrollment requires an RN, NP or PA license. Students learn how the American legal system connects to the Constitution and to federal and state law, and they master legal terminology. They carry out basic legal research and draft a detailed medical legal chronology. Coursework also covers evidence, discovery, document retrieval, tort law and the steps of civil litigation, including legal issues in health care. The certificate totals eighteen credit hours across two semesters. This is a certificate-level credential offered by the college. Erie Community College, also known as SUNY Erie, publishes this listing in its 2026-2027 catalog. Prospective students should confirm current course sequences and requirements with an adviser before applying.