Nurse/Health Care Paralegal Studies
This program will accept students who have an associate or baccalaureate degree in nursing or other Health Sciences field, such as Physician Assistant, Occupational Therapy and Radiography, or who are working on a degree in Applied Health Studies (BAH). The certificate program provides an introduction to the legal system and the role of the paralegal, along with an emphasis in legal research, writing and ethics. Additional courses expose students to specific practice areas where medical knowledge is particularly appropriate. Paralegals operate under the supervision of a licensed attorney and are prohibited from practicing law.
Program Specs
- Application/Major Code: LX – view in catalog
- School: Business & Computer Technologies
- Degree Type: Certificate
About the curriculum
Classes
View the classes you will be attending in the College Catalog.
Approvals & Industry Connections
After graduation
List of jobs via the College Catalog.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics full-time wage-and-salary paralegals and legal assistants earned $46,120. The middle 50 percent earned between $36,080 and $59,310. The top 10 percent earned more than $73,450, and the bottom 10 percent earned less than $29,260.
Industries with the highest published employment and wages for this occupation are:
| Industry | Employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legal Services | 179,350 | $23.30 | $48,460 |
| Federal Executive Branch (OES Designation) | 13,880 | $30.08 | $62,570 |
| Local Government (OES Designation) | 13,250 | $24.27 | $50,480 |
| State Government (OES Designation) | 9,790 | $21.23 | $44,160 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | 6,000 | $28.05 | $58,340 |
*Statistics reported in May 2009
Clubs & Activities
Penn College Legal Society
Lambda Epsilon Chi (ΛΕΧ)
View the entire student organizations listing or Greek Life listing.
Legal Assistant Advisory Committee
Advisory committees, which act as recommending bodies to the faculty and administration, consist of in-field professionals who act as partners in the development of curriculum. Their curricular and equipment advice as well as their industry connections and internship opportunities are invaluable to our students and to the growth of our institution.
