Course curriculum

  • 1

    Welcome to Practice Management for Paraprofessionals

    • Welcome

    • Student Walkthrough

    • Course Introduction

    • MTI Academy PM for Paraprofessionals Course Syllabus

    • Practice Management Pre-Course Survey
  • 2

    Module 1: Mass Tort Basics

    • Objectives

    • Introduction

    • Companion Resource: The Biggest Mass Torts

    • Companion Resource: Mass Tort is NOT a Class Action

    • Lesson 1: MDL Formation and Process

    • Lesson 2: State Court Actions

    • Lesson 3: Plaintiffs' Counsel

    • Lesson 4: Defendant's Counsel

    • Conclusion

    • Module 1 Complete Download
  • 3

    Module 2: Tort Selection

    • Objective

    • Introduction

    • Federal Preemption

    • Companion Resource: Merck vs. Albrecht

    • Lesson 1: Mass Tort Categories

    • Lesson 2: FDA and Federal Preemption Defenses

    • Lesson 3: General Versus Specific Causation

    • Lesson 4: Know Your Defendant

    • Conclusion

    • Module 2 Complete Download
  • 4

    Module 3: Attorney Support Roles in Mass Torts

    • Objectives

    • Introduction

    • Companion Resource: Sample Organizational Chart

    • Interview with Amy Goggans

    • Lesson 1: Paralegals and Law Clerks

    • Lesson 2: Intake Specialists and Case Managers

    • Lesson 3: Nurse Reviewers and Experts

    • Lesson 4: Working with Vendors

    • Module 3 Complete Download

    • Conclusion
  • 5

    Module 4: Client Intake

    • Objectives

    • Introduction

    • Lesson 1: Qualifying Questions

    • Companion Resource: Sample Intake Packet

    • Client Intake

    • Lesson 2: Mass Tort Client Intake Packet

    • Lesson 3: Setting Statute of Limitations

    • Lesson 4: Mining for Additional Claims

    • Lesson 5: Using Your Database

    • Conclusion

    • Module 4 Complete Download
  • 6

    Self-Assessment

    • Self Assessment (Modules 1-4)
  • 7

    Module 5: Compensable Case™ Workup

    • Objectives

    • Introduction

    • Companion Resource 1: Mass Tort Workflow Chart

    • Companion Resource 2: Injury Verification Document

    • Companion Resource 3: Sample Release Letter

    • Lesson 1: Determining Criteria

    • Lesson 2: Ordering Medical Records

    • Lesson 3: Delivering Proof of Use/Exposure

    • Lesson 4: Injury Verification to Clients

    • Conclusion

    • Module 5 Complete Download
  • 8

    Module 6: Litigation

    • Objectives

    • Introduction

    • Companion Resource 1: Plaintiff Profile Form

    • Companion Resource 2: Plaintiff Fact Sheet

    • Daubert & Motions in Limine

    • Lesson 1: Mass Tort Pre-Litigation

    • Lesson 2: Preparing Discovery Requests

    • Lesson 3: Responding to Discovery Requests

    • Lesson 4: Pretrial Motions and Orders

    • Conclusion

    • Module 6 Complete Download
  • 9

    Module 7: Trial

    • Objectives

    • Introduction

    • Companion Resource 1: Trial Procedure

    • Companion Resource 2: Remand Order

    • Lesson 1: Post-Remand Case Work

    • Lesson 2: Pretrial Conferences

    • Lesson 3: Trial Notebook

    • Lesson 4: Common Defenses

    • Conclusion

    • Module 7 Complete Download
  • 10

    Module 8: Resolution

    • Objectives

    • Introduction

    • Companion Resource 1: Client Expense Letter

    • Companion Resource 2: Client Referrals

    • Obstacles in Resolution

    • Lesson 1: Global Settlements

    • Lesson 2: Lien Resolution & Client Expenses

    • Lesson 3: Confidentiality Clauses

    • Lesson 4: Client Satisfaction and Reviews

    • Conclusion

    • Module 8 Complete Download
  • 11

    Module 9: Mass Tort Reform

    • Objective

    • Introduction

    • Companion Resource: Tort Reform Slideshow

    • Lesson 1: History of Mass Tort Reform

    • Lesson 2: Procedural Reforms

    • Lesson 3: Diversity in Mass Torts

    • Lesson 4: Ethical Considerations for Paraprofessionals

    • Module 9 Complete Download
  • 12

    Self-Assessment

    • Self-Assessment (Modules 5-9)
  • 13

    Next Steps

    • Congratulations!

    • End of Course Survey