This course is also available in the 2023 Paralegal Cruise Bundle.

Whether you specialize in personal injury, worker’s compensation, healthcare law, medical malpractice, or even family law where medical issues sometimes present themselves, a basic understanding of human anatomy and physiology and the pathology that affects various organ systems is essential.  Such knowledge is necessary for paralegals who are tasked with assisting clients who have suffered an illness or injury, reviewing medical records, interfacing with members of the medical community, or working with government entities or other consumers of such case-related metrics.

This seminar will acquaint the paralegal with various organ systems of the human body, the basic function of these systems, and common pathological problems seen in these organ systems.  The goal is to help the paralegal demystify various medical conditions, and to provide the paralegal with some useful sources of information to assist when medical issues are presented.

As an example, we will look at some musculoskeletal injuries and conditions; neurological problems; cardiology and vascular conditions; pulmonary conditions; kidney issues; gastroenterology conditions; and reproductive-system issues. 

Course Format

This is an on demand seminar – you’ll receive immediate access to the on demand recording, a copy of the PowerPoint and a certificate of attendance/CLE. You have lifetime access to this program, so once it’s in your account, you can return to complete it whenever it is convenient for you.

Video length: 1 Hour and 58 Minutes

Continuing Legal Education Credit (CLE)

NALA CP or ACP: This program meets the requirements of the NALA Certifying Board for continuing legal education credit required to maintain the CP (Certified Paralegal) credential. This program is pre-approved by NALA for 2.0 hours of substantive CLE.

Florida Bar FRP: As approved by NALA, this seminar meets the requirements under Rule 20-6.1 of the Rules Regulating The Florida Bar for continuing legal education credit required to maintain the FRP credential.

NALS – This program is approved by NALS for 2.0 CLE Hours.

NFPA RP® or CRP™: NFPA automatically accepts substantive CLE hours which bears the accreditation of NALA on the certificate of attendance.

State Bar of Texas – Paralegal Division – The Division will accept substantive law CLE approved by the National Association of Legal Assistants for credit towards the Paralegal Division mandatory membership renewal CLE requirement.

Meet your Speaker

Paul Pelton, FRP is a Senior Litigation Paralegal with the law firm of Paul│Knopf│Bigger, PLLC with 30 years of experience in all phases of civil trial work.  With an educational background in medical science and paralegal studies, Mr. Pelton concentrates his practice in high-exposure cases involving medical malpractice, nursing home resident’s rights claims, product liability matters, and complex BI claims.  Paul has handled casework for plaintiffs and defendants in State and Federal courts throughout Florida from inception through post-trial matters, and in arbitration and mediation proceedings.  He is a published author and a CLE provider to national audiences on paralegal practice.  Mr. Pelton serves the citizens of Florida through appointment by the Supreme Court of Florida to the Standing Committee on the Unlicensed Practice of Law for The Florida Bar through 2023; he was appointed Vice Chair of that Standing Committee through June 2020.  In addition, Mr. Pelton is a member of the Executive Council of the Orange County Bar Association Paralegal Section where he currently serves as Chair of the Paralegal Mentorship Program.  In 2017-2018, Mr. Pelton served as President of the Paralegal Section of the Orange County Bar Association and has served as a member of the Executive Council since 2015; and he currently serves on the OCBA Membership Committee.  Mr. Pelton serves the students of Valencia College as a member of the Advisory Council for Valencia College’s Paralegal Studies Program; he also serves the paralegals of Florida as a member of The Florida Bar Florida Registered Paralegal Enrichment Committee through 2023.