About The Institute for Life Care Planning
Expert-led, multidisciplinary education advancing the practice of life care planning for healthcare and legal professionals.
Our Mission
The Institute for Life Care Planning was created to support excellence in life care planning through specialized Continuing Education Unit (CEU) courses. Our mission is to provide trusted, evidence-based education that reflects real-world practice and evolving professional standards.
Through expert-led, multidisciplinary CEU courses, we help professionals sharpen their skills, stay current, and strengthen the credibility of their life care planning work.
Our Purpose
Life care planning requires a unique combination of clinical knowledge, interdisciplinary collaboration, and long-term perspective. The Institute for Life Care Planning exists to support professionals working at the intersection of healthcare and law with education that strengthens expertise and professional confidence.
Our courses are developed to move beyond generic continuing education. Instead, we focus on practical application, ethical practice, and standards-based learning that professionals can use immediately in real-world settings.
Who We Serve
Our education is designed for healthcare and legal professionals involved in life care planning, including:
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Life care planners
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Nurses
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Case managers
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Physicians and specialists
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Attorneys and legal teams
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Rehabilitation professionals
By anticipating future needs, life care planning reduces uncertainty and supports better outcomes for individuals and families.
Our Approach to Education
Our approach emphasizes:
- Real-world application
- Current standards of care
- Ethical and defensible practice
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
This ensures learners receive education that is meaningful, credible, and professionally valuable.
Our Values
Education developed by professionals actively engaged in practice.
Expertise
Education developed by life care planning professionals.
Integrity
Standards-based, ethical learning you can trust.
Collaboration
Supporting multidisciplinary perspectives.
Practical Impact
Education designed for real-world application.
Meet the Founder
Leigh Anne Levy, MSN, RN, CLCP
Founder, The Institute for Life Care Planning
Meet the Founder
Leigh Anne Levy is a registered nurse, certified life care planner, educator, and industry leader with more than 25 years of experience in healthcare. She has been actively involved in life care planning since 2008, focusing her career on emergent care, rehabilitation, catastrophic injuries, and chronic conditions.
She holds a Master of Science in Nursing from the University of Texas at Austin and maintains certifications in Life Care Planning and Emergency Nursing. Leigh Anne is the author of multiple publications and has lectured extensively at local and regional conferences.
In addition to her clinical and professional work, she serves as an Adjunct Associate Professor in the nursing program at Austin Community College and is a reviewer for the Journal of Emergency Nursing;. Her commitment to education and professional standards is the foundation of every course offered through the Institute.
Advance Your Life Care Planning Education
Whether you are new to life care planning or expanding your expertise, The Institute for Life Care Planning offers expert-led, multidisciplinary CEU courses designed to support professional growth.