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Dr. Randall Thomas is President of the National Center for Life Care Planning. Dr. Thomas is active in the area of rehabilitation and life care planning. He is a licensed Psychologist, a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor, and a National Certified Counselor. Dr. Thomas serves on several advisory boards providing guidance in the area of Life Care Planning.In addition to his activities in Life Care Planning, Dr. Thomas continues in the evaluation and treatment of patients with chronic pain and psychological adjustment problems following injuries. He is active in several national associations and has presented educational programs and seminars at national and state conferences. He has spoken on subjects such as life care planning, case management, ethics and technology. He served on the Blue Ribbon Committee advising CDEC regarding the "Certified Life Care Planner" designation. Dr. Thomas served as Chair and is a Past Chair of the Forensic Section of the International Association of Rehabilitation Professionals (Formerly NARPPS). He serves on the editorial board of the Journal of Life Care Planning and the editorial board of the Journal of the American Board Of Vocational Experts
"Federal Rules of Evidence: Expert Testimony as a Life Care Planner", National Center for Life Care Planning, January 14-15, 2000. Instructors: Dr. Randall Thomas, Ms. Lisa Busby, Niles Hooper, Esq.
"Federal Rules of Evidence: Expert Testimony as a Life Care Planner", National Center for Life Care Planning, February 25-26, 2000. Instructors: Dr. Randall Thomas, Ms. Lisa Busby, Niles Hooper, Esq.
NARPPS, Forensic Workshop, Las Vegas, NV., December 3-4, 1999.
Life Care Planning: Interface Between the Economist and the Life Care Planner. Southern Economic Association Annual Meeting, New Orleans LA, November 19, 1999
Life Care Planning: Introduction and Overview. Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA, June 21, 1999
Presentation, "Demystifying the Life Care Plan:", The American Association of Legal Nurse Consultants Annual Convention April 24, 1999 Reno, NV
Presentation, "Occupational Therapist as Care Managers and Life Care Planners", The American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), Annual Convention April 20, 1999 Indianapolis, IN Co-Presenters: Helene Lohman & Randall Thomas
Presenter: Life Care Planning, Track V of Certificate Program, "Pulling It All Together", Workshop Sponsored by Rehabilitation Training Institute & University of Florida, April 9-10, 1999, Atlanta, GA, Instructors: Dr. Randall Thomas, Ms. Julie Kitchens, Ms. Lisa Busby
Workshop Leader, " Life Care Planning ", Pre-Convention Workshop, National Association of Rehabilitation Professionals in the Private Sector (NARPPS), Boston, MA, March 1999 annual meeting.
Workshop Leader, "Life Care Planning ", Portland, OR, February, 1999.
Chair, "Roundtable Regarding Life Care Planning", National Association of Rehabilitation Professionals in the Private Sector , Forensic Section Program (NARPPS), Dallas Texas, December 1998
Presenter: "Liability and Malpractice Issues for Case Managers" Mississippi Case Management Society, Jackson, MS, December 10, 1998.
Presenter: "Software Applications for Life Care Planning and Reserve Setting," Medical Case Management Convention X (MCMA) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, November 14, 1998.
Presenter: " Life Care Planning and Your Practice", 15th Annual NARPPS Florida Chapter State Educational Conference, Tampa, FL November 13, 1998.
Presenter: "Liability and Malpractice Issues for Case Managers" Mississippi Case Management Society, Annual Meeting, Jackson, MS, December 10, 1998.
Presenter: "Computer Technology and Case Managers" Mississippi Case Management Society, Jackson, MS, August 8, 1998, 1998.
Presenter: "Case Management Software for a Successful Practice," Medical Case Management Convention (MCMA) Nashville, TN, September 28, 1997.
Instructor, Track I, Life Care Planning, A Program Title: Comprehensive Overview of Life Care Planning, Life Care Planning for Catastrophic Case Management, Sponsored by The Rehabilitation Training Institute and University of Florida; Chicago, Illinois, June 1998.
Presenter, " Computer Technology and Life Care Planning: A Database Management Tool" American Board of Vocational Experts Spring Conference, New Orleans, LA March 9, 1998
Instructor, Track I and II: Life Care Planning, Life Care Planning Workshop Sponsored by Louisiana Association of Rehabilitation Professionals in the Private Sector; New Orleans, Louisiana, January 1997.
NARPPS Pre-Convention Workshop on "Life Care Planning and Aging Implications". April 29th, 1997 New Orleans LA. Workshop Coordinator and Introduction of Speakers
Instructor, Life Care Planning Workshop Sponsored by Louisiana NARPPS Association March 1997 New Orleans LA 1 1/2 day Training
Instructor, Track II: Life Care Planning, Program Title: Vocational Assessment, Life Care Planning Workshop Sponsored by Rehabilitation Training Institute & University of Florida; San Diego, California, September 19-20, 1996.
Presenter: "Internet Expo" The Medical Case Management Convention (MCMA) Sponsored by the Individual Case Management Association (ICMA), Orlando, Florida, September 8, 1996.
TARPPS (Texas) 1996 Annual Conference and Exposition, "Automation of Case Management and Life Care Planning," Austin, Texas, August 16, 1996.
Presenter, National Association of Rehabilitation Professionals in the Private Sector (NARPPS), Bal Harbour, Florida, May 1996 annual meeting. "The Internet and YOU."
Presenter, National Association of Rehabilitation Professionals in the Private Sector (NARPPS), Bal Harbour, Florida, May 1996 annual meeting. "Introduction to a Life Care Taxonomy."
Instructor, Track II: Life Care Planning, Program Title: Vocational Assessment, Life Care Planning Workshop Sponsored by Rehabilitation Training Institute & University of Florida; Kansas City, Missouri, May 1996.
Presenter, National Association of Rehabilitation Professionals in the Private Sector (NARPPS) Sponsored Seminar, Pediatric Life Care Planning Seminar, San Diego, California, December 2 -4 , 1995.
Co-Instructor, Track VII: Life Care Planning, Program Title: Multiple Disabilities, Life Care Planning Workshop Sponsored by Rehabilitation Training Institute & University of Florida; Orlando, Florida, October 30, 1995 - November 2, 1995. Topics Included Myofacial Pain, TMG, Burns, Vision Impairments, PTSD, & Chronic Pain.
Instructor, Track II: Life Care Planning, Program Title: Vocational Assessment, Life Care Planning Workshop Sponsored by Rehabilitation Training Institute & University of Florida; Orlando, Florida, October 7, 1995 - October 9, 1995
Presenter: "Surfing the Internet - How to Access the Information Super Highway," The Medical Case Management Convention (MCMA) Sponsored by the Individual Case Management Association (ICMA), New Orleans, Louisiana, October 18, 1995.
Presenter: "Computer Hardware and Software for the Case Manager," The Medical Case Management Convention (MCMA) Sponsored by the Individual Case Management Association (ICMA), New Orleans, Louisiana, October 18, 1995.
Instructor, LCPStat Training Seminar by TecSolutions September 30, 1995, Oak Brook, Illinois.
Presenter: "Case Management Software," The National Managed Health Care Congress (NMHCC), Chicago, Illinois, September 29, 1995.
Instructor, LCPStat Training Seminar by TecSolutions, Big Fork, Montana, September 14-16, 1995.
Instructor, Track II: Life Care Planning, Program Title: Vocational Assessment, Life Care Planning Workshop Sponsored by Rehabilitation Training Institute & University of Florida; San Diego, California, August 13, 1995 -August 15, 1995.
TARPPS (Texas) 1995 Annual Conference and Exposition, "Automation of Case Management and Life Care Planning," San Antonio, Texas, August 10, 1995.
TARPPS (Texas) 1995 Annual Conference and Exposition, "Vocational Assessment and Automation," San Antonio, Texas, August 10, 1995.
Mississippi Association of Legal Assistants, Inc., 1995 Spring Seminar, "Understanding Psychological Tests - Their Use or Misuse," Jackson, Mississippi, March 23, 1995
Instructor, Track II: Life Care Planning, Program Title: Vocational Assessment, Life Care Planning Workshop Sponsored by Rehabilitation Training Institute & University of Florida; Tulsa, Oklahoma, April 22, 1995 - April 25, 1995.
NARPPS 1995 National Conference and Exposition, "A Primer on Hardware Software Applications in Rehabilitation," San Francisco, California, April 6, 1995-April 8, 1995.
NARPPS 1995 National Conference and Exposition, "Automation of Case Management and Life Care Planning," San Francisco, California, April 6, 1995-April 8, 1995.
AARPPS Ninth Annual Regional Seminar, "The Chronic Pain Patient, Ethical Considerations for Case Managers," Birmingham, Alabama, March 9, 1995.
Presenter, Track II: Life Care Planning, Program Title: Vocational
Assessment, Life Care Planning Workshop Sponsored by Rehabilitation Training Institute & University of Florida; Chicago, Illinois, February 24, 1995 - February 26, 1995.
Mississippi Trial Lawyers Association, Guest Speaker, "Criteria for Determining Earning Capacity," Jackson, Mississippi, February 3, 1995.
Presenter, Track: Life Care Planning, Program Title: "Automation of Life Care Planning," International Case Management Association 6th Annual Convention, San Diego, California, October 16, 1994 - October 19, 1994.
Guest Presenter, "Personality" & "Neuropsychology," Life Care Planning Workshop Sponsored by Rehabilitation Training Institute & University of Florida; Dallas, Texas, September 30, 1994 - October 2, 1994.
Cumberland School of Law, Guest Speaker, "The Use of Psychological & Vocational Tests in Social Security Disability Evaluations," Birmingham, Alabama, January 21, 1994.
Guest Presenter, "Stress Management," River Oaks Hospital, December 10, 1993.
Guest Presenter, "Spinal Cord Injury," Life Care Planning Workshop Sponsored by Rehabilitation Training Institute & University of Florida; San Francisco, California, November 16, 1993 - November 19, 1993.
In service Education, Jackson Academy - "Adapting To Change With Students," July 1993.
Mississippi Private School Association, Annual In Service Education - "Time Management" and "Job Efficiency," Jackson, Mississippi, June 1993.
Kiawinas, Guest Speaker - "Stress Management," Jackson, Mississippi, April 30, 1993.
St. Dominic Hospital Hand Management Center, Guest Speaker - "Motivational Factors in Patient Care," Jackson, Mississippi, February 25, 1993.
Mississippi Trial Lawyers Association, Guest Speaker, "Case Management - Friend or Foe?," Jackson, Mississippi, September 25, 1992.
American Society for Training & Development Meeting, Guest Speaker, "Taking Care of the Trainer," Jackson, Mississippi, August 14, 1992.
Workers' Compensation Medical-Legal Symposium, Guest Speaker, "Chronic Low Back Pain, Psychological and Medical Treatment," Jackson, Mississippi, May 15, 1992.
Guest Presenter, "Use of Computers in Life Care Planning," Life Care Planning Workshop by Paul Deutsch, Ph.D., C.R.C. & Associates, Atlanta, Georgia March 11, 1992 - March 13, 1992.
Rankin Medical Center, "Psychological Evaluation of In-Patients," Jackson, Mississippi, December 10, 1991.
The Psychological Effects of Chronic Pain and the Paradoxical Effects of Its Removal, Advances In Comprehensive Pain Management, University of Mississippi Medical Center, April 26, 1991.
Mississippi Rehabilitation Nurse's Association, Speech, Psychosocial Adaptation to Disability," Jackson, Mississippi, July 7, 1990.
Life Care Planning, Mississippi Methodist Rehabilitation Center, Jackson, Mississippi, November 1990.
Psychological Injuries in Mississippi: Presentation on Loss of Wage Earning Capacity and Vocational Rehabilitation, Seminar Sponsored by Office of Professional Services Mississippi College School of Law, Jackson, Mississippi, February 23, 1990.
Family Residents on Worker's Compensation, University of Mississippi Medical Center, February 1, 1990.
Mississippi Psychology Association, University of Mississippi Medical Center, "Hospital Practice of Psychology," September 29, 1989.
River Oaks Hospital, Medicine Section Meeting, "Depression and Pain Control," October 4, 1988.
National Forensic Institute, Chicago, Illinois, December 1985.
United States Department of Labor, OWCP Rehabilitation Program, April 1983.
Chapter on Technology in "Case Management and Life Care Planning", Edited by R. Weed, 1998.
Thomas, R. L. (1998). Expert Testimony : Are you an expert witness? Inside Case Management Dec 1998 Vol. 5 No. 9
Thomas, R. L., & Busby, L. D. (1996). Legal Nurse Consulting from a Life Care Planning Perspective. The Journal of Legal Nurse Consulting, 7 (4).
Thomas, R. L. (1997). Tips for Overcoming Computer Frustration, Inside Case Management May 1997 Vol. 4 No. 2
Thomas, R. L. (1996). Research on the Internet. The Case Manager, 7.
Thomas, R. L. (1996). The Advantage of Automation: Computers Can Really Help You Team Rehab Report February 1996 Vol. 7 No. 2
Thomas, R. L. (1996). Research on the Internet. The Case Manager, 7.
Thomas, R. L. (1996, March). Surfing the Internet. Inside Case Management, 2.
Thomas, R. L. (1996, July). Surfing the Internet, Part Two: Getting There on the World Wide Web. Inside Case Management, 3.
Thomas, R. L. (1996). Private Hire: The Real Costs. Inside Life Care Planning, 1.
Life Care Planning By Terri Blackwell, EDD, Kent Jayne, CRC, Randall Thomas, PhD and Tom Weiford Rehabilitation Professional, Nov Dec 1995
Thomas, R. L. (1995). Computer Software for Life Care Planning, Rehabilitation Professional, Nov Dec 1995 REF 209
Thomas, R. L. (1995). Making the Most of Computers for Life Care Planning. Inside Life Care Planning, 1.
Thomas, R. L. (1994). Automation and Life Care Planning. The Case Manager, 5.
Thomas, R. L. (1992). The Use of a Computer in Life Care Planning. The Rehab Consultant, 3.
Pain Management. (1990). Patient Education Brochure. Thomas, R. L.: Author.
Thomas, R. L. Counseling Those With Serious Injury or Illness. The Christian Journal of Psychology and Counseling, 2.
Thomas, R. L. Career Counseling for Young Adults. The Christian Journal of Psychology and Counseling, 1.
