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In this curriculum, students will learn about the fundamental understanding of the laws and regulations, touched on in the history section, but with greater depth, presented by Dr. Timothy F. Field.

1. Understand Admissibility Laws and Regulations: Learn the legal framework governing the admissibility of expert testimony in vocational rehabilitation and life care planning, including foundational cases like Frye, Daubert, GE v. Joiner, and Kumho v. Carmichael.
2. Apply the Daubert Standards: Gain knowledge on how to apply the Daubert standards (testability, peer review, acceptance, and error rate) to ensure the relevance and reliability of expert testimony.
3. Navigate the Legal Challenges in Vocational Expertise: Develop skills to effectively face and overcome "Daubert" challenges in court, emphasizing the importance of credentials, methodology, and adherence to the Federal Rules of Evidence and Procedure.
4. Understand the Application of Daubert and Kumho Standards to Vocational Testimony: Learn the significance of these standards in evaluating the admissibility of vocational expert testimony and the importance of methodological rigor and peer acceptance in forensic vocational evaluation.
5. Apply the Federal Rules of Evidence in Vocational Expert Practice: Gain knowledge on how Federal Rules of Evidence, particularly Rule 702, guide the admission of expert testimony, emphasizing the necessity of relevance and reliability in vocational evaluations.
6. Identify Critical Factors Influencing the Admissibility of Expert Testimony: Develop an understanding of the factors that courts consider when determining the admissibility of expert testimony, including the expert's methodology, the evidence's relevance to the case, and the expert's qualifications.