Submit a required written request via email three business days before the program start date. Weekends are not considered. Partial refunds are not allowed.

This accelerated course requires an average of 8 hours per week for reading, online modules, and assignments. Extensions are not granted, and a minimum passing score of 70% is required on all tests and assignments.

Note: PEWD program participants should be 18 years or older.

• Gain a fundamental understanding of ESI discovery in U.S. civil litigation.
• Learn best practices related to legal, technical, and ethical considerations.

Your grade will be based on the completion of 17 quizzes, four writing assignments, two exams, and class participation/Bulletin Board Submissions. Here's how it breaks down:

• Module Quizzes: 17 quizzes, each worth 5 points, comprising 17% of your grade.
• Writing Assignments: 4 assignments, each worth 50 points, comprising 40% of your grade.
• Exams: 2 exams, each worth 50 points, comprising 40% of your grade.
• Class Participation/Bulletin Board Submissions: Participation worth 10 points each, comprising 3% of your grade.

On the final day of the program, participants take the State of Texas “TSBDE” Dental Assisting Exam.

Additionally, this program prepares participants for the National Workforce Career Association (NWCA) Dental Assisting Clinical Certification (DACC) Exam.  For more information about this exam, please visit the NWCA website.

Certification exam information is for reference purposes only and exam fees are not included in the program cost.

Guidelines
• The loan amount must be at least $500.00.
• The loan amount in the application cannot exceed the enrollment fee noted on our website.
• Books will NOT be included in the loan amount.
• Service charges may apply.
• When applying for the Continuing Education Private Loan, please use the UTRGV Continuing Education School Code: 003599.

Lender Information
• The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley does not endorse or recommend any specific lenders for private loans. You are free to select any lender offering private loans. We recommend you compare loans from several vendors to find the best interest rates/terms and repayment options.
• When exploring loan options, please ensure the lender offers loans for non-credit continuing education programs.
• Our department has identified that Sallie Mae offers private loans that may be used for continuing education programs. This is shared for informational purposes only and does not constitute endorsement.

Private Loans
• The only loan provider PEWD accepts is Sallie Mae.
• When applying for the Continuing Education Private Loan to cover the registration fee for a non-credit continuing education program, please use the UTRGV Continuing Education School Code: 003599.
• The loan amount must be at least $500.00.
• The loan amount in the application cannot exceed the enrollment fee noted on our website.
• Books will NOT be included in the loan amount.
• Service charges may apply.

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The eDiscovery for Paralegals Course is perfect for those new to the field and professionals looking to expand their knowledge. This 7-week course, endorsed by ACEDS (the gold standard in eDiscovery training), covers the entire eDiscovery process, including:

• • Preparation: Essential strategies and tools for getting ready.
  • Collection: Effective methods for gathering Electronically Stored Information (ESI).
  • Review: Techniques for reviewing and managing ESI.

Legal projects increasingly involve technology-assisted review, making paralegals with discovery expertise crucial. Through 17 online modules and tests, you'll learn:

• • • Basics of eDiscovery preparation.
    • Best practices for ESI collection.
    • Comprehensive review processes.

A detailed textbook supplements the course, covering all relevant eDiscovery topics.