Deposition Preparation - Parts 1 & 2

Deposition Preparation

Presented by: The Florida Professional Liability Self-Insurance Programs:

Randall C. Jenkins, Esq.

Beth W. Munz, Esq., CPHRM

Requirements for Successful Completion: This activity consists of an educational component (slides, audio/online lecture) which is followed by an online post-test.  

Release Date: 07/01/2022

Target Audience: Primary Care Physicians, Specialty Physicians, Physician Assistants, Nurses, and Residents.

Learning Objectives: As a result of the participation in this activity, participants should be able to: 
1. Recognize the reasons why your testimony is being taken.

2. Cite the importance of truthfulness and credibility when giving testimony.

3. Distinguish the difference between answering questions in a deposition from other conversations.

4. Identify the types of questions asked in depositions and apply methods to appropriately answer.

5. Interpret the significance of objections.

6. Anticipate the challenges testifying presents and overcome them.

7. Utilize practices to maintain control of your testimony, make a positive impression and have a beneficial impact.

8. Avoid being trapped into “agreeing” with faulty suppositions when giving testimony.

Credit: NO continuing education credits will be awarded with the completion of this course.  This course offering is only for professional liability education and training.

Contact: If you have any questions, please feel free to contact SIPHELP at (352) 273-7006 or at SIPHELP@ad.ufl.edu.

Bibliographic Sources:
1. Florida Rules of Civil Procedural relevant to depositions: https://www.floridabar.org/rules/ctproc/