Qualifications and Requirements Flashcards

Which organization offers the Certified Professional Guardian (CPG) credential in the United States?

Answer: National Guardianship Association (NGA)

The National Guardianship Association (NGA) administers the CPG certification program for professional guardians.

What is the minimum number of continuing education hours a CPG must complete during each renewal cycle?

Answer: 40 hours

CPG credential holders must complete 40 continuing education hours per renewal period to maintain their certification.

A candidate applying for the CPG credential has a felony conviction from 15 years ago. How does this typically affect eligibility?

Answer: It is reviewed on a case-by-case basis by the certification board

Criminal history is reviewed case-by-case; the board considers factors such as the nature of the offense, time elapsed, and evidence of rehabilitation.

Which of the following best describes the purpose of a background check requirement for CPG applicants?

Answer: To protect vulnerable adults from guardians who may exploit them

Background checks safeguard wards, who are vulnerable adults, from potential exploitation or abuse by professional guardians.

Under NGA standards, a professional guardian must avoid conflicts of interest primarily to uphold which ethical principle?

Answer: Fiduciary duty to the ward

The fiduciary duty to the ward requires that the guardian's decisions prioritize the ward's best interests above all other relationships.

How many hours of work experience with incapacitated adults are typically required before a candidate is eligible to sit for the CPG exam?

Answer: 40 hours

NGA requires at least 40 hours of documented experience working with incapacitated adults as part of the CPG eligibility criteria.

If a state requires professional guardians to be licensed but a CPG candidate has only their NGA certification, what must they do to practice legally in that state?

Answer: Obtain the state license in addition to the CPG credential

State licensure and NGA certification are separate requirements; guardians must comply with state law regardless of their national credential status.