CPG Qualifications and Requirements 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which of the following academic degrees would most directly satisfy the educational prerequisite for CPG certification?
- Bachelor's degree in social work (Correct answer)
- Associate degree in business administration
- High school diploma with 10 years of experience
- Certificate in paralegal studies
Correct answer: Bachelor's degree in social work
A bachelor's degree in social work or a closely related field such as gerontology or psychology satisfies the NGA educational requirement.
Question 2: What does the NGA Standards of Practice require a CPG to do within 30 days of being appointed guardian?
- Conduct an initial assessment of the ward's situation and needs (Correct answer)
- File a comprehensive financial report with the court
- Arrange for the ward to undergo a new medical evaluation
- Notify all of the ward's creditors in writing
Correct answer: Conduct an initial assessment of the ward's situation and needs
NGA standards mandate an initial assessment of the ward's personal, financial, medical, and social circumstances shortly after appointment.
Question 3: Under the CPG ethical framework, if a ward expresses a preference that conflicts with the guardian's judgment about the ward's best interest, the guardian should generally:
- Give significant weight to the ward's preference while considering overall wellbeing (Correct answer)
- Override the preference entirely to protect the ward
- Immediately petition the court for clarification
- Defer all decisions to the ward's physician
Correct answer: Give significant weight to the ward's preference while considering overall wellbeing
CPG standards require guardians to respect the ward's expressed wishes and autonomy to the greatest extent consistent with their wellbeing.
Question 4: A CPG who manages finances for a ward must keep ward funds in:
- Separate accounts clearly designated for the ward (Correct answer)
- A pooled account with other wards for efficiency
- The guardian's personal account for easy access
- A trust account managed solely by the guardian's attorney
Correct answer: Separate accounts clearly designated for the ward
Each ward's funds must be kept in individually designated accounts to prevent commingling and ensure accountability.
Question 5: Which of the following scenarios would most likely result in suspension of a CPG credential?
- Failure to file a required court report on time without good cause (Correct answer)
- Moving to a different state while maintaining caseload
- Serving as guardian for a family member
- Taking a leave of absence from active guardianship work
Correct answer: Failure to file a required court report on time without good cause
Failing to meet court reporting obligations without justification is a serious breach of a guardian's legal and ethical duties that can result in disciplinary action.
Question 6: What is the primary purpose of requiring CPG applicants to provide professional references?
- To verify the applicant's character and competence in working with vulnerable adults (Correct answer)
- To establish the applicant's professional network for future referrals
- To confirm the applicant's employment history for tax purposes
- To identify potential ward referral sources for the guardian
Correct answer: To verify the applicant's character and competence in working with vulnerable adults
Professional references help the certifying body assess whether the applicant has demonstrated the character and skill needed to serve vulnerable adults responsibly.
Question 7: The CPG recertification period is typically how many years?
- 3 years (Correct answer)
- 1 year
- 5 years
- 2 years
Correct answer: 3 years
CPG certification must be renewed every three years, during which the required 40 continuing education hours must be completed.
CPG Qualifications and Requirements 3
Which of the following academic degrees would most directly satisfy the educational prerequisite for CPG certification?