Discover a rewarding profession as a Certified Professional Guardian (CPG) through this 90-hour certificate program. Develop the skills necessary to be an effective guardian of developmentally disabled adults, elderly individuals with diminished capacity, adults with acquired disabilities due to trauma/stroke, and other adults who have been declared "incapacitated" by Washington state courts.
This program is offered in an online + classroom format, a blend of in-person lecture and online learning.
What the Program Covers
- Fiduciary responsibilities of the guardian
- Navigation of the social and health services system on behalf of your clients
- Legal and regulatory frameworks governing guardianship
- Guardianship ethics, constructive problem solving, and business operations
Benefits
You will gain practical knowledge and training in the responsibilities and limitations of guardians for both the incapacitated person and his or her estate. Successful completion of this program meets the initial educational requirement of the Washington State Supreme Court CPG Board as one of the prerequisites to become a CPG.
Who Should Apply
Level: Some experience
- Individuals in Washington state who intend to apply to the Washington State Supreme Court CPG Board to become a CPG
- Office of Public Guardianship (OPG) Consultants who need to complete the program
- Non-professional guardians who are court-appointed as guardians of the person and/or estate of an incapacitated family member or other loved one, but who do not seek to become a CPG
- Family members and friends of persons with diminishing capacity, seeking further knowledge
- Professionals from related fields
If you have questions about your eligibility for this program, give us a call at 888-469-6499.
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