Florida Regulations 58M-2.003: Professional Guardian Coursework and Competency Examination
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(1) The minimum hours of instruction and training are set out in Florida Statutes § 744.1085(3) The initial 40 hours of education and training must be approved by SPGO prior to an applicant taking a course. Information about the professional guardian coursework may be obtained from the Statewide Public Guardianship Office or online at http://elderaffairs.state.fl.us/english/public.html.
(2) Completion of the required professional guardian instruction and training course is a mandatory requirement in order for the registrant to be eligible to take the competency examination. The exam will be administered by the approved contractor. The contractor will set the examination fee, which cannot by law exceed $500.00. The examination may be waived in accordance with the criteria in Florida Statutes § 744.1085(8)
(3) The exam is comprised of two parts: 1) national guardianship ethics and practices, and 2) Florida law and procedure. Registrants must score a minimum of 75% on both parts.
(4) If the registrant fails to successfully complete either portion of the Professional Guardian Competency Examination in three (3) attempts, the registrant shall be required to re-take the instruction and training course prior to being eligible to sit for the competency examination again.
(5) Professional guardians must complete continuing education credits as outlined in Florida Statutes § 744.1085(3) The SPGO must approve the coursework for all continuing education classes prior to attendance. Proof of completion of the required continuing education hours shall be submitted with the annual renewal registration.
Rulemaking Authority 744.1083(6), 744.1085(6)(b) FS. Law Implemented 744.102(17), 744.1083, 744.1085, 744.3135 FS. History-New 12-12-05, Amended 3-17-08.
Terms Used In Florida Regulations 58M-2.003
- Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
(3) The exam is comprised of two parts: 1) national guardianship ethics and practices, and 2) Florida law and procedure. Registrants must score a minimum of 75% on both parts.
(4) If the registrant fails to successfully complete either portion of the Professional Guardian Competency Examination in three (3) attempts, the registrant shall be required to re-take the instruction and training course prior to being eligible to sit for the competency examination again.
(5) Professional guardians must complete continuing education credits as outlined in Florida Statutes § 744.1085(3) The SPGO must approve the coursework for all continuing education classes prior to attendance. Proof of completion of the required continuing education hours shall be submitted with the annual renewal registration.
Rulemaking Authority 744.1083(6), 744.1085(6)(b) FS. Law Implemented 744.102(17), 744.1083, 744.1085, 744.3135 FS. History-New 12-12-05, Amended 3-17-08.