NCG001 Exam Information and Outline
National Certified Guardians (NCG)
Syllabus Update Checked on: November 6, 2026
NCG001 Exam Syllabus & Study Guide
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- Exam Format
- Multiple-choice, two-hour proctored examination at approved U.S. test centres
- Guardianship Fundamentals
- Legal basis of guardianship and conservatorship
- Types of guardianship: full, limited, temporary, of person and estate
- Less restrictive alternatives: powers of attorney, supported decision-making
- National Guardianship Association Standards of Practice
- Substituted judgment and best interest standards
- Person-centered planning and the wards rights
- Care Management of the Person
- Medical decision-making, consent and end-of-life decisions
- Residential placement and least restrictive setting
- Fiduciary Responsibilities
- Managing the estate, accounting and court reporting
- Public benefits (Medicaid, Social Security representative payee)
- Ethics and Conflicts of Interest
- Elder Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation