Continuing Education: Ethics

Navigating the Essentails of Guardianship

Discover the key aspects of guardianship in this informative webinar led by Cathy F. Bowers, BCPA, CP, CSA, MSA, NCG. Topics include the initiation and appointment process, different types of guardianships, incapacity determination, removable rights, and advocacy best practices. Whether you're a professional, family member, or advocate, this session will equip you with essential knowledge to navigate guardianship within legal and ethical frameworks.
CE Credit Eligible: Apr 15, 2025 - Apr 15, 2027

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Navigating the Essentials of Guardianship is a must-watch webinar offering a clear and practical guide to the guardianship process. Learn when and how guardianship is initiated, the steps for appointment, and the critical responsibilities of a guardian. We’ll break down key factors in determining incapacity, explore different types of guardianships, and discuss alternatives. Plus, gain insights into best practices for advocates working with guardians.

Objectives:

  •  participants will be able to learn how a guardian is appointed.
  • participants will be able to identify types of guardianships.
  • participants will learn who can be appointed to an “examining committee”.
  • participants will learn what are guardianship alternatives and how to avoid one.

Whether you're a professional, family member, or advocate, this session will equip you with the knowledge to navigate guardianship ethically and effectively.

Non-Member Purchase

You will receive an email, after checking out, with a unique passcode to input above enabling this webinar.

Continuing Education webinars are open to NAHAC members and the general public looking to enhance their knowledge and receive continuing education credit.

As a NAHAC benefit, Full Members are charged only $10.00 for a CE webinar while the general public pays $40.00 per CE credit webinar. NAHAC full members, who just want to view the webinars, can go to the NAHAC website to view the webinars at any time – no charge.

To receive the discounted NAHAC membership rate for CE webinars, access and complete an application here: Membership Form.

Members Only Purchase

You will recieve an email, after checking out, with a unique passcode to input above enabling this webinar.

Continuing Education webinars are open to NAHAC members and the general public looking to enhance their knowledge and receive continuing education credit.

Cathy F. Bowers, BCPA, CP, CSA, MSA, NCG

President of National Patient Advocate, Plantation, FL, has over 30 years’ experience in health and human services.

A graduate of the University of Miami’s Alfus Patient Advocacy Certificate Program, Cathy is also a Nationally Certified Guardian, Certified Paralegal, Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Mediator, Certified Total Quality Facilitator, and holds a Certificate in Nonprofit Management. She is an Elder Mediation trainer and an appointed Eldercare Coordinator in the 17th Judicial Circuit.