Registration

40-Hour Professional Guardian Course

Course meets the requirements for becoming a Professional Guardian in the State of Florida and provides the state authorized instruction and training as required under Florida Statute s. 744.2003. This class is a pre-requisite for taking the state examination.

This is a Live interactive class through the convenience of Zoom.

Course runs for 5 consecutive Saturdays from 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM. No absences are allowed. Students must pass the in-course exam with a 70 or higher. Course instructors are former Magistrate Lewis Kimler, attorneys David Mangiero and Alex Cuello, and Professional Guardians Barbara Reiser and Carlos McDonald.

Cost for Course: $450.00 [Registration fee refundable only if cancelled in writing 7-days before start date.]

Additional cost for the newly state approved full-color Course Manual – 2025 Edition and shipping:  $80.00

Available as soon as course manual is completed.

The Zoom registration details for the Zoom link needed will be sent a week before the class start date. Please make sure you input your correct information when registering including your mailing address. The name you register with will also be used for the certificate of completion upon passage of the course.

New Course commences Saturday, October 4, through five consecutive Saturdays concluding November 1.

REGISTRATION OPENS MONDAY, AUGUST 18, CLOSES BY SEPTEMBER 5 or when full. Seating limited. CLOSED, CLASS FULL.

Please ensure you have reviewed the Department of Elder Affairs (DOEA/OPPG) and the FL State Guardianship Association (FSGA) websites prior to registering to make sure becoming a Professional Guardian is right for you.

website: https://elderaffairs.org/programs-services/office-of-public-professional-guardians-oppg/

There are no available upcoming courses to register for. To be placed on a wait list and receive information on the next course please Contact Us, or can check back at a later date. Thank you!