Professional Boundaries
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30 mins

Professional Boundaries

Personal boundaries can vary between individuals, and setting boundaries can be a difficult process. Professional boundaries are agreed upon by law, ethical regulations and local organisations.
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Professional Boundaries
12 Chapters
30 mins
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About The Course

Personal boundaries can vary between individuals, and setting boundaries can be a difficult process. Professional boundaries are agreed upon by law, ethical regulations and local organisations. This module discusses both types of boundaries and makes recommendations as to how learners can ensure that they uphold professional standards, and how to protect boundaries within their personal life.

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Learning Outcomes
  • Define the term 'boundaries' or 'boundary'
  • Discuss what is meant by professional boundaries in regard to working alongside colleagues
  • Explain why respecting colleague professional boundaries is important and how to respect the boundaries of your colleagues in practice
  • Discuss what is meant by professional boundaries in regard to residents/patients/service users, and describe how professional boundaries can be established and maintained
  • Appreciate the importance of professional boundaries in regard to residents/patients/service users
  • Define what is meant by the terms 'boundary crossing' and 'boundary violation' and explain your responsibilities if you break a boundary yourself, or witness someone else doing so
  • Discuss the relevance of professional boundaries to working with residents'/service users' families
  • Recall the definitions of the main types of personal boundaries, including: physical, emotional, intellectual, time, and material boundaries
  • Give examples of how personal boundaries may be reflected upon, and how individuals can work on where their personal boundaries lie to improve wellbeing
  • Know where to find further information and support regarding professional and personal boundaries
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Course Modules
Chapter 1 What are Professional Boundaries?
Chapter 2 The Importance of Professional Boundaries
Chapter 3 Professional Boundaries with Residents/Service Users
Chapter 4 Professional Boundaries with Colleagues
Chapter 5 Professional Boundaries with Families
Chapter 6 Professional Boundary Crossing and Violation
Chapter 7 Maintaining Professional Boundaries
Chapter 8 What are Personal Boundaries?
Chapter 9 The Importance of Personal Boundaries
Chapter 10 Where to Find Further Support
Chapter 11 Summary
Chapter 12 References
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