Professional Boundaries in Health & Social Care - Level 2 - Online Course - CPD Accredited

Professional Boundaries in Health & Social Care - Level 2 - Online Course - CPD Accredited.

Welcome to our online Professional Boundaries in Health and Care training course. This Professional Boundaries in Health and Care e-learning course was developed in line with the latest UK legislation and meet the requirements set out by the National Health Service (NHS), UK Core Skills Training Framework (CSTF), the Care Quality Commission (CQC), Skills for Care, Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and other professional and regulatory bodies.

Certificate duration: 2 years

Entry requirements: No entry restrictions

Recommended prerequisites: N/A

Assessment type: End of course assessment

Assessment pass mark – 80% needed to pass and gain a CPD certificate

Cost(s) of assessment and certification – All costs included in the course price

Awarding/Accrediting body – CPD Certification Service (CPDUK)

Professional Boundaries in Health & Social Care - Level 2 - Online Course - CPD Accredited.

Course aims

The aims and objectives of this online Professional Boundaries in Health and Care training course are to:

• To provide the learner with a clear understanding of the legislation regarding professional boundaries in health and social care, and
• To provide essential professional boundaries in health and social care training resources in an engaging and meaningful way.

Learning outcomes

On completion of this online Professional Boundaries in Health and Care training course, the learner will:

• Be able to define professional boundaries and your responsibilities in practice,
• Understand why professional boundaries are essential in health and social care,
• Be able to distinguish between clear and unclear boundaries,
• Understand the importance of professional codes of conduct, local policies and procedures,
• Be able to establish rules of contact and maintain a safe distance,
• Demonstrate professional behaviour and avoid dual relationships, and
• Be prepared to identify and deal with risk factors, including reporting breaches of professional boundaries.

Why is online professional boundaries training in health and care essential?

As with all professions, social workers are expected to uphold essential boundaries to protect themselves, their clients and the organisation they work for. These boundaries are meant to ensure that relationships between social workers and clients remain professional, even when working on very personal and challenging issues.

What are the boundaries in health and social care?

These are a few of the major boundaries that may have implications for your practice and behaviour.

1. Client focus – You are expected to place the needs of service users on your caseload at the centre of any decisions that you make about them and their lives.
2. Self-disclosure – Information about yourself and your personal life should not be disclosed to clients.
3. Dual relationships – You should not hold more than one type of relationship with a client, and for example, they cannot work for you, be a family member or receive extra private support from you, as well as be one of your clients.
4. Working within your competence – You must understand the limitations of your role and your capabilities, and when to refer to other professionals or to seek further support and advice for yourself and your clients.
5. Looking after self – It is your responsibility to ensure that you are in a fit state to do the job that you are required to do. This covers not only your behaviour outside work but also how you manage your stress and emotions within work and caused by your work.

What is covered in this course?

This Professional Boundaries in Health and Care e-learning course covers the following:

• Definition of professional boundaries and your responsibilities in practice,
• Why are professional boundaries important in health and social care?
• Be able to distinguish between clear and unclear boundaries,
• The importance of professional codes of conduct, local policies and procedures,
• Establishing rules of contact and maintaining a safe distance,
• Demonstrating professional behaviour and avoiding dual relationships, and
• Identifying and dealing with risk factors, including reporting breaches of professional boundaries.

Professional Boundaries in Health & Social Care - Level 2 - Online Course - CPD Accredited.

This online Professional Boundaries in Health and Care training course should be completed by those who work in health and social care services, including:

• NHS medical, nursing, AHP and care staff
• Locum doctors and nurses
• Locum allied health professionals (AHPs)
• Agency nurses
• Agency workers
• Healthcare Assistants
• Support workers
• Care assistants
• Nursery staff
• Teachers and teaching staff
• Community services.

Professional Boundaries in Health & Social Care - Level 2 - Online Course - CPD Accredited.

Learn anywhere, anytime on any device

You will need access to a desktop computer, laptop, tablet or smartphone device to complete these online courses. You can start, pause/stop and return to where you left off.

Our courses utilise responsive design features, making them available on any device of your choice.

Professional Boundaries in Health & Social Care - Level 2 - Online Course - CPD Accredited.

Our online courses and programmes range from introductory modules at Level 1 (awareness/beginner) to advanced and expert modules up to Level 6.

Our e-learning modules count towards CPD hours for professionals in various sectors as well as meeting mandatory and statutory requirements (where relevant).

Professional Boundaries in Health & Social Care - Level 2 - Online Course - CPD Accredited.