Professional Boundaries & Ethical Practice

Professional Boundaries & Ethical Practice

This course helps you master the essential skills for maintaining professional boundaries and ethical practice within the UK health and social care sector. You will learn to define and uphold clear professional distance, ensuring compassionate, person-centred support while navigating complex situations like self-disclosure, gifts, and digital interactions. Explore the 6Cs as your ethical foundation, applying them to decision-making to balance duty of care with individual choice. Develop the competence to recognise and report boundary crossings or violations, understanding UK legal and regulatory requirements. This ensures you provide safe, dignified care and confidently address ethical dilemmas, including whistleblowing.