BHS-023 — Boundaries, Ethics & Professional Conduct in BH Care

COURSE DESCRIPTION — BHS-023
Title: Boundaries, Ethics & Professional Conduct in BH Care
CEUs: 1.0 Hour | Audience: HHAs, CNAs, PCAs, DSPs

Overview:
Professional boundaries and ethical conduct are the foundation of safe, effective behavioral health care. This course equips home care workers with a clear understanding of professional limits, common boundary violations, ethical decision-making frameworks, and the professional conduct standards that protect clients, caregivers, and the care system.

Learning Objectives:
– Define professional boundaries and their purpose
– Identify boundary violations and dual relationships
– Apply ethical decision-making principles
– Understand professional conduct obligations
– Navigate ethical dilemmas in home care settings

Topics Covered:
Why boundaries exist, types of violations, slippery slope dynamics, dual relationships, ethical decision-making steps, professional conduct standards, and common BH home care ethical tensions.