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Maintaining clear professional and personal boundaries is essential for safe, respectful and person-centred care. Appropriate boundaries help protect the wellbeing and dignity of people receiving care while supporting professionals to maintain appropriate relationships, responsibilities and standards of conduct.
This CPD-accredited Professional and Personal Boundaries in Care Settings course is designed for care workers, healthcare assistants, support workers, senior carers, nurses and other professionals working in health and social care. Learners will develop an understanding of professional standards, appropriate boundaries, recognising poor practice, codes of conduct, professional accountability and ways to strengthen boundaries in everyday care settings.
CPD Accredited
Certificate Included
Learn at Your Own Pace
1 hour
Quizzes covered in each module
Professional boundaries in care
Safe and respectful practice
*For individual learners. Need to train multiple staff? See Organisation pricing
Why This Course Matters
Build confidence in maintaining appropriate professional boundaries.
Support safe, respectful and professional relationships in care settings.
Improve awareness of professional standards and expected conduct.
Recognise poor practice and understand the importance of raising concerns appropriately.
Strengthen professional accountability and consistent standards of care.
Did You Know?
Clear professional boundaries help create safe and respectful care relationships while protecting both care professionals and the people they support.
Why Learn With Carelearner
CPD Accredited Certificate
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Instant Digital Certificate on Completion
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Earn Your CPD Certificate
Complete the course and pass the final assessment to receive a CPD-accredited certificate ready to download, print and keep on file for inspection.
What's Inside the Course?
Here are the modules you will cover in this course:
Professional and Personal Boundaries in Care Settings
Introduces the importance of maintaining appropriate professional and personal boundaries and explores how clear boundaries support safe and respectful care.
Professional Standards in Health and Social Care
Explores the standards of conduct and professional behaviour expected when working in health and social care environments.
Understanding Professional Boundaries
Covers different aspects of professional boundaries and explores how appropriate relationships can support dignity, trust and safe care.
Recognising Poor Practice
Explores how poor practice and inappropriate professional behaviour may affect individuals receiving care and the importance of raising concerns appropriately.
Codes of Conduct and Professional Accountability
Covers relevant codes of conduct and explores professional accountability, responsibilities and maintaining appropriate standards of practice.
Strengthening Professional Boundaries
Brings together key principles and explores practical approaches for maintaining clear, consistent and appropriate professional boundaries in everyday care.
Who Is This Course For?
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Care Workers
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Healthcare Assistants (HCAs)
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Support Workers
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Senior Carers
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Nurses
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Residential & Nursing Home Staff
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Domiciliary Care Staff
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Supported Living Staff
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Agency Care Professionals
Meet the Expert Behind Your Course
Manu Thomas is an Advanced Clinical Practitioner, Former CQC Specialist Advisor and NHS Clinical Entrepreneur Programme Fellow. As the Founder of Pentafold Ltd and CareLearner, and a member of a NICE professional committee, he brings extensive clinical, regulatory, and healthcare innovation expertise to the development of this course.
Learning Outcomes
After completing this course, you will be able to:
Receive a CPD-accredited certificate upon successful completion
Strengthen your professional portfolio with accredited training.
Safely assess manual handling operations before providing support.
Choose appropriate techniques and equipment for different situations.
Recognise poor practice and understand the importance of professional accountability.
Apply appropriate approaches to maintaining clear and effective professional boundaries.
FAQ
What is the Professional and Personal Boundaries in Care Settings course about?
This course provides learners with an understanding of professional and personal boundaries in health and social care. It covers professional standards, appropriate boundaries, poor practice, codes of conduct and professional accountability.
Who should take this course?
This course is suitable for care workers, healthcare assistants, support workers, senior carers, nurses and other health and social care professionals who work directly with people receiving care and support.
What will I learn from this course?
You will learn about professional standards, professional boundaries, recognising poor practice, codes of conduct, professional accountability and maintaining appropriate boundaries in care settings.
Is this course suitable for beginners?
Yes. The course is suitable for learners who are new to the subject as well as those who want to refresh and strengthen their existing knowledge of professional boundaries.
Can I complete this course online?
Yes. The course is delivered online, allowing you to complete the training at your own pace and from a location that suits you.
Can I complete this course on my phone?
Yes. The course is fully responsive and can be completed on desktop, tablet or mobile devices. Learn at your own pace, wherever and whenever it suits you.
How long does it take to complete the course?
The course is designed for flexible, self-paced learning. The time required will depend on your individual learning speed and how you choose to work through the course materials.
Will I receive a certificate after completing the course?
Yes. Upon successful completion, you will receive a CPD-accredited certificate that can be used as evidence of your continuing professional development.
Is this course CPD accredited?
Yes. This Professional and Personal Boundaries in Care Settings course is CPD accredited, demonstrating that it meets recognised standards for Continuing Professional Development.
Can I study at my own pace?
Yes. The course is designed for flexible, self-paced learning, allowing you to work through the training at a time and pace that suits your schedule.