Professional Boundaries for Providers, NY

This learning activity will explore the complications that boundaries can cause dilemmas in decisions made by healthcare professionals. This course was developed for social workers and those who work in the Mental Health field. After completing this learning activity, the participant should be able to: Define professional boundaries. Differentiate between appropriate boundaries, boundary crossing, and boundary violations. Identify potential dilemmas regarding professional boundaries in healthcare. Recognize principles of ethical standards and decision-making models related to professional boundaries in healthcare. Examine legal standards and compliance related to professional boundaries in healthcare. Explore the importance of self-awareness and self-care strategies to maintain appropriate professional boundaries. 3 AMA PRA Category I Credit(s)™ The Board of Regents approved regulations on October 4, 2022 that requires psychologists, social workers and mental health practitioners lic