Social Work Ethics and Boundaries
Based on the NASW Code of Ethics, this interactive course examines the values, ethical principles and ethical standards of the social work profession. Gain an in-depth and critical understanding of the ethical principles and practices within the helping professions.
Fulfill the state requirement for ethics and boundaries training. Examine boundaries in relationships and discuss the importance of ethics. Explore models used for ethical decision-making.
The focus of the course varies each time, including topics such as navigating change with AI, managed care and workforce shortages, in-home services, technology and social media, and clinical practices. To learn more about these topics click here for detailed descriptions.
Instructor
Jeanne Wagner, MSW, LCSW, ACSW
Jeanne Wagner joined the staff at the Helen Bader School of Social Welfare in May 2005 as the director of Social Work Field Education Programs. She received her MSW from Jane Addams College of Social Work, Chicago, IL, and her ... read more
Who Should Attend
Social workers, human services workers, social service professionals
Benefits and Learning Outcomes
Identify the range of ethical dilemmas and professional boundaries.
Discuss the danger in dual relationships (personal/professional) with clients and its impact on the patient and clinician during and after treatment
Identify appropriate use of social media and technology
Understand the ethical responsibility for duty to warn and suicidal threats
Explain the ethics of cultural competency in an ever-changing multi-cultural society.
Identify risks that may affect professional liability.
Identify what policies, procedures, and protocols are recommended to address ethics in a variety of contexts.
Explore how to use the NASW Code of Ethics, and an ethical decision-making process to problem-solve a variety of ethical dilemmas through group discussion.
Testimonials
"The presentation was a refreshing positive change of what I anticipated. Specifically, the stats and directions for additional reference resources to help navigate through the many problems related to the many complexities of practicing Social Work/etc." — Willie Allen, spring 2024 participant
"This was a really great presentation. I really appreciated how much Jeanne was able to present Ethics and Boundaries in a very current way, on topics we as social workers are experiencing now! I really enjoyed today. This is a required topic for my license, and I don’t think in 35 years, I have had such an interesting and updated training. Kudos to Jeanne for being so current!" — Diane Bezella, spring 2024 participant
Date: Fri, Jan 17, 2025
Delivery Method: Live Online
Time: 9am-1pm CT
Platform: Zoom
Instructor: Jeanne Wagner MSW, LCSW, ACSW
Fee: $159
CEUs: 0.4, CEHs: 4.0
Enrollment Limit: 50
Program Number: 1040-16308
Note: Please review our cancellation and withdrawal policy: FAQS
Topic: Ethics & Boundaries for in-Home Service
Registration Deadline: Jan 16, 2025
Date: Fri, Feb 21, 2025
Delivery Method: Live Online
Time: 9am-1pm CT
Platform: Zoom
Instructor: Jeanne Wagner MSW, LCSW, ACSW
Fee: $159
CEUs: 0.4, CEHs: 4.0
Enrollment Limit: 50
Program Number: 1040-16312
Note: Please review our cancellation and withdrawal policy: FAQS
Topic: Ethics and Boundaries in a World of technology
Registration Deadline: Feb 10, 2025
Date: Fri, Mar 14, 2025
Delivery Method: Live Online
Time: 9am-1pm CT
Platform: Zoom
Instructor: Jeanne Wagner MSW, LCSW, ACSW
Fee: $159
CEUs: 0.4, CEHs: 4.0
Enrollment Limit: 50
Program Number: 1040-16313
Note: Please review our cancellation and withdrawal policy: FAQS
Topic: Ethics and Boundaries with a Clinical Lense
Registration Deadline: Mar 3, 2025
Date: Fri, Oct 17, 2025
Delivery Method: Live Online
Time: 9am-1pm CT
Platform: Zoom
Instructor: Jeanne Wagner MSW, LCSW, ACSW
Fee: $159
CEUs: 0.4, CEHs: 4.0
Enrollment Limit: 50
Program Number: 1040-16323
Note: Please review our cancellation and withdrawal policy: FAQS
Topic: Ethics and Boundaries with a Clinical Lense
Registration Deadline: Oct 6, 2025
