Course overview

Who should attend

This course is for professionals in fields such as counselling, social work, and care work. It is suitable for both new practitioners to the field and experienced professionals seeking to refresh their skills in professional boundaries.

Course structure

The course is designed for a self-paced learning experience, allowing you to complete it on your own schedule.

Course Details

• The course takes approximately 15 hours to complete.
• Throughout the course, you’ll participate in learning activities that will help you apply the course content to your own context.
• This integrated and practical approach to learning will enable you to go back to your workplace with new and innovative learnings that can be implemented straight away.
• You will have access to the course content for 12 months from the date you commence the first module.
• After completing this course, you’ll receive the following course completion awards: a certificate of completion for your records and a digital micro-credential badge.
• The digital micro-credential badge can be displayed on your LinkedIn profile, resume, CV or email signature, to share your accomplishment with colleagues and professional networks.

Preview the course

Ready to advance your skills in therapeutic and care work? This free, 10-15 minute online micro-course offers a preview of our comprehensive Professional Boundaries in Therapeutic and Care Work: Self-Paced Course. It's designed to introduce you to the core principles of professional boundaries, helping you understand their importance in protecting both yourself and your clients from harm while maintaining a safe working environment.

What you'll learn:

• What professional boundaries encompass
• Why boundaries matter
• The core principles of boundaries

Upon completion, you'll receive a certificate of completion and a digital micro-credential badge to share with your professional network on platforms like LinkedIn, your resume, or your email signature.

This course is perfect for workers in community and social services who are considering our full self-paced course and want a firsthand look at the content. It's also ideal for any professional seeking to enhance their foundational understanding of professional boundaries in a therapeutic or care setting.

The micro-course is available anytime and is free of charge. Simply register and follow the prompts. An account will be automatically created for you in our Learning Management System (Moodle), which serves as your online learning hub.

Enrolment and course access

When you register, you will be directed to a payment gateway to finalise your enrolment. After payment, a new account will be created for you in our Learning Management System (LMS), Moodle. Your Moodle account is your online learning hub where you can access this course and other professional development programs.

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