We all have boundaries- they are the rules that govern how we form relationships and interact with other people and help us decide what we think represent acceptable and unacceptable behaviours. Personal boundaries can vary between individuals, and setting boundaries can be a difficult process. Professional boundaries are agreed upon by law, ethical regulations and local organisations. This module discusses both types of boundaries and makes recommendations as to how you can ensure you uphold professional standards, and how to protect boundaries within your personal life.

Although this module aims to provide you with standard principles and best practice guidelines in regard to maintaining and ensuring healthy boundaries within your personal and professional life, it is important to remember that local guidance should always be followed. It is your responsibility to locate and review local policies. If you're unsure where to find these, try asking a colleague, your line manager, or reviewing your local organisation's intranet.

Please take your time to complete this course. We anticipate this module will take you 40 minutes to complete. Once you have passed the accompanying assessment, you will receive a certificate of completion to be used to develop your portfolio alongside a record of your CPD credits.