Social Work Ethics and Boundaries for LSW and LSWAs (3 Credit Hours)
- 1 Section
- 4 Lessons
- 2 Quizzes
Social Work Ethics and Boundaries for LSW and LSWAs
This three-hour continuing education course provides associate and bachelor-level social workers with essential training on professional boundaries and state-specific ethical standards. Participants will review the core principles of the national ethics code and clearly define their legal scope of practice regarding case management. The curriculum ensures practitioners understand their independent legal mandates to maintain client safety and uphold compliance within the New Hampshire regulatory framework.
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