The purpose of this course is to familiarize the learner with information about professional boundary issues. Professional boundaries provide a framework for professionals to establish safe and effective helping relationships. Boundaries promote trust and safeguard the client’s and family’s needs as the focus of concern. Many professional organizations provide ethical principles and standards that assist professionals in establishing and maintaining ethical conduct, However, situations may arise when a professional crosses or violates boundaries. These boundary transgressions occur along a continuum and may result in harm to the client or family. Case scenarios will be used to illustrate boundary transgressions and to recognize the appropriate role of the professional. Throughout the course, ethics and standards will be explained to guide the learner to an understanding of how to apply these kinds of tools to decision-making. Finally, the course will conclude with a brief discussion of organizational responsibilities for ethical practice.