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HSRV 0017 - Social Work Ethics and Boundaries

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Course Description

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.

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

Instructors

  • Jeanne Wagner, MSW, LCSW, ACSW

Partners & Professional Credits

  • Continuing Education Hours 4.0 CEHs
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HSRV 0017 - 260313

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Mar 13, 2026
Live Online
Available
$159.00
Section Title
Social Work Ethics and Boundaries
Type
In-Person
Days
F
Time
9:00AM to 1:00PM
Dates
Mar 13, 2026
Schedule and Location
View Details
Contact Hours
4.0
Location
  • Online (Central Time)
Instruction Method Options
Live Online  
Course Fee(s)
Registration $159.00
CEUs
0.4 CEUs
Cancel Request Deadline
Feb 27, 2026
Transfer Request Deadline
Feb 11, 2026
Instructors
  • Jeanne Wagner, MSW, LCSW, ACSW

Section Note

Topic: Ethics and Boundaries with a Clinical Lens
Partners & Professional Credits
  • Continuing Education Hours

HSRV 0017 - 260522

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May 22, 2026
Live Online
Available
$199.00
Section Title
Social Work Ethics and Boundaries
Type
Live Online
Days
F
Time
9:00AM to 1:00PM
Dates
May 22, 2026
Schedule and Location
View Details
Contact Hours
4.0
Location
  • Online (Central Time)
Instruction Method Options
Live Online  
Course Fee(s)
Registration $199.00
CEUs
0.4 CEUs
Cancel Request Deadline
May 08, 2026
Transfer Request Deadline
Apr 22, 2026
Instructors
  • Jeanne Wagner, MSW, LCSW, ACSW

Section Note

Topic: Ethics and Boundaries in a World of Technology
Partners & Professional Credits
  • Continuing Education Hours
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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 BSW from Morehead State University, Morehead, KY.

She is a licensed clinical social worker and clinical professor with extensive clinical, management, administrative and educational experience. She has worked in a variety of social service settings prior to her appointment with UWM, which include child welfare, adoption (domestic and international), mental health, intellectual disabilities, geriatrics and private practice. She currently teaches courses in social work, develops and presents continuing education programs covering social work ethics and boundaries, leadership and supervision, case management, documentation, confidentiality, adoption competency, safety in the field, etc. She is a trainer for the Training for Adoption Competency (TAC) curriculum through the Center for Adoption Support and Education (CASE) and UWM’s co-director of TAC. She has served in the role of Ombuds for UWM since 2007 and has 10 years of experience in quality assurance. She serves on the Board for NASW-WI.

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The continuing education unit (CEU) is a nationally recognized means to document participation in organized non-credit continuing education. One CEU is defined as 10 contact hours of participation in organized continuing education under qualified instruction. The CEU provides a vehicle for employers, professional groups, and licensing agencies to account for participation in non-credit seminars, workshops, and courses.

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 BSW from Morehead State University, Morehead, KY.

She is a licensed clinical social worker and clinical professor with extensive clinical, management, administrative and educational experience. She has worked in a variety of social service settings prior to her appointment with UWM, which include child welfare, adoption (domestic and international), mental health, intellectual disabilities, geriatrics and private practice. She currently teaches courses in social work, develops and presents continuing education programs covering social work ethics and boundaries, leadership and supervision, case management, documentation, confidentiality, adoption competency, safety in the field, etc. She is a trainer for the Training for Adoption Competency (TAC) curriculum through the Center for Adoption Support and Education (CASE) and UWM’s co-director of TAC. She has served in the role of Ombuds for UWM since 2007 and has 10 years of experience in quality assurance. She serves on the Board for NASW-WI.

Continuing Education Hours

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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 BSW from Morehead State University, Morehead, KY.

She is a licensed clinical social worker and clinical professor with extensive clinical, management, administrative and educational experience. She has worked in a variety of social service settings prior to her appointment with UWM, which include child welfare, adoption (domestic and international), mental health, intellectual disabilities, geriatrics and private practice. She currently teaches courses in social work, develops and presents continuing education programs covering social work ethics and boundaries, leadership and supervision, case management, documentation, confidentiality, adoption competency, safety in the field, etc. She is a trainer for the Training for Adoption Competency (TAC) curriculum through the Center for Adoption Support and Education (CASE) and UWM’s co-director of TAC. She has served in the role of Ombuds for UWM since 2007 and has 10 years of experience in quality assurance. She serves on the Board for NASW-WI.

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