Healthcare Ethics & Professional Boundaries

Boundary issues and ethical lapses are among the most common causes of DSP misconduct reports and terminations. The NADSP Code of Ethics is the national standard for DSP professional identity. This course walks you through real scenarios — gift-giving, social media, personal relationships — and teaches you how to recognize gray-zone situations before they become career-ending mistakes. **What you will learn:** • Apply the NADSP Code of Ethics to daily practice scenarios • Define professional boundaries and why they protect both DSPs and individuals • Identify the boundary continuum and recognize gray-zone situations • Navigate gift-giving, social media, and personal relationship dilemmas • Report ethical concerns through proper channels