Exploring Professional Competence and Ethical Boundaries

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This paper will address different areas that can be associated with our professional competence. We will explore some of the best practices in defining and measuring competence, while exploring multicultural competencies, spiritual and religious competencies and boundary issues. Implementing a competency-based approach to education and training will allow current and future professionals to understand the borders of their competence. Ethical boundaries are necessary and can be deemed critically important for building healthy relationships with clients. Boundaries are meant to be beneficial in the professional relationship. Setting boundaries play a key role in achieving successful outcomes. As a psychologist, staying competent is required to demonstrate and understand the appropriate and effective manner that is consistent with the expectations as an educated professional within your field. Competence connotes motivation and action to achieve a level of qualifications or capabilities within a chosen …show more content…

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