Chiropractic Ethics and Boundaries (2 CE Ethics/Boundaries)

Instructor: Dr. Robert Alpert, DC

This comprehensive course explores the ethical foundations essential to the chiropractic profession, with particular focus on establishing and maintaining appropriate professional boundaries in the doctor-patient relationship. Participants will gain critical insights into distinguishing between boundary crossings and violations, while developing skills in ethical decision-making and risk management that align with regulatory requirements.

The course examines core concepts of professional integrity, including the chiropractor’s code of ethics and responsibilities to patients, the public, and the profession. Special attention is given to challenging scenarios that may arise in practice, such as boundary issues, potential misconduct, and patient abandonment, with practical guidelines for navigating these situations ethically.

Regulatory compliance and best practices form a central theme, with discussion of advisory guidelines, incident reporting procedures, and established standards for maintaining therapeutic relationships. Participants will understand their obligations within the regulatory framework that governs chiropractic practice.

Presented by Dr. Robert L. Alpert, the course provides practical tools for chiropractors to define their appropriate “lane” in healthcare while upholding the highest standards of professional conduct. The integration of personal values with professional ethical codes is examined to help practitioners maintain integrity in all aspects of their professional interactions.

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