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.
Who Should Attend
Social workers, human services workers, social service professionals
Instructor
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… read more