Course Code: REL-ACU-0-ESWP
Hours: 2
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2024
Learning Objectives:
Name at least three standards of the National Association of Social Workers’ Code of Ethics.
Identify one federal regulation that affects social workers and their clients related to confidentiality.
Indicate one area of practice where dual relationships may be difficult to avoid.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Ethical Practice Considerations
Background
Case Study No. 1: Margaret
Values and Ethical Dilemmas
Social Work Relationships and Ethical Inquiry
Case Study No. 2: Jason
Section 3: Ethical Principles and Standards of Practice
Ethical Standards of Practice for Social Workers
Ethical Standards of Social Work Practice by Domain (NASW, 2021)
Section 4: Ethical Issues Related to Multicultural and Self-Awareness
Ethical Issues in Multicultural Direct Social Work Practice
Case Study No. 3: Ana
Self-Awareness and Professional Development
Case Study No. 4: Mark
Section 5: Considerations for Ethical Practice
Ethical Considerations for Direct Social Work Practice
Informed Consent
Case Study No. 5
Confidentiality and Privileged Communication
Case Study No. 6
Disclosure During Legal Proceedings
Disclosure When Working with Minors
Self-Determination
Section 6: Ethical Issues Related to Electronic Communication
Social Media and Electronic Communications
Case Study No. 7
Section 7: Boundaries
Professional Boundaries
Dual Relationships or Personal Boundaries
Case Study No. 8
Divided Loyalties and Conflicts of Interest
Section 8: Clinical Vignette
Practice Scenario
Section 9: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributors
Resources
References
Instructor: Teresa Crowe, PhD, LICSW, LCSWC
Teresa Crowe, PhD, LICSW, LCSWC is a licensed clinical social worker in the District of Columbia and Maryland. She is a professor of social work at Gallaudet University and teaches practice, theory, and research in the MSW program. She coordinates a telemental health program for deaf children and adults through Arundel Lodge, Inc. located in Edgewater, MD. Her recent research focuses on deaf and hard of hearing populations, especially in the areas of behavioral health, intimate partner violence, telemental health, well-being, resilience, and help-seeking.
Writer: Sooa Devereaux, MSN, RN
Sooa Devereaux, MSN, RN, has a long history of professional development experience within the hospital setting. She has taught in pre-licensure nursing programs and has mentored many nurses, both new graduate and experienced, throughout her career as a nurse educator. Sooa is a Lead SME Writer at Relias and holds an MSN in Nursing Education.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Social Workers; in the following settings: Acute Care Facility.
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To earn continuing education credit for this course you must achieve a passing score of 80% on the post-test and complete the course evaluation.
Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.