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Professional And Ethical Behaviors For Social Work Practice

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Social workers are held to an advanced level of professionalism through a code of ethics and practice standards. Students learn how to adhere to these ethical and legal aspects in their work, maintain proper self-care, and be supportive of their discipline's role and responsibilities, which relies on respecting client self-determination, human rights, multiculturalism, and ethnic diversity.

This undergraduate-level course is 5 weeks To enroll, speak with an Enrollment Representative.

Course details:

Credits: 3
Continuing education units: XX
Professional development units: XX
Duration: 5 weeks

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    Introduction to Personal Ethics and the Counselor as a Person and a Professional

    • Describe the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Code of Ethics.
    • Describe ethical decision-making for social work practice.
    • Determine the role of the social worker in an ethical, helping relationship.
    • Describe the implementation of evidence-based interventions.

    Multicultural Perspectives and Diversity Issues

    • Describe the cultural values, beliefs, and assumptions of helping professionals and their clients.
    • Identify the limitations of cultural tunnel vision, stereotypes, and racism.
    • Explain the importance of cultural diversity for social work practitioners.

    Client Rights, Counselor Responsibilities, and Legal Considerations

    • Identify ethical issues related to informed consent, case note documentation, recordkeeping, and online therapy.
    • Describe the concept of malpractice, liability, and risk management.
    • Explain ethical considerations for special groups.

    Professional Competence, Training, and Ethical Supervision

    • Determine professional competence and training for ethical social work practice.
    • Identify issues in social work practice theory.

    Ethical Issues in Couples, Family Therapy, Group Work, Community, and Social Justice Perspectives

    • Describe ethical social work practice for couples and family therapy.
    • Describe ethical social work practice for groups.
    • Explain the ethics of social policies for social work practice for marginalized groups.
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