Course Code: REL-ALL-0-ETSWS
Hours: 2
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2027
Learning Objectives:
Apply the principles and standards of the National Association of Social Worker’s Code of Ethics.
Identify the steps for resolving ethical dilemmas in social work.
Choose interventions for upholding ethical practices related to common ethical challenges in social work, such as maintaining boundaries, using social media, and implementing self-care.
Outline:
Section 1: The Code of Ethics
Ana
Overview of Ethical Practice
The Code of Ethics
Key Takeaways
Section 2: Ethical Dilemmas
Overview of Ethical Dilemmas
Help Solve an Ethical Dilemma for Stacy
Key Takeaways
Section 3: Ethical Considerations
Cultural Competence
Ethical Relationships in Social Work
A Case Study - Tim
Conflicts of Interest (COIs)
Informed Consent
A Case Study – Couples Therapy
A Case Study - Teena
Ethical Use of Technology
Self-Care and Burnout
A Case Study - Mark
Key Takeaways
Section 4: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributors
Resource
References
Writer: Sarah Hunter, RN, SCRN, CNRN, CMSRN
Ms. Hunter is a SME writer at Relias. Her area of expertise is neuroscience nursing, medical-surgical nursing, and thoracic surgery. Ms. Hunter has worked at the bedside for 9 years in acute care and intermediate care at a large community hospital in North Carolina. She also served as chair of the hospital's shared governance council for Nursing Quality Improvement. She has a Bachelor of Arts and an Associate Degree in Nursing. Ms. Hunter is a Stroke Certified RN, Certified Neuroscience RN and a Certified Medical-Surgical RN.
Subject Matter Expert: Kathryn Falbo-Woodson, MSW, LCSW
Kathryn Falbo-Woodson received a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Psychology from West Virginia University and a Master of Social Work (MSW) from The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in North Carolina and a Certified Clinical Social Work Supervisor. Kathryn served on the National Association of Social Work-NC Chapter Board of Directors and currently participates as a member. Kathryn served as a member and president of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention-NC Chapter Board of Directors. She owns her private practice, Forsythia Counseling, PLLC, in Charlotte, North Carolina, and is the Behavioral Health Subject Matter Expert for Relias. Before joining Relias, Kathryn worked as a psychotherapist in integrated care outpatient clinics and community-based mental healthcare settings. She has trained healthcare professionals, law enforcement, clergy, and lay people in Motivational Interviewing, Mental Health First Aid, QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) Suicide Prevention, and other crisis-related interventions.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Social Workers; in the following settings: Acute Care Facility.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.