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 earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from West Virginia University and a Master’s in Social Work from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Clinical Social Work Supervisor in North Carolina. Kathryn has served on the NASW-NC Chapter Board of Directors and held leadership roles with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention-NC Chapter, including board member and president. As board president and co-chair of the Charlotte Out of the Darkness Walk, she led the chapter to national recognition. She is the founder of Forsythia Counseling, PLLC, in Charlotte, NC, and serves as a Behavioral Health Subject Matter Expert at Relias. With a background in psychotherapy, education, and advocacy in integrated care and community mental health, Kathryn has trained healthcare professionals in Motivational Interviewing, Mental Health First Aid, QPR Suicide Prevention, and other crisis interventions. Her work reflects a strong commitment to behavioral health and the professional development of those in the field.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Social Workers; in the following settings: Hospitals: Acute.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.