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Course Description

Please note: This course fulfills the ethics requirements for licensure with the Pennsylvania State Board of Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists, and Professional Counselors.

This course is primarily designed for social workers across all areas of practice. By incorporating AI tools, social workers can enhance their service delivery to diverse populations while saving time. The skills taught in this course are crucial as they equip social workers with the knowledge to utilize AI responsibly and ethically. Understanding and applying AI in daily practice can lead to more informed decision-making, efficient management of caseloads and services, improved outcomes for clients, and enhanced efficiency for administrative tasks. For social work supervisors, the session provides guidance on how to use AI in supervision and how to adopt these technologies effectively and ethically. A significant component of the course includes a thorough review of the NASW Code of Ethics, particularly focusing on how these ethical standards apply to the use of AI in social work practice and supervision. This ensures that all technological interactions adhere to core social work values and principles, promoting respect for the inherent dignity and worth of persons, the importance of human relationships, and the quest for social justice through responsible and informed AI usage.

Target Level Audience: Beginner

ONCE YOU REGISTER AND CHECK OUT THE LINK TO COMPLETE THE COURSE WILL BE INCLUDED IN THE RECEIPT EMAILED TO YOU. 

Please note: You will have up to two years from the date of registration to complete this asynchronous course. After this period, your access will be removed.

Course Outline

4:01 min - Welcome!
7:28 min - Agenda and Instructor Introduction 
8:41 min - Social Work and AI
12:58 min - Historical Context and the Evolution of AI
33:31 min - Understanding Generative AI and Prompt Engineering
34:06 min - Applying GenAI in SW Practice 
36:16 min - Ethics and Responsible AI Use in SW
13:09 min - Developing AI Guidelines and Policies 
31:42 min - Conclusion and Additional Resources
 

Learner Outcomes

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:  

  • Identify and apply the NASW Code of Ethics in the context of using AI in social work practice and supervision, ensuring that their use of technology aligns with the core values and principles of social work
  • Understand the functionalities and potential of AI technologies, and promote their adoption into social work practice to improve the efficiency of social work services across micro, mezzo, and macro social work practice.
  • Utilize AI tools to enhance clinical supervision in social work, leveraging technology to deepen learning, enhance reflective practice, and improve supervision outcomes.

When participants return to the workplace, they will be able to:

  • Identify and explain three specific NASW Code of Ethics that are impacted by the use of AI technology in social work practice
  • Implement at least one AI tool learned during the course into their daily social work practice
  • Craft and utilize at least 1 AI prompt to enhance their social work practice

Notes

Instructor Biography: Dr. Marina Badillo-Diaz is an accomplished social worker and educator with a focus on school social work, mental health, and the integration of artificial intelligence into social work practice. As a consultant at MABD Consulting, she trains educators and social workers to utilize innovative technologies and methodologies. Dr. Badillo-Diaz advocates for ethical AI use, managing the blog "The AI Social Worker" to integrate AI tools into social work. She teaches courses on school social work, decolonization of social work practices, and ethics at New York University, Columbia University, the University of Kentucky, and Hunter College. Dr. Badillo-Diaz earned her MSW from Columbia University and her DSW from New York University and is an LCSW in New York State.
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Section Title
Asynchronous: Adopting AI with Integrity: Ethical and Responsible Use for Social Work
Type
Online, self paced
Dates
Apr 21, 2025 to Apr 21, 2050
Delivery Options
Online  
Course Fee(s)
Current Temple Practicum/Task Instructors $0.00
SSWCE - Regular Rate (2.5 credit course) $54.00
SSWCE - Temple Alumni Rate (2.5 credit course) $37.00
SSWCE - Temple MSW Student Rate (non-trauma course $10.00
SSWCE - Temple Staff Rate (2.5 credit course) $27.00
CEUs
2.5 CEUs

Section Notes

PLEASE NOTE: ONCE YOU REGISTER AND CHECK OUT THE LINK TO COMPLETE THE COURSE WILL BE INCLUDED IN THE RECEIPT EMAILED TO YOU. 

Current Temple Practicum/Task Instructors (100% Free)

Please note: This option is available only to current Temple MSW or BSW practicum or task instructors. The Temple School of Social Work Continuing Education program provides six (6) free credits per academic year to each eligible instructor, and this allotment is renewed annually. By selecting this option, you are confirming and attesting that you are either a current MSW or BSW practicum or task instructor for a Temple student, or within six months of completing your practicum supervision, in accordance with Temple’s policy allowing six months after service to use the free credits. You must register using your Temple email address to verify your status. Please be aware that falsely selecting this option may limit your ability to enroll in future courses through the Temple School of Social Work Continuing Education program.