CPHSSWCE0040 - Bioethics for Social Workers

Course Description

Course Description:  This workshop is to allow its participants understand that social workers are appropriate for and qualified in ethics, but are often left out of bioethics discussions.  This should change!  After this training, social workers will have access to a toolbox of skills to use in ethical discussions and in ethical decision-making as well as understand the relationship between social work and bioethics.

Target Audience:  Beginning Level

Continuing Education Clock Hours:  3 Hours

Course Outline

Event Agenda: 

9:00-9:15 Welcome and Introductions

915-10:00 SW and bioethics, Overview of terms, Overview of theories

10:10-10:20 Consultation and Networking

10:20-11:00 Intro to Urban Bioethics, Conscience laws

11:00-11:10 Consultation and Networking

11:10-12:00 Examples for discussion, Questions/Comments/Concerns

12:00-12:15 Wrap-Up, Evaluations, and Certificates

Learner Outcomes

Learner Outcomes:

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

• describe cultural or practice competencies related to bioethics
• identify and use an ethical- or evidence-based model.

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

• apply new knowledge in ethical decision-making.

Notes

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• Pre-Approved Provider:  Temple University School of Social Work Continuing Education Program is a pre-approved provider of continuing education courses and programs for social workers and clinical social workers in Pennsylvania.
• Continuing Education Certificates:  At the conclusion of the course, paper certificates denoting continuing education clock hours will be provided to students who successfully complete the course.  To successfully complete the course, students must attend the entire course (from start to finish), actively participate in the course, and submit a course evaluation form.  Note:  Certificates are printed 72 hours in advance of the scheduled course.  The Continuing Education Office will mail paper certificates within 14 calendar days of the course to any students who register after the certificates are printed.  Tuition for the course covers the cost of the paper certificate.
• Accommodations:  To request special accommodations, please send an email to the Continuing Education program office (sswce@temple.edu) that includes a contact person, phone number, and specific accommodation requested.  Please provide at least 14 calendar day's notice before the scheduled course.
• Cancellations/Refunds:  Please notify the Continuing Education program office (sswce@temple.edu) as soon as possible if you need to cancel your registration.  Registrants who provide more than 7 days' notice of cancellation receive 100% tuition refund.  Registrants who provide more than 24 hours' but less than 7 days' notice of cancellation receive 50% tuition refund.  Registrants who provide less than 24 hours' notice of cancellation receive 0% tuition refund.
• Questions/Grievances:  For any questions or grievances, please send an email to the Continuing Education program office (sswce@temple.edu) that includes a contact person, phone number, and questions or description of grievances.