Total Hours: 4

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Objectives:

1. Describe the responsibilities social workers have to their clients.

2. Describe the parameters of informed consent.

3. Identify and describe mandatory reporting laws in social work.

4. Identify the ethical and legal principals of confidentiality.

5. Describe confidentiality laws and the impact of those laws on the therapeutic relationship.

6. Describe how HIPAA provides standards for protecting the records and privacy of individuals. 

Course Level: Intermediate

Course Description: This 4-hour continuing education course provides an in-depth exploration of ethical principles and standards in social work practice. Designed for social workers across various settings, the course emphasizes the application of the NASW Code of Ethics to real-world scenarios. Participants will develop a deeper understanding of critical ethical concepts, including informed consent, confidentiality, boundaries, dual relationships, and managing ethical dilemmas.