Ethics in Social Work: From Principles to Practice

This 2 hours workshop will count towards your continuing professional development (CPD) and continuing education (CE) requirements to renewal for Registered Social Workers.

Participants will be able to receive their 2 hours of professional development immediately upon completion in the form of a certificate. Participants will have a total of 52 weeks to complete the workshop after purchase.

Some workshop topics reviewed are:
– What Are Ethics in Social Work?
– Common Values & Principles in Helping Professions
– Building Ethical Awareness & Competence
– Model Ethical Competence Framework
– The Ethical Decision-Making Process
– Confidentiality & Ethical Exceptions
– Ethics and Cultural Competence
– Integrating Ethics into Everyday Decisions

Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this workshop, participants should be able to:
1. Define key ethical principles and values that guide social work and other helping professions.
2. Describe the components of ethical competence and apply a structured framework to assess ethical awareness in practice.
3. Demonstrate the ability to use an ethical decision-making process when navigating complex or uncertain situations, including confidentiality and cultural considerations.
4. Integrate ethical thinking into everyday professional decisions by balancing personal values, professional standards, and client needs.

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