Course Description: This course provides a foundational understanding of social work principles, ethics, and practices. Participants will learn about the role of social workers, the values and ethics guiding the profession, and the basic skills needed for effective social work practice.
Course Outcomes:
- Understand the fundamental principles of social work.
- Identify the roles and responsibilities of social workers.
- Apply social work values and ethics in practice.
- Develop basic social work skills.
- Enhance professional practice through understanding core social work concepts.
Objectives:
- Identify key principles and values of social work.
- Understand the roles and responsibilities of social workers.
- Apply ethical principles in social work practice.
- Develop basic skills in communication, assessment, and intervention.
- Monitor and evaluate social work practices.
- Address common challenges in social work.
- Educate clients and communities about social work services.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive care.
- Ensure compliance with social work regulations and standards.
- Review case studies to apply social work fundamentals in real-world settings.
Units:
- Introduction to Social Work
- Principles and Values of Social Work
- Roles and Responsibilities of Social Workers
- Ethical Principles in Social Work Practice
- Communication Skills for Social Workers
- Assessment and Intervention Techniques
- Monitoring and Evaluating Social Work Practices
- Addressing Challenges in Social Work
- Client and Community Education on Social Work Services
- Case Studies and Practical Applications
