Fundamentals of Social Work Practice
This course is part of Introduction to Social Work.
This comprehensive course introduces learners to the fundamental aspects of social work practice and the profession's core mission of enhancing human well-being. Students explore various practice settings, including healthcare, child welfare, mental health, and global social work. The curriculum emphasizes the NASW Code of Ethics, covering essential values like social justice, human dignity, and professional integrity. Participants gain practical insights into social services, programs, and career opportunities, with special focus on both rural and urban contexts.
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What you'll learn
Understand diverse social work practice settings from healthcare to criminal justice
Master the application of social work ethics and core values
Gain comprehensive knowledge of healthcare systems and their complexities
Develop skills in addressing poverty and social justice issues
Learn to work effectively at micro, mezzo, and macro practice levels
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There are 6 modules in this course
The course provides a comprehensive overview of social work practice areas and their contexts. Students learn about various fields including poverty and child welfare, healthcare systems, mental health and substance abuse, military social work, aging and disability services, and global social work. The curriculum emphasizes understanding diverse human needs, social policies, and the application of ethical principles in different practice settings.
Poverty & Child Welfare
Module 1
Health Care Systems
Module 2
Mental Health & Substance Abuse
Module 3
Military Social Work Practice
Module 4
Aging & People with Disabilities
Module 5
Social Work in a Global World
Module 6
Fee Structure
Individual course purchase is not available - to enroll in this course with a certificate, you need to purchase the complete Professional Certificate Course. For enrollment and detailed fee structure, visit the following: Introduction to Social Work
Instructor
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A Distinguished Leader in Rural Social Work Education and Child Welfare
Retchenda George-Bettisworth serves as Clinical Professor and Statewide BSW Rural Cohort Coordinator at the University of Alaska Fairbanks Department of Social Work, where she has established herself as a leading expert in rural social work education and child welfare. After earning her DSW and MSW degrees, she has built an impressive 20-year career focused on child welfare, workforce retention, and social work education. As the Statewide Coordinator for UAF's innovative Social Work Cohort program, she oversees a unique educational model that combines brief on-campus intensives with distance learning to prepare social workers for practice in rural Alaska. Her leadership extends beyond traditional academic roles through her recent appointment as UAF's Chief Diversity Faculty Fellow, where she continues to champion inclusive education practices. Her research focuses on building resilience in child welfare workers and enhancing cultural competencies in social work education, particularly in Alaska's unique cultural context. Through her work with the Rural Cohort program, she has been instrumental in developing "grow-your-own" approaches to address Alaska's social work workforce needs, creating sustainable solutions for rural communities while maintaining high educational standards.
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