Includes… 1) learning goals 2) course objectives 3) overall relevance. You will be able to keep all the course links and resources as you progress through. After certain lessons there will be a required quiz to earn the CEU credits. In this introductory module there is a required quiz after lesson #2
Using social media as a component of social work practice can present opportunities but also comes with some risks. This course will provide a framework on how social work can be better prepared for the ethical challenges facing social workers utilizing social media.
One will see how a social media policy is necessary for social workers developing a social media presence and it can reduce ethical challenges. This course will teach you to weigh the benefits with the potential ethical risks. This course is intended to help you maximize the benefits of social media without placing yourself in ethical risk. It will also provide you with tools and resources to help build you build your presence.
You may preview the course goals and rationale below. If at anytime you have a question prior to enrollment please feel free to contact the course designer below Sean Erreger, LCSW . There is also a $25.00 non-ceu version of the course at his website.
Modules
Introduction To Social Media Ethics Course
Updated Standards of Practice and Other Considerations
This module will outline sections related to social media in the NASW Technology Standards of Practice and NASW Ethical Standards. This will also include other considerations prior to a social media launch and as you build your presence. There will be a required quiz about this module after lesson #3
Lessons
Building a Social Media Policy
This module will outline common elements within a social media policy while highlighting unique issues of building a clinical, administrative, and educational social media policy. There is a required quiz after every lesson in this module.
Lessons
Conclusion, References, and Course Evaluation
This modules contains a brief conclusion, references to course materials, and a required course evaluation.