Social Work in Health Care Settings

Catalog description

Conceptual, ethical, and practice framework for social work practice in health care. Overview of the United States health care system, including policy and financing implications. Competency development for social work in various health care practice settings, with a focus on interdisciplinary teamwork, crisis intervention, evidence-based practice, and the biopsychosocial/spiritual impact of illness and medical trauma on patients and their support systems. Common ethical dilemmas and legal processes unique to social work practice in health care. Concerns related to social and economic justice, health care access, and disparities in care. This course is part of a service-based pricing program. Special tuition will apply for students enrolling in this course.