Course in An Introduction to Social Work Basics
Online USA
DURATION
1 up to 3 Hours
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
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STUDY FORMAT
Distance Learning
* Free Online Course
Key Summary
Introduction
Are you passionate about helping people and becoming a social worker? This free online course will take you through the basics of counselling in social work, ethics, values and laws. Then, following the guidelines and principles, you will learn about theories and approaches to social work practice. Finally, you will learn about casework, teamwork and how to help service users improve their lives.
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- Final Assessment
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Curriculum
In this world, grave problems exist, and no one is safe from reminders that everyone in society has challenges. But are we completely helpless? Fortunately, the answer is ‘no’. Social workers are ready and eager to help strangers lead better lives. In this foundational course, you will learn about intervention theories and models used in modern social work practice. Among others, you will get a taste of crisis intervention, motivational interviewing, narrative therapy and a solution-focused approach.
The material covers many types of counselling. Psychodynamic counselling, for instance, is where a professional tries to help service users make sense of their past troubles. You will learn how to use the person-centred counselling approach to help others achieve self-actualisation, which is about reaching your full potential. It is also crucial to understand how the law operates in social work. The law binds everyone in their duty of care and social workers is no exception to the rule. It is a vital component of the discipline itself. This course will unravel all the laws needed and used in social work. For instance, under the UK’s Equality Act 2010, you are protected against discrimination. Not only should social workers abide by legislation but they should also adhere to codes of conduct and professional standards when carrying out their work. We will examine the Professional Capabilities Framework (PCF), which guides all aspects of social work practice in the United Kingdom.
Finally, you will learn about the necessity of research in social work. Research is unquestionably essential because it provides answers to our inquiries and allows us to make informed decisions. Next, see how social work includes a variety of different career paths. For example, you may be a support worker, offering practical support to people to allow them to live independently, an activities coordinator, a rehabilitation worker or a complementary therapist, all of which you will study in this course. You will delve into theories supporting social work derived from other disciplines such as sociology and psychology. We will highlight the importance of teamwork in social work as cooperation ensures that workers reach the best outcome for everyone concerned. This course will equip you with valuable knowledge about the important and fulfilling field of social work.
Module 1
A Guide to Social Work
This module covers relationships in social work, intervention models, and counselling. First, the principles and guidelines of social work are unravelled, along with ethics, values and laws. Second, you will learn about approaches to social work practice. You will also cover the casework process and effective teamwork.
Module 2
Course assessment
Program Outcome
What You Will Learn In This Free Course
- Define what is meant by the term 'social work'.
- Explain relationships in social work.
- List the principles of social work.
- Summarize social work guidelines.
- Recall influential social theories.
- Discuss approaches to social work practice.
- Describe effective teamwork.
- Contrast ethics to values in social work.
- Outline the casework process in social work.
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Career Opportunities
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In a world that is unable to perceive the inherent ability of people with disabilities, Disability Support Workers play the roles of companion, coach, educator and relationship facilitator to help their clients find personal fulfilment.
Crisis Counsellor
During moments of intense difficulty when tough decisions must be made to overcome incredibly challenging experiences, people may feel trapped in a state of fear and hopelessness. Crisis Counsellors utilise psychological first aid to teach such vulnerable individuals how to cope with their current stressors and trauma.
Social Psychologist
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Social And Community Service Manager
A Social and Community Service Manager acts as the nerve centre of their office in developing and implementing programs for the greater good of society as a whole.