Ethics and Writing in Social Work: A look at Case Notes and Treatment Plans

Please use this link to register for this CEU through the Michigan State University School of Social Work:

This course will look at necessary writing skills for social workers to have in writing an effective case note and treatment plans. It will explore how the NASW Code of Ethics guides us in this area. Relevant sections of the Michigan Compiled Laws and Public Health Code will be shared.

Objectives:

As a result of this course, participants will be prepared to:

1. Participants will gain an increased understanding of the role of ethics in writing case notes and treatment plans utilizing the NASW Code of Ethics.
2. Participants will gain knowledge on relevant sections of the Public Health Code that guides us in writing effective case notes and treatment plans.
3. Participants will learn best practices for language to use in writing  ethical and effective case notes and treatment plans.
4. Participants will learn a model for writing effective case notes and treatment plans.

Format: Live Zoom (once registered you will find a link on the online event page)

CECHs: 3 Continuing Education Contact Hours. Meets Ethics Criteria.

Skill Level: Beginning and Intermediate

Refunds: You can refund yourself up to 7 days before event on Eventbrite.

Accommodations: Please email us directly with any special accommodations you may need at swkce@msu.edu

Contact Info: swkce@msu.edu

Instructor: Ellen Crane, JD, LMSW, ACSW, INHC

Ellen M. Craine is a social work ethics and business consultant. She teaches a variety of CEU related to legal and ethical issues relevant to social workers regardless of setting. Ellen provides supervision for LLMSW looking to obtain full licensure.