Course Number:
CSS*2050 (Community Social Services Program)
Course Name:
Ethical and Professional Issues in Human Services
Other Course Description or Assignment Information:
The Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice of the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Services Workers are examined in detail in this course, along with case study material emphasizing implications for practice, including a framework for analysing and resolving a range of ethical and legal issues. Some issues include: professional and personal boundaries, self-determination and personal autonomy of clients versus paternalistic beneficence, and the use of coercion or undue influence, dual relationships, confidentiality and privacy issues, determinations of competence, requirements concerning the maintenance of professional expertise, including cultural competence, self-awareness and self-care.
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- Classes held on University of Guelph-Humber campus (Toronto).
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