Ethics: NASW Code of Ethics – A Review
https://www.socialworkers.org/About/Ethics/Code-of-Ethics/Highlighted-Revisions-to-the-Code-of-Ethics
Course Description:
This course is a review of the NASW, the National Association of Social Workers, Code of Ethics which was recently updated on August 4, 2017. At this time, the Delegate Assembly of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) approved the most substantive revision to the NASW Code of Ethics since 1996. The new version of the NASW Code of Ethics went into effect January 1, 2018. The lastes version, which is used for the course content here went into effect on June 1, 2021.
Amendments have been added in 2021. According to the NASW, “In 2020, the social work profession was faced with new and unique challenges as frontline responders to both the global COVID-19 pandemic and the racial and social justice crisis, all demanding drastic systemic changes.NASW has risen to the occasion by taking action in real-time to address the needs of the profession through social media forums, the development of resources to guide the profession, social and political advocacy efforts, and now amendments to the NASW Code of Ethics. One of the many ways the Association has seized the moment has been by listening to the voices of social work advocates who raised concerns about key elements of ethical social work practice that needed to be included in the NASW Code of Ethics.” In this update “two significant amendments were made to the NASW Code of Ethics in 2020 and 2021: the inclusion of self-care language to the Purpose and EthicalPrinciples sections of the Code and the reinstatement of the term Cultural Competence as it relates to social workers’ ethical responsibilities described in standard 1.05 in the NASW Code of Ethics.
Remember why you became a social worker in the first place. Read the NASW code of ethics for a review of the foundations of our field. This course will remind you of the core principles that guide all social work practice, regardless of setting and client population. It is targeted for beginner, intermediate and advanced social workers. It is also appropriate for other mental health professionals who are interested in another perspective on ethics.
While designed for social workers, this course may also be beneficial to psychologists, mental health counselors and marriage and family therapists who work in multidisciplinary teams. Most states that require continuing education courses for licensed professionals require ethics courses. This course is appropriate for beginning, intermediate and advanced level practitioners who wish to learn about the changes in the NASW ethical code.
The course may meet the 2 hour mandatory license renewal requirements for many licensed professions. Virginia Social Workers – This course meets the 2 hour ethics course requirement for license renewal.
Authors: The National Association of Social Workers has offices in all 50 states and its headquarters is in Washington, D.C. Visit them on the web at www.socialworkers.org
Learning Objectives: This course will provide a professional with a review of common ethical problems faced by mental health professionals as well as ways to avoid them. Specifically, a professional will able to:
- Identify core values on which social work’s mission is based.
- Summarize broad ethical principles that reflect the profession’s core values.
- Identify relevant considerations when professional obligations conflict or ethical uncertainties arise.
Citation: National Association of Social Workers (2021). Code of Ethics of the National Association of Social Workers – the code can be downloaded for free from the NASW website at https://www.socialworkers.org/About/Ethics/Code-of-Ethics/Highlighted-Revisions-to-the-Code-of-Ethics
This course content is based on a publication that has been peer-reviewed, the scientific standard for evaluating academic work. All studies and scientifically derived evidence have limitations that should be considered. If you have any questions about the accuracy or limitations of the content, please contact us at
support@ce-classes.com and we will get back to you.
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- California Board of Behavioral Sciences. The California Board of Behavioral Sciences, BBS, recognizes relevant course work/training that has been approved by nationally recognized certifying bodies, such as APA, to satisfy renewal requirements.
- California Association of DUI Treatment Programs (CADTP) Provider Number 231
- California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals (CCAPP) Provider Number OS-12-174-0627 Expires 6-2027
- Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling Provider #852 BAP-Expires 3/31/2027
- Illinois – CE-Classes.com is a registered social work CE sponsor by the State of Illinois. License 159.001607 Expires 11/30/2027
- Massachusetts Authorization Number: 147%2Fethics-nasw-code-of-ethics-a-review
- New York Social Work Board – Ce-Classes.com is recognized by the New York State Education
Department’s State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of
continuing education for licensed social workers #SW-0120.
- Ohio Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board – Approval from a state licensing board for counselors, social workers, marriage and family therapists is accepted by the OH CSWMFTB.
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- South Carolina – CE-Classes.com is approved by the S.C. Board of Examiners for Licensure of Professional Counselors, Marriage & Family Therapist, Addiction Counselors, and Psycho-Educational Specialists (#4696).
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- Texas Board of Professional Counselors – CE-Classes.com meets the requirements for acceptable continuing education. Effective 1/1/24, at least half of the 30 hours must be obtained from a provider listed in 801.261(f). This course meets that requirement.
- Texas Board of Social Work Examiners – CE-Classes.com meets the requirements for acceptable continuing education. Effective 1/1/24, at least half of the 30 hours must be obtained from a provider listed in 801.261(f). This course meets that requirement.
- This course is NOT available for NBCC credit.
