SOWK6240 Social Work in Healthcare Settings

Course Description

In this course students will learn practice models, theories, and interventions applicable to healthcare settings. Practice knowledge will include understanding the subjective experience of chronic/acute illness, pain, disability, death and dying, grief and loss, particularly in rural and culturally diverse communities, and the inherent ethical issues and dilemmas posed for professional caregivers. Various settings will be explored including inpatient, outpatient, community clinics, home healthcare, and hospice. Students will learn methods of interdisciplinary collaboration with healthcare professionals in the context of social work ethics and values, both on the front lines and in administration. Course content will prepare students to advocate for ethical, equitable and effective policies in healthcare.

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