Ethical Considerations for Social Workers Working With Aging Populations
Ethical Considerations for Social Workers Working with Aging Populations
This course is designed for social workers and other professionals who engage with aging populations e.g., psychologist, therapists, health care workers etc. This course will emphasize ethical challenges and responsibilities that are imperative to this field. Participants will explore the core principles of social work ethics including respect for client autonomy, confidentiality, and the promotion of social justice through the lens of aging. The course will cover key ethical dilemmas that arise in the context of elder care, such as issues related to capacity, consent, elder abuse, and end-of-life decision-making. Special attention will be given to navigating the complexities of working with older adults who may experience diminished cognitive or physical functioning, and the ethical obligation to balance the client’s rights with the need for protective interventions. By examining case studies and ethical frameworks, social workers will develop the skills necessary to make informed, ethical decisions while respecting the dignity, values, and diversity of older adults. Upon completion, participants will be better equipped to uphold professional ethics and provide culturally competent and ethically sound services to the aging population.
Learning goals and objectives will include:
- Identify and Apply Social Work Ethical Principles
- Recognize Ethical Challenges in Working with Older Adults
- Balance Autonomy and Protection
- Navigate End-of-Life Issues
- Promote Culturally Competent and Inclusive Practices
- Enhance Ethical Decision-Making Skills
- Self-Care Practices
Upon completion of this course attendees will earn 2 Category I Contact Hours, including 2 Ethics Hours.
PLEASE NOTE:
Arrival time is 8:50am; Training is 9:00-11:00am ET
This is a live virtual training. A link will be sent to registrants by 1:00pm the day prior to the training.
Presenter
Dr. Vicki Johnson, PsyD, LCP, LCSW
Dr. Vicki is a native of Dallas, Texas. She has always enjoyed giving quick advice to help others. After marrying her college sweetheart and moving to Fort Benning, Georgia to start her husband’s army career, Dr. Vicki started volunteering with the Family Advocacy Program on post. She quickly received professional mentoring from other clinical social workers. This mentoring led her to pursue a graduate degree in social work. Dr. Vicki Johnson received a Master of Science in Social Work (MSSW) from the Kent School of Social Work at the University of Louisville in Louisville, Kentucky. She later received a Doctorate in Psychology, PsyD from the American School of Professional Psychology, Washington, DC Campus. She is a licensed clinical psychologist and a licensed clinical social worker. She has extensive experience working with PTSD and other anxiety disorders, combat stress related reactions, mood disorders, trauma, bereavement complications and intimate violent relationships. Dr. Vicki works extensively with couples and families in crisis.
In her own family, she has been through several deployments because of her husband’s commitment to serving our country. In response, to his service Dr. Vicki started writing an advice column “Ask Ms. Vicki” and “Dear Ms. Vicki” that appeared in several military newspapers, military.com and the Washington Times. She was named “The Military Dear Abby”. Dr. Vicki was featured as a guest expert for mental health on several media television and radio to include CNN, Good Morning America, NBC Nightly News, and CBS Morning Show. Her short term plan is to become a recurring guest expert featuring special segments on mental health and family wellness topics for cable news markets and morning shows.
Dr. Vicki is married to Col Nathaniel “Skip” Johnson Jr., USA (Ret). They have three sons: Tre, Christian and Micah.
Registration Fees - includes CE certificate (emailed after training)
NASW Member $40
Non-Member $52
LOCATION:
This will be a live virtual training. A link will be sent to registrants by 1:00pm the day prior to the training.
Registration deadline: May 7, 2025
PAYMENT & REFUND POLICY:
If you choose the "Bill Me" option during checkout, please mail payment within 7 days of registering in order to hold your seat. You will receive a confirmation email with your purchase information following checkout; this will serve as your invoice, no other invoices will be provided.
Checks should be made out to NASW Virginia and mailed to:
NASWVA
4860 Cox Road, Suite 200
Glen Allen, VA 23060
If a registrant cancels more than 10 days before the event, a refund will be issued by check or credit back to your credit card, minus a 10% administrative fee.
If cancelation occurs less than 10 days prior to the event, no refund will be issued but you may request a credit towards a future training to be used within 1 year of the cancelation date. Call the Chapter Office (804-204-1339) to cancel within 10 days of the training. A request for credit may be granted at the discretion of the Executive Director in case of a documented emergency.
DISABILITY ASSISTANCE/SPECIAL NEEDS
Individuals who require assistance under the ADA for participation in this training should contact NASWVA at least 30 days prior to the start of the training. Please call the Chapter office at 804.204.1339 to discuss your needs or any concerns with a member of the staff.
Children under the age of 18 are not permitted into any NASWVA sponsored trainings or events, without prior written consent by the chapter. For special situations and/or circumstances, please call or email the chapter office.
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