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AI and Other Technology in Social Work Practice: Ethical Challenges and Opportunities (On Demand)

Total Credits: 1.5 including 1.5 Ethics Category II CEs

Categories:
500 Ethics |  OnDemand
Instructor:
Allan Edward Barsky, JD, MSW, PhD
Course Levels:
Intermediate
Duration:
1 Hour 31 Minutes
Format:
Audio and Video
Target Audience:
Social Workers, LCPCs, and Psychologists
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Description

This webinar is designed to help participants develop a better understanding of the ethical dimensions of using artificial intelligence (AI) in social work practice. Participants will have an opportunity to discuss case situations that raise issues in relation to AI and informed consent, confidentiality, accountability, bias, integrity, respect, safety, efficiency, effectiveness, dehumanization, and professional competence.  

 

This workshop is in accordance with and compliance with the NASW Standards with a focus on service, dignity and worth of the person, importance of human relationships, integrity, competence, and social workers’ ethical responsibilities to clients, to colleagues, in practice settings, as professionals, to the social work profession, to the broader society.   

Maryland: This workshop is in compliance with the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners’ COMAR 10.42.03.06.A(5). This is a Category II CE and meets the Ethics CE license renewal requirements for Maryland. 

District of Columbia: This workshop is in compliance with the District of Columbia Board of Social Work 17-70-7008.4 but DOES NOT meet the DC Ethics renewal requirement. 

Handouts

AI Webinar Barsky 2024-02-08 U Maryland SSW (7.85 MB) Available after Purchase

Instructor

Allan Edward Barsky, JD, MSW, PhD Related Seminars and Products

Allan Barsky, JD, MSW, PhD, is a professor at Florida Atlantic University, where he teaches ethics, conflict resolution, addictions, and generalist social work. He was awarded the FAU Scholar of the Year Award for his research and publications. His book credits include Essential Ethics for Social Work Practice, Conflict Resolution for the Helping Professions, Clinicians in Court, and Ethics & Values in Social Work. Dr. Barsky is a Past Chair of the NASW National Ethics Committee and received the NASW “Excellence in Ethics Award.” He has presented internationally in Israel, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Canada, Korea, Netherlands, Switzerland, Madrid, and Finland.  

 

Agenda & Learning Objectives

AGENDA:

The workshop agenda is as followed:

  • Introduction and Overview 
  • Uses of AI in Social Work Practice 
  • Assessing Ethical Issues in Relation to AI 
  • Discussing and Managing AI Issues: Breakout Rooms 
  • Conclusion

 

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

Upon the completion of this workshop, participants will be able to:

  • Identify various uses of artificial intelligence in social work practice with individuals, families, groups, communities, and policy.  

  • Assess ethical issues related to client confidentiality, informed consent, social justice, honest, integrity, transparency, accountability, respect, safety, efficiency, effectiveness, dehumanization, and professional competence when using AI in social work practice.  

  • Engage in collaborative and creative problem-solving to manage ethical issues related to the use of AI in social work practice.  

Bibliography & References

BIBLIOGRAPHY & REFERENCES

All Tech is Human. (n.d.). https://alltechishuman.org/ 

Barsky, A. E. (2023, July 7). Ethics alive! Artificial intelligence: Tricks or tools for social work education and practice. The New Social Worker. https://www.socialworker.com/feature-articles/ethics-articles/artificial-intelligence-tricks-or-tools-for-social-work-education-practice 

Barsky, A. E. (2023). Essential ethics for social work practice. Oxford University Press. 

Basile, L. M. (2023). Can AI replace therapists? Some patients think so as they turn to Chat GPT. MDLinx. https://www.mdlinx.com/article/can-ai-replace-therapists-some-patients-think-so-as-they-turn-to-chat-gpt/4FzAn1SXlzSUWREEhbblh9Data for Good. (n.d.). https://datascience.columbia.edu/about-us/data-for-good/ 

Dobrin, S. (2023). Talking about AI: A guide for educators. Broadview Press. https://sites.broadviewpress.com/ai/talking/ 

Hubbard, (2023). The pedagogical dangers of AI detectors for the teaching of writing. https://compstudiesjournal.com/2023/06/30/the-pedagogical-dangers-of-ai-detectors-for-the-teaching-of-writing 

Human services Information Technology association (husITa). (n.d.) https://www.husita.org/ 

IT Chronicles. (2023). Is Siri AI? https://itchronicles.com/artificial-intelligence/is-siri-ai 

Macgruder, K. (2023). Ethics and best practices: Artificial intelligence and social work education. Social Work Today. https://www.socialworktoday.com/archive/Summer23p26.shtml 

National Association of Social Workers. (2023). AI and social work. https://www.socialworkers.org/About/Ethics/AI-and-Social-Work 

Nissen, L. (2016). What happens when a social worker becomes a futurist. https://socialworkfutures.com/2018/12/26/what-happens-when-a-social-worker-becomes-a-futurist 

Perron, T. (2023). Generative AI for social work students: Part I. Toward Data Science. https://towardsdatascience.com/generative-ai-for-social-work-students-part-i-1f19ee9cbbe1 

Perry, A. (2023). AI will never convey the essence of human empathy. Nature Human Behavior. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41562-023-01675-w 

Singer, J. B., Báez, J. C., & Rios, J. A. (2023). AI creates the message: Integrating AI language learning models into social work education and practice. Journal of Social Work Education, 59(2), 294–302. https://doi.org/10.1080/10437797.2023.2189878 

Terry, O. (2023, March). I’m a student: You have no idea how much we’re using ChatGPT. https://www.chronicle.com/article/im-a-student-you-have-no-idea-how-much-were-using-chatgpt?sra=true&cid=gen_sign_in 

U.S. Department of Education. (2023) Artificial intelligence and the future of teaching and learning. https://tech.ed.gov/ai 

Course Completion & CE Information

Category I Maryland BSWE Requirement

The Office of Continuing Professional Education at the University Of Maryland School Of Social Work is authorized by the Board of Social Work Examiners in Maryland to sponsor social work continuing education programs. This workshop qualifies for 1.5 Category II Continuing Education Units for ethics. The Office of Continuing Professional Education is also authorized by the Maryland Board of Psychologists and the Maryland Board of Professional Counselors to sponsor Category B continuing professional education.


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Target Audience

Social Workers, LCPCs, and Psychologists

We welcome anyone interested in the topic!

 

Late Fees and Refunds

This course is non-refundable and not eligible for CPE account credit or exchange.

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