SHS 113 - Ethics for Social and Human Services Professionals

3.0 Credits
Identifies common ethical dilemmas encountered by human service providers; introduces student to the foundations, purpose, and content of ethical codes and process of ethical decision making. Includes key laws, RCW’s and WAC’s governing the practice of human service workers.

Course Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Demonstrate comprehension of the difference between ethics and the law. [REASON]
Describe multidisciplinary perspectives that influence professional standards and legal mandates. [REASON]
Articulate the importance of performing self evaluations, client consults and seeking ongoing supervision. [REASON]
Integrate information from a comparison of several professional ethical codes, including those for human services and addiction professionals. [REASON]
Demonstrate awareness and respect for the importance of cultural competency and the ethical codes that address related values. [EXPLORE]
Describe and summarize the need to adhere to federal and state laws and regulations related to human services or addiction work. [REASON]
Demonstrate the ability to use web-based research. [REASON]