Virtual Continuing Education Classes from February 25 – June 10

NASW-CA is hosting a series of Continuing Education Classes from February 25th to June 10th! Registrants can pick and choose which workshops they would like to attend!

There are 4 classes total

• Law and Ethics in Social Work/Mental Health Practice Part 1
• Law and Ethics in Social Work/Mental Health Practice Part 2
• Suicide Risk: Assessment and Intervention (2 sessions)

Each class is 6 hours/CEUs. Each class is $135.00 for members and $165 for non-members. If you register for two or more dates, a 20% discount will be applied!

Law and Ethics in Social Work/Mental Health Practice – Part One – 6 Hours/CEUs

When: February 25th, 2022 | 9:00am – 4:30pm PST

Note:  Part One is not a pre-requisite for Part Two scheduled on May 7. You do not have to take Part One before you take Part Two.

This course provides an analysis of the legal grounds for malpractice litigation as related to the issue of standard of care and scope of practice. It outlines the essential components of legal proceedings such as subpoenas, depositions, issues of client confidentiality, privileged communication pertaining to the conduct of casework, individual, couple, family, and group therapy/counseling. It analyses the relationship between ethics and the law and offers a framework in the management of ethical dilemmas related to relationships with clients, colleagues, and employers. It provides understanding of the relationship between moral values, social work values and the management of liability risk. It offers a brief discussion of the “Patriot Act” and its impact on patient’s right and privacy. It discussed the “Tarasoff” rule involving “duty to warn” and the elaboration of this rule by courts and statute after this case was decided.

Meets 6 Hour CA BBS License Renewal Requirement for LCSW, LMFT and LEP

Suicide Risk: Assessment and Intervention – 6 Hours/CEUs

When: March 5th or June 10th, 2022 | 9:00am – 4:30pm PST

This course outlines the general principles of suicide risk identification, assessment, management, and their practical applications in evaluating and working with individuals who are at risk as well as with clients with chronic, severe mental disorders. It presents psycho-therapeutic and behavioral intervention strategies in managing suicide risks and behaviors. It provides understanding of the impact of mental health problems and psychiatric disorders such as Major Depressive Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, Trauma Disorders, developmental issues on the suicide risk. It presents the complex and challenging phenomenon of self-injurious/self-harming behaviors such as self-cutting, self-burning, self-hitting, hair pulling etc. especially in teens and adolescents and how they differ from suicide gestures and attempts. It provides assessment and treatment tools to work with clients engaging in such behaviors.

Meets 6 Hour CA BBS Requirement

Law and Ethics in Social Work Mental Health Practice – Part Two – 6 Hours/CEUs

When: May 7th, 2022 | 9:00am – 4:30pm PST

Note: Part One is not a pre-requisite for Part Two of this course. You do not have to take Part One before you take Part Two.

This course focuses on the analysis of the legal grounds for  malpractice litigation and professional responsibilities in four critical areas of social work/mental health practice:

1. Suicide Risk Management – it outlines standard of care and negligence issues.
2. Violence Risk Management – clinicians and agencies’ duties to protect clients and others.
3. Boundary Issues – it discusses the nature and the legal hazards of dual and multiple relationships in professional settings.
4. Defamation of Clients and Others through improper documentations and comments – it presents the legal basis of slander and libel claims.

Meets 6 Hour CA BBS License Renewal Requirement for LCSW, LMFT and LEP

Event Information

Classes will take place live via ZOOM. Register early, space is limited!

Americans with Disabilities Act : Accommodation requests should be emailed to eventreg@naswca.org no later than 30 days prior to event date in order to allow time to process requests. 

Event cancellation policy : To receive a refund, requests must be emailed to: eventreg@naswca.org by 5:00pm ten days prior to event date. A $35 cancellation fee will be applied. Cancellation fee is non-refundable within ten days of event, no exceptions.

NASW-CA is a California Board of Behavioral Sciences recognized CEU provider