Social Work Education
About The Course
Course Title: Leveraging Technology to Combat Burnout
Learning Method: Synchronous interactive distance learning
Amount of CE Credit Offered: 2 credits (general)
Fees: This course can be purchased individually for $25 or as part of an annual unlimited continuing education subscription available for $99/year.
Certificate of Completion: In order to receive a certificate of completion, you must participate fully in the synchronous course and complete the course evaluation. After the course concludes, you will receive a certificate of completion if you met these requirements.
Description of the Course:
Why is understanding this topic important?
1. Enhancing Professional Well-being:
Burnout is a significant risk in the demanding field of social work. By integrating technology into daily practices, social workers can manage stress more effectively, improve their professional satisfaction, and maintain their mental health, thus ensuring they can continue to provide high-quality care.
2. Increasing Accessibility and Efficiency:
Technology offers tools that can automate mundane tasks, facilitate remote work, and provide easier access to training and development resources. These innovations not only save time but also enhance the flexibility and effectiveness of social work practices, allowing professionals to focus more on client interaction and less on administrative burdens.
3. Promoting Continuous Learning and Support:
The use of technology enables ongoing professional development and supports a network of peer resources through virtual platforms. This continuous learning and community engagement are vital in keeping social workers at the forefront of best practices and providing them with the support needed to navigate the challenges of their work.
Learning Objectives:
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Participants will identify sources of burnout in their personal and professional lives.
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Participants will identify the barriers that exist in implementing tech-based self-care apps.
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Participants will locate one tech-based app that can be utilized to prevent or reduce burnout and promote healing.
- Participants will identify the need for self-care and determine how it relates to the core principles stated in the NASW Code of Ethics.
Target Audience:
Masters and Clinical level licensees pursuing continuing education.
Content Level:
Intermediate-level content is included in this course.
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