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In Times of Technology:
Exploring Ethical Considerations of Technology, AI and Social Media Use

How do therapists practice ethically in this digital age? There are many considerations in blending mental health and technology. With the use of smartphones, email, and social media, ethics and clinical guidelines can become blurred. This training will discuss the various aspects of technology that are becoming more present in the clinical world. Use of social media and technology devices will be discussed. Modern technological advances such as AI will be explored so that learners have context regarding the complexities of these technologies. Case examples will be used to make challenging topics and concepts easy to discuss and learn. Learners will gain more knowledge of compliance and ethics and technology and move your practice forward.

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In Times of Technology:
Exploring Ethical Considerations of Technology, AI and Social Media Use

Monday, October 14, 2024, 1:45 PM EDT - 4:45 PM EDT

Presenter: Diane Bigler, LCSW, LSCSW

Course Length: 3 Hours

Learning Objectives:

Explain professional standards for ethical technology use.
List clinical considerations for appropriate personal and professional technology use.
Identify recommended risk management strategies of technology use.

This workshop Offers 3 Live Interactive Continuing Education Credits

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How do therapists practice ethically in this digital age? There are many considerations in blending mental health and technology. With the use of smartphones, email, and social media, ethics and clinical guidelines can become blurred. This training will discuss the various aspects of technology that are becoming more present in the clinical world. Use of social media and technology devices will be discussed. Modern technological advances such as AI will be explored so that learners have context regarding the complexities of these technologies. Case examples will be used to make challenging topics and concepts easy to discuss and learn. Learners will gain more knowledge of compliance and ethics and technology and move your practice forward.

Learning Objectives:

Explain professional standards for ethical technology use.
List clinical considerations for appropriate personal and professional technology use.
Identify recommended risk management strategies of technology use.

Agenda:

1. History of technology use in mental health (1 hour)

Use of technology in counseling, social work, and psychotherapy (mental health)

Types of technology used in mental health care

Benefits and limitations of technology use in mental health care

Case examples of technology use in mental health

Emergence of new standards

2. Core concepts and themes: (1 hour)

Provision of information to the public; designing and delivering services; gathering, managing, and storing

information; collegial relationships; and educating students and practitioners

What do the codes say? NASW, APA, ACA

Ethical and clinical considerations of specific tech uses: email, cell phones, AI, social media, etc.

Case examples of unethical technology practices

3. Social media and ethics (1 hour)

Mistaken beliefs

Common ethical missteps

Online groups for "case consultation"

Blogging

A Different Perspective: Melinda Lewis

Recommendations (Zur Institute)

This presentation is open to:

Social Workers
Professional Counselors
Therapists
Psychologists
Licensed Mental Health Practitioners
Medical Doctors and Other Health Professionals
Other professionals interacting with populations engaged in mental health based services

Course Level: introductory

Level of Clinician: beginner

New practitioners who wish to gain enhanced insight surrounding the topic
Experienced practitioners who seek to increase and expand fundamental knowledge surrounding the subject matter
Advanced practitioners seeking to review concepts and reinforce practice skills and/or access additional consultation
Managers seeking to broaden micro and/or macro perspectives

Participants will receive their certificate electronically upon completion of the webinar and course evaluation form.

Disability Access - If you require ADA accommodations, please contact our office 30 days or more before the event. We cannot ensure accommodations without adequate prior notification. Please Note: Licensing Boards change regulations often, and while we attempt to stay abreast of their most recent changes, if you have questions or concerns about this course meeting your specific board’s approval, we recommend you contact your board directly to obtain a ruling. The grievance policy for trainings provided by the NEFESH INTERNATIONAL is available here Satisfactory Completion Participants must have paid the tuition fee, logged in and out each day, attended the entire workshop, and completed an evaluation to receive a certificate (If this is a pre-recorded program, a post-test with a passing grade of 80% to receive a certificate.) Failure to log in or out will result in forfeiture of credit for the entire course. No exceptions will be made. Partial credit is not available. Certificates are available after satisfactory course completion by clicking here.

There is no conflict of interest or commercial support for this program.

Therapist Express is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #SW-0774.
CE You! is an approved sponsor of the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners for continuing education credits for licensed social workers in Maryland.
CE You! maintains responsibility for this program.

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