Course

Self-Paced Culturally Competent Services - Macro/Micro: Our Social Work Ethical Role

Time limit: 90 days
3 CEUs

$50 Enroll

Full course description

This self-paced course awards 3 Cultural Competency CEUs

When we are able to recognize and embrace different perspectives, one is able to create value, serve and support clients/communities/agencies.  Examining our cultural skills, knowledge and attitudes we can best prepare for our work.  Several clinical models for healing, along with the development of intervention strategies will enhance our delivery of culturally competent work.  Throughout the process in our discussion, our social work ethics will take a role in building our knowledge in various cultural arenas, micro to macro.

Upon concluding this course, participants will be able to:

  • Grasp the importance of delivering culturally competent services
  • Identify strategies and tools to enhance the delivery and utilization of services for culturally competent practices
  • Recognize culturally competent components of various groups: micro to macro
  • Understand cultural competency includes ethnic and spiritual competency
  • Grasp the culturally competent from an agency/business standpoint
  • Understand the ethics surrounding the delivery of culturally competent services, micro to macro

Cynthia F. Reibenstein, LCSW-S, CFSW, ACSW, DCSW, is the instructor for this course. Cynthia Reibenstein is certified in Financial Social Work and is very highly regarded throughout Texas as an expert in social work ethics. She has over 27 years of experience in a variety of settings like schools, medical and mental health facilities, as well as experience in supervision and social work consultation. She has developed effective presentations to assist colleagues, professionals, and the public in overcoming barriers that lead them to a more meaningful life. Currently, she teaches part-time at the University of Houston Graduate College of Social Work and has a supervision/consultation practice. Cynthia also works with the elderly and with people with disabilities and serves on several boards that focus on education. Reibenstein and Associates is dedicated to ethical, quality service that helps individuals be motivated and inspired to develop their full potential.