Course

Self-Paced Record Keeping and Documentation: Ethical Challenges in Our Profession

Time limit: 90 days
3 CEUs

$50 Enroll

Full course description

This self-paced course awards 3 Ethics CEUs

Record keeping and documentation are the backbone on which our professionalism stands. Without these skills we stand to lose credibility and value within our organizations, our profession and our society. Learn the skill sets that can enhance your communication, your professional worth, and your viability. The laws that govern these vital areas will be reviewed in light of issues and situations we find ourselves in our practice micro to macro. The ethical challenges present opportunities for professional growth.

A link to the newly revised NASW Code of Ethics will be sent.

Upon concluding this course, participants will be able to:

  • Identify ethics that involve record keeping, documentation, and storage.
  • Identify new laws that embody the rules of record-keeping, documentation and storage.
  • Understand the financial consequences of poor records management that place you at risk.
  • Learn the best possible approach to clinical records.
  • Learn the 5 steps of record keeping.

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.