Course Code: REL-PAC-0-ESWEOLC
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2026
Learning Objectives:
Describe at least three common ethical dilemmas in EOL care.
Identify at least one ethical decision-making process for use in EOL care-related dilemmas.
Identify at least three ways in which social work ethics relate to EOL care.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Social Work Ethics and End-of-Life Care
Overview
Ethical Guidance
Social Work Values and EOL Care
“Not My Son”
Patient Self-Determination
Interdisciplinary Teamwork
Patient Education
Advocacy
Advance Directives
Review
Summary
Section 3: Social Work Competencies
Necessary Knowledge
Flexibility and Adaptability
The Ethics of Self-Care
Assessment and Intervention
Spirituality and Religion at EOL
Cross-Cultural Competence
Review
Summary
Section 4: Ethical Decision Making in EOL Care
Challenges to Ethical Decision Making at EOL
Basic Ethical Considerations
Risk Tolerance
Ethical Decision Making Within a Care System
Ethical Dilemmas: When There is No Easy Answer
Meet Phillip
Self-Determination
Personal vs. Professional Values
Dying with Dignity
Ethical Decision-Making Models
Review
Summary
Section 5: Conclusion
Summary
Course Contributors
References
Writer: Elizabeth Vaccaro, BSN RN
Elizabeth Vaccaro earned her Bachelor of Science in nursing from Kean University. She has worked as a Multiple Sclerosis Nurse Educator. Elizabeth has worked in a variety of healthcare settings from the hospital to the pharmaceutical industry which has allowed her to have a great appreciation for all the challenges that span the healthcare field. She has practiced in the hospice setting for nine years in a variety of roles from Case Manager, Educator, and Director of both inpatient and home care hospice.
Subject Matter Expert: Lauren Quick-Graham, MSW, LCSW, LCAS, CCS
Lauren received her Master of Social Work degree from North Carolina State University in Raleigh. She has over 13 years of experience working in case management and counseling. She is a PhD student at North Carolina State University focusing on continuing professional education for adult learners. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist, and Certified Clinical Supervisor in North Carolina. She has worked in private practice, the Veterans Health Administration, and community-based organizations focusing on serving adults with an emphasis on trauma, addictions, chronic pain, and crisis intervention. She has extensive experience providing clinical supervision services to social workers and addiction professionals. Lauren joined Relias as a behavioral health content writer and subject matter expert in 2021.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Social Workers; in the following settings: Hospice, Palliative Care.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.