Program Summary:  This course explores the history of artificial intelligence, the use of algorithms, and the influence of algorithms on areas of healthcare, housing, employment, and criminal justice.  The course highlights concerns related to the implementation of AI that include injustices to marginalized groups.  The course outlines four ways for social workers to advocate for digital inclusion and social justice:  resist, regulate, reimagine, and reinforce.  Examples are given.

“According to the NASW Code of Ethics, social workers must challenge social injustice and address social problems (NASW, 2021).”

This course is recommended for social workers and is appropriate for beginning and intermediate levels of practice.  This course is not recommended for NBCC ethics credit.
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Program Summary:  This course explores current AI trends and future prospects for enhancing mental health.  The course examines the tranformative role of AI in mental healthcare and highlights applications in diagnosis, treatment, therapy delivery, monitoring, and follow-up.  Current examples of AI tools are provided, including chatbot-based therapy, emotional health apps, and smart mental health tools.  Strengths, limitations, and ethical considerations are discussed.

This course is recommended for social workers and counselors and is appropriate for beginning and intermediate levels of practice.   Read the complete description of this course…..

Program Summary:  This course examines suicide prevention strategies for underserved youth with a focus on American Indian/ Alaska Native; Black/ African American; Hispanic or Latino; and LGBTQI+ youth.  The course explores risk and protective factors and identifies barriers to care for underserved youth.  Current research and interventions are discussed.

This course is recommended for social workers and counselors and is appropriate for beginning and intermediate levels of practice.   Read the complete description of this course…..