{"id":38,"date":"2010-08-25T13:57:48","date_gmt":"2010-08-25T18:57:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.freestatesocialwork.com\/?p=38"},"modified":"2022-04-07T10:56:30","modified_gmt":"2022-04-07T15:56:30","slug":"nasw-code-of-ethics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.freestatesocialwork.com\/?p=38","title":{"rendered":"NASW Code of Ethics (1 Credit Hour)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Program summary<\/strong>: The NASW Code of Ethics, updated in 2021, sets forth basic values, ethical principles, and ethical standards to be used as a guide for social workers&#8217; conduct and practice.<\/p>\n<p>This course is recommended for social workers and is appropriate for beginning, intermediate, and advanced levels of practice. \u00a0This course does not meet continuing education requirements for National Certified Counselors.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-23633 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freestatesocialwork.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/book_1404081347.png\" alt=\u00e2\u20ac\u0153Book Icon\u00e2\u20ac\u009d width=\"54\" height=\"50\" \/> \u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.socialworkers.org\/About\/Ethics\/Code-of-Ethics\/Code-of-Ethics-English\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Open the Course Reading Here.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Publisher<\/strong>: The National Association of Social Workers<\/p>\n<p><strong>Program objectives<\/strong>:\u00a0 To enhance social work knowledge, practice, and values by identifying core values, ethical principles, and ethical responsibilities.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Learning objectives<\/strong>:\u00a0 1.\u00a0 Identify the core values embraced by social work.\u00a0 2. Identify the six ethical principles based on social work&#8217;s core values.\u00a0 3.\u00a0 Identify the six ethical standards that are relevant to the social work profession.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Review<\/strong> our <a href=\"..\/?page_id=133\">pre-reading study guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n\t\r\n\t\t<link type=\"text\/css\" rel=\"stylesheet\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freestatesocialwork.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/quizzin\/style.css\" \/>\r\n\t\t<script type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freestatesocialwork.com\/wp-includes\/js\/jquery\/jquery.js\"><\/script>\r\n\t\t<script type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freestatesocialwork.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/quizzin\/script.js\"><\/script>\r\n\r\n\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t<div class=\"quiz-area single-page-quiz\">\r\n\t\t<form action=\"?page_id=755\" method=\"post\" class=\"quiz-form\" id=\"quiz-20\">\r\n\r\n\t\t<p><\/p><p><strong>In order to purchase or take this course, you will need to <a href=?action=login>log in<\/a>. If you do not have an account, you will need to <a href=??action=register>register for a free account<\/a>.<p>After you log in, a link will appear here that will allow you to purchase this course. <\/p><\/strong><div class='quizzin-question' id='question-1'><div class='question-content'> 1:  According to the <em>Preamble-<\/em>\u00a0Fundamental to social work is attention to<\/div><input type='hidden' name='question_id[]' value='413' \/><input type='radio' name='answer-413' id='answer-id-45917' class='answer answer-1' value='45917' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-413\", \"answer-id-45917\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-45917' id='answer-label-45917' class='answer label-1'><span>psychopathology<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-413' id='answer-id-45918' class='answer answer-1' value='45918' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-413\", \"answer-id-45918\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-45918' id='answer-label-45918' class='answer label-1'><span>diagnosis<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-413' id='answer-id-45919' class='answer answer-1' value='45919' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-413\", \"answer-id-45919\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-45919' id='answer-label-45919' class='answer label-1'><span>medication assessment<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-413' id='answer-id-45920' class='answer answer-1' value='45920' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-413\", \"answer-id-45920\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-45920' id='answer-label-45920' class='answer label-1'><span>the environmental forces that create, contribute to, and address problems in living<\/span><\/label><br \/><\/div><div class='quizzin-question' id='question-2'><div class='question-content'> 2:  <em>Ethical Standard 1.02<\/em>\u00a0 \u00a0Which is an example of when a social worker may limit a client's right to self-determination?<\/div><input type='hidden' name='question_id[]' value='414' \/><input type='radio' name='answer-414' id='answer-id-45921' class='answer answer-2' value='45921' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-414\", \"answer-id-45921\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-45921' id='answer-label-45921' class='answer label-2'><span>when a client is unable to pay<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-414' id='answer-id-45922' class='answer answer-2' value='45922' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-414\", \"answer-id-45922\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-45922' id='answer-label-45922' class='answer label-2'><span>when a client disagrees with the treatment plan<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-414' id='answer-id-45923' class='answer answer-2' value='45923' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-414\", \"answer-id-45923\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-45923' id='answer-label-45923' class='answer label-2'><span>when in the social workers' professional judgment, clients' actions or potential actions pose a serious, foreseeable, and imminent risk to themselves or others<\/span><\/label><br \/><\/div><div class='quizzin-question' id='question-3'><div class='question-content'> 3:  <em>Ethical Standard 1.06c<\/em> Dual or multiple relationships occur when social workers relate to clients in more than one relationship, whether professional, social, or business. Dual or multiple relationships<\/div><input type='hidden' name='question_id[]' value='416' \/><input type='radio' name='answer-416' id='answer-id-45924' class='answer answer-3' value='45924' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-416\", \"answer-id-45924\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-45924' id='answer-label-45924' class='answer label-3'><span>occur simultaneously<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-416' id='answer-id-45925' class='answer answer-3' value='45925' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-416\", \"answer-id-45925\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-45925' id='answer-label-45925' class='answer label-3'><span>occur consecutively<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-416' id='answer-id-45926' class='answer answer-3' value='45926' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-416\", \"answer-id-45926\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-45926' id='answer-label-45926' class='answer label-3'><span>can occur simultaneously or consecutively<\/span><\/label><br \/><\/div><div class='quizzin-question' id='question-4'><div class='question-content'> 4:  <em>Ethical Standard 1.07<\/em> Social workers may disclose confidential information when appropriate<\/div><input type='hidden' name='question_id[]' value='417' \/><input type='radio' name='answer-417' id='answer-id-45927' class='answer answer-4' value='45927' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-417\", \"answer-id-45927\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-45927' id='answer-label-45927' class='answer label-4'><span>with a valid consent from the client or a person legally authorized to consent on behalf of a client<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-417' id='answer-id-45928' class='answer answer-4' value='45928' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-417\", \"answer-id-45928\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-45928' id='answer-label-45928' class='answer label-4'><span>when requested by 3rd party payers<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-417' id='answer-id-45929' class='answer answer-4' value='45929' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-417\", \"answer-id-45929\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-45929' id='answer-label-45929' class='answer label-4'><span>when requested by immediate family members<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-417' id='answer-id-45930' class='answer answer-4' value='45930' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-417\", \"answer-id-45930\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-45930' id='answer-label-45930' class='answer label-4'><span>if the social worker feels that it is in the best interest of the client<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-417' id='answer-id-45931' class='answer answer-4' value='45931' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-417\", \"answer-id-45931\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-45931' id='answer-label-45931' class='answer label-4'><span>all of the above<\/span><\/label><br \/><\/div><div class='quizzin-question' id='question-5'><div class='question-content'> 5:  <em>Ethical Standard 1.17<\/em>\u00a0Social workers in fee for service settings may terminate services to clients who are not paying an overdue balance if<\/div><input type='hidden' name='question_id[]' value='418' \/><input type='radio' name='answer-418' id='answer-id-45932' class='answer answer-5' value='45932' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-418\", \"answer-id-45932\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-45932' id='answer-label-45932' class='answer label-5'><span>the financial contractual arrangements have been made clear to the client<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-418' id='answer-id-45933' class='answer answer-5' value='45933' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-418\", \"answer-id-45933\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-45933' id='answer-label-45933' class='answer label-5'><span>the client does not pose an imminent danger to self or others<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-418' id='answer-id-45934' class='answer answer-5' value='45934' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-418\", \"answer-id-45934\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-45934' id='answer-label-45934' class='answer label-5'><span>the clinical and other consequences of the current nonpayment have been addressed and discussed with the client<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-418' id='answer-id-45935' class='answer answer-5' value='45935' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-418\", \"answer-id-45935\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-45935' id='answer-label-45935' class='answer label-5'><span>all of the above<\/span><\/label><br \/><\/div><div class='quizzin-question' id='question-6'><div class='question-content'> 6:  <em>Ethical Standard 2.05<\/em> Social workers should seek the advice and counsel of colleagues whenever such consultation is in the best interests of<\/div><input type='hidden' name='question_id[]' value='419' \/><input type='radio' name='answer-419' id='answer-id-45936' class='answer answer-6' value='45936' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-419\", \"answer-id-45936\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-45936' id='answer-label-45936' class='answer label-6'><span>clients<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-419' id='answer-id-45937' class='answer answer-6' value='45937' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-419\", \"answer-id-45937\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-45937' id='answer-label-45937' class='answer label-6'><span>risk management<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-419' id='answer-id-45938' class='answer answer-6' value='45938' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-419\", \"answer-id-45938\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-45938' id='answer-label-45938' class='answer label-6'><span>third party payers<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-419' id='answer-id-45939' class='answer answer-6' value='45939' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-419\", \"answer-id-45939\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-45939' id='answer-label-45939' class='answer label-6'><span>regulatory boards<\/span><\/label><br \/><\/div><div class='quizzin-question' id='question-7'><div class='question-content'> 7:  <em>Ethical Standard 2.08<\/em> \u00a0Social workers who have direct knowledge of a social work colleague's impairment that is due to personal problems, psychosocial distress, substance abuse, or mental health difficulties and that interferes with practice effectiveness should<\/div><input type='hidden' name='question_id[]' value='420' \/><input type='radio' name='answer-420' id='answer-id-45940' class='answer answer-7' value='45940' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-420\", \"answer-id-45940\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-45940' id='answer-label-45940' class='answer label-7'><span>report the matter to the state licensing board<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-420' id='answer-id-45941' class='answer answer-7' value='45941' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-420\", \"answer-id-45941\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-45941' id='answer-label-45941' class='answer label-7'><span>file a grievance with the National Association of Social Work Boards<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-420' id='answer-id-45942' class='answer answer-7' value='45942' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-420\", \"answer-id-45942\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-45942' id='answer-label-45942' class='answer label-7'><span>confer with human resources and other administrative staff<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-420' id='answer-id-45943' class='answer answer-7' value='45943' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-420\", \"answer-id-45943\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-45943' id='answer-label-45943' class='answer label-7'><span>consult with that colleague when feasible and assist the colleague in taking remedial action<\/span><\/label><br \/><\/div><div class='quizzin-question' id='question-8'><div class='question-content'> 8:  <em>Ethical Standard 3.10<\/em> \u00a0It is unethical for social workers to engage in organized action, including the formation of and participation in labor unions.<\/div><input type='hidden' name='question_id[]' value='422' \/><input type='radio' name='answer-422' id='answer-id-45944' class='answer answer-8' value='45944' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-422\", \"answer-id-45944\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-45944' id='answer-label-45944' class='answer label-8'><span>True<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-422' id='answer-id-45945' class='answer answer-8' value='45945' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-422\", \"answer-id-45945\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-45945' id='answer-label-45945' class='answer label-8'><span>False<\/span><\/label><br \/><\/div><div class='quizzin-question' id='question-9'><div class='question-content'> 9:  <em>Ethical Standard 5.02<\/em> \u00a0When evaluation or research participants are incapable of giving informed consent, the social worker should<\/div><input type='hidden' name='question_id[]' value='425' \/><input type='radio' name='answer-425' id='answer-id-45946' class='answer answer-9' value='45946' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-425\", \"answer-id-45946\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-45946' id='answer-label-45946' class='answer label-9'><span>provide an appropriate explanation to the participants<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-425' id='answer-id-45947' class='answer answer-9' value='45947' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-425\", \"answer-id-45947\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-45947' id='answer-label-45947' class='answer label-9'><span>obtain the participants' assent to the extent that they are able<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-425' id='answer-id-45948' class='answer answer-9' value='45948' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-425\", \"answer-id-45948\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-45948' id='answer-label-45948' class='answer label-9'><span>obtain written consent from an appropriate proxy<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-425' id='answer-id-45949' class='answer answer-9' value='45949' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-425\", \"answer-id-45949\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-45949' id='answer-label-45949' class='answer label-9'><span>all of the above<\/span><\/label><br \/><\/div><div class='quizzin-question' id='question-10'><div class='question-content'> 10:  <em>Ethical Standard 6.04<\/em> \u00a0Social workers should act to expand choice and opportunity for all people, with special regard for<\/div><input type='hidden' name='question_id[]' value='6171' \/><input type='radio' name='answer-6171' id='answer-id-45950' class='answer answer-10' value='45950' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-6171\", \"answer-id-45950\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-45950' id='answer-label-45950' class='answer label-10'><span>healthcare<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-6171' id='answer-id-45951' class='answer answer-10' value='45951' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-6171\", \"answer-id-45951\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-45951' id='answer-label-45951' class='answer label-10'><span>immigration<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-6171' id='answer-id-45952' class='answer answer-10' value='45952' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-6171\", \"answer-id-45952\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-45952' id='answer-label-45952' class='answer label-10'><span>women and children<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-6171' id='answer-id-45953' class='answer answer-10' value='45953' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-6171\", \"answer-id-45953\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-45953' id='answer-label-45953' class='answer label-10'><span>vulnerable, disadvantaged, oppressed, and exploited people and groups<\/span><\/label><br \/><\/div><p><strong>In order to purchase or take this course, you will need to <a href=?action=login>log in<\/a>. If you do not have an account, you will need to <a href=?action=register>register for a free account<\/a>.<p>After you log in, a link will appear here that will allow you to purchase this course. <\/p><\/strong><\/form><\/div><\/font>\n<p>G.M. Rydberg-Cox, MSW, LSCSW\u00a0is the Continuing Education Director at Free State Social Work and responsible for the development of this course. \u00a0She received her Masters of Social Work in 1996 from the Jane Addams School of Social Work at the University of Illinois-Chicago and she has over 20\u00a0years of experience. \u00a0She has lived and worked as a social worker in Chicago, Boston, and Kansas City. \u00a0She has practiced for many years in the area of hospital\/medical social work. \u00a0The reading materials for this course were\u00a0developed by another organization.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Program summary: The NASW Code of Ethics, updated in 2021, sets forth basic values, ethical principles, and ethical standards to be used as a guide for social workers&#8217; conduct and practice. 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