SWK 570 Healthcare Social Work
This course will prepare students for practice within the healthcare setting. This course will emphasize the role of inter-professional collaboration within healthcare, contrasting the role of the healthcare social worker with the role and responsibilities of other professionals. Students will practice a biopsychosocial-spiritual approach to healthcare treatment and the development of a strong care plan, specifically to end-of-life discussions. Students will become well-versed in common medical terminology that impacts client and family care. (2 credits)