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SOCW400 - Introduction to Social Work in the Health Care Sector

Description

Examines the knowledge and skills required for social workers to be effective advocates while carrying out a range of responsibilities in the health sector within a practice framework that focuses on the social determinants of health. The challenges and opportunities of the cultural and organizational contexts of practice are an important focus while examining inter-professional practice. Particular aspects of practice such as appropriate documentation, informed consent and community development are included.

Units

1.5

Hours: lecture-lab-tutorial

3-0-0

Prerequisites

  • Complete all of:
    • SOCW311 - Understanding Oppression (1.5)
    • SOCW312 - Collaborative Conversations: Working within Communities (1.5)

Course offered by

School of Social Work

Course schedules

Summer timetable available: February 15. Fall and Spring timetables available: May 15.

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