Program

Social WorkerNEPHROLOGY SOCIAL WORKER TRACK

Nephrology Social Work 101: Learning/Reviewing the Clinical & Concrete Fundamentals

Tuesday, April 2, 2013, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Course Directors: Jessica Phipps, MSW, LSW, Steve Bogatz, MBA, MSW, LCSW
Session 420, 4.0 clock hours

Target Audience:

  • Nephrology social workers who are new to the sub-specialty
  • Experienced nephrology social workers who would like to review basic skills
  • NSW-C candidates

Course Description:
This course provides a comprehensive review of the Conditions for Coverage and their interpretive guidelines as it relates to Nephrology Social Work Services. Participants will complete this workshop with enhanced knowledge of techniques for implementing these into their practice in an efficient and effective manner in a fast paced and culturally diverse treatment setting while maintaining compliance. In addition this workshop will provide a guide to developing a personal practice curriculum that will allow the participant to integrate the competencies for the NSW certification into everyday practice.
Course Objectives:
Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to:

  • Review briefly the various types of Personality Disorders and the diagnostic characteristics of each.
  • Discuss which Personality Disorders will be most frequently seen in medical settings.
  • Identify common ethical situations that this type of patient will place healthcare providers in and will and challenge them to violate professional boundaries.
  • Learn strategies and techniques for working effectively with this type of patient.
  • View case examples of working with this patient.
Course Agenda
Time Topic Faculty

1:00pm – 3:00pm

NSW 101: Learning/Reviewing the Clinical & Concrete Fundamentals - Part 1

    Jessica Phipps, MSW, LSW

3:00pm – 4:00pm

A Day at the Dialysis Center: Developing & Utilizing the NSW-C Competencies

    Steve Bogatz, MBA, MSW, LCSW

4:00pm – 5:00pm

NSW 101: Learning/Reviewing the Clinical & Concrete Fundamentals - Part 2

    Jessica Phipps, MSW, LSW

Required: Separate registration fee of $75. Includes boxed lunch, course syllabus, and CE credit.


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