Free CEU Program – Ethics and Cultural Competence

The Ethics of Cultural Diversity: Considerations in Multicultural Settings Sponsor:             Longtree & Associates, LLC, a Long-Term Care Seminar and   Consulting Firm Presenter:          Heidi Schnapp, CSW,CWP,CCM Location:            Crane’s Mill, West Caldwell Date:                   December 7, 2018 Time:                  9:00am – 12:00pm RSVP:                Barbara Davey (973) 276-3004 or email BDavey@LSMNJ.org 3.0 CE   SW, RN, NAB, LNHA

Cultural diversity in American society and, indeed, the world, has been acknowledged with increased frequency over the past several decades. This seminar is a direct response to the challenges facing long term care professionals who are broadening their skill sets in cultural competence and ethical conduct essential for effective response to this diversity.  The course is designed for Social Workers, Case Managers and other professionals who work with the elderly in the long-term care setting. Practice Level: Beginning to Intermediate. Method of Delivery: Face to Face.

Objectives of this course:

• Examine aspects of cultural and racial diversity.
• Identify 5 core ethical standards of serving seniors based on the values of cultural diversity and cultural competencies.
• Apply 2 basic interviewing and helping skills that reflect recognition of social and economic injustice and respect for social and cultural diversity. Identify cultural diversity models.
• Examine personal beliefs and values to enhance ethical considerations in working with a culturally diverse population.
• Identify public resources to enhance multicultural understanding.

This course is approved by the Association of Social Work Boards – ASWB NJ CE Course Approval Program Provider #13. Course #1478 from 06/23/2017 to 06/23/2019. Social workers will receive the following type and number of credit(s): Ethics 1.5 and Cultural Competence 1.5.

Longtree and Associates, provider #1208, is approved as a provider for social work continuing education by the Association for Social Work Boards (ASWB) through the Approved Continuing Education Program.  Longtree and Associates maintains responsibility for the program.  ASWB Approval Period: 03/20/2017 – 03/20/2020.  Social workers should contact their regulatory board to determine course approval. Social workers participating in this course will receive 3.0 continuing education clock hours.

Provider approved by the State of California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number (CEP) 15796, for 3.0 contact hours. Valid until June 20, 2019.

Your presenter Heidi Schnapp, CSW,CWP,CCM is in private practice working with a geriatric base. Heidi has a keen understanding of the ethical issues confronting the culturally-diverse elderly population in the long term care setting, as well as the legal and ethical issues concerning advanced care planning for end-of-life care. Heidi has also worked with clients facing physical, mental & emotional challenges including bullying, obesity, addiction and cultural sensitive issues.

This program is presented by Longree & Associates. There is no fee for this program.  If you have questions or concerns about the course content, references, content evaluation, grievances, registration, facilities, special accommodations, course administration or if you want more information on social work continuing education units, please contact Laurie Loughney at Longtree & Associates, LLC at 848-218-1320 or at longtreena@aol.com.  Attendees who complete this course, sign in and out, and complete its evaluation will be awarded a Certificate of Attendance on that date.

Agenda to follow.