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Title: Hospice Fundamentals for Social Workers (1246)
Provider: Seerden, Dina
Author: Dina Smith
Author Dina Smith
Dina M. Seerden is a licensed clinical social worker and life coach with over 16 years of service dedicated to empowering clients to reach their potential.  She has worked as an HIV/AIDS case manager, managed her own private practice, and is currently the social services coordinator for AseraCare Hospice in Atlanta, GA.

A fifth generation Californian, Dina is passionate about life and embraces her journey with joy and amazement.  At the writing of this course, she has run 10 half marathons and is training to complete her first full marathon (26.2 miles) in November, 2007.  Her goal is to run a race in all 50 states and as many different countries as possible before she dies.

An open mind is a prerequisite to an open heart.
 -Robert M. Sapolsky, neuroscientist and author (1957- )
Price: 57.00
Credit Hrs: 3
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Description

This course provides a broad overview of the types of knowledge and skills social workers need to perform their roles within a hospice agency.

Learning Objectives

  • Examine the history of hospice and the role and efficacy of social work in hospice.
  • Illustrate the role of social work in hospice regarding assessment, emotional support, placement, and crisis intervention.
  • Identify the role of social work in hospice regarding end of life decisions and insurance issues.
  • Review ways to build a stronger sense of professional social work identity in the hospice environment.
  • Relate some of the special challenges social workers face when working in hospice.

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