SW 789: End-of-life care within the U.S

Course Description

End-of-life care within the U.S. medical system, with an emphasis on social work approaches and practice strategies in various settings of care. Needs of dying individuals and their families, including spiritual, cultural, and other diversity considerations. Theories of grief and loss with implications for social work practice with families and other loved ones. Policy, ethical and social justice issues related to the care of dying individuals and their families. The influence of societal attitudes about death and dying. Self-awareness as a fundamental component of professional practice, including generating understanding of dying, death, loss, and grief as natural parts of the human experience. This course may not be listed as a requirement or eligible as an elective for any major, minor, or certificate program other than the following: Master of Social Work (MSW).