ACSW_PSYC160: High Risk Populations

About Course

This course focuses on providing students with the core knowledge and understanding of different behavioral, biological, environmental, historical, medical, and socio-cultural aspects of high-risk populations so that needs can be appropriately assessed and care strategies developed across a continuum of care.

Discuss existing social service and health care support systems in Canada and the roles of the key players.
Identify and describe the variations in health, cultural norms, and healthcare practices among diverse cultural, racial, ethnic, age, and gender groups.
Describe the influence of social, cultural, political, and economic factors on health, healthcare access, and health outcomes.
Describe the social challenges of Indigenous people in Canada.
Describe the international social, political, and economic factors that lead to population migrations.
Describe the challenges that people with diverse identities and expressions of sexuality have when accessing healthcare and social services.
Identify the barriers that interfere with persons with disabilities in receiving services.
Describe the social support issues facing an aging population in Canada.

Course Content

Module I

Topic 1: Historical Foundations

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LO1: List and explain key Historical Milestones in the development of Social Work Practices

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LO2: Explain the influence of Historical Events on current Social Service Systems

00:00
LO3: Discuss existing Social Service and Health Care support systems in Canada

00:00
LO4: Knowledge Check
Case Study: Introduction: Historical Foundations
Topic 2: Social Work Theories

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LO1: Identify major Social Work Theories relevant to High Risk Populations

00:00
LO2: Describe the effectiveness of different Social Work Theories in addressing the needs of High Risk Populations

00:00
LO3: Knowledge Check
Case Study: Social Work Theories
Topic 3: Ethical Practice

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LO1: Explain Ethical Principles in Healthcare

00:00
LO2: List and explain Ethical Frameworks used in Healthcare decision-making

00:00
LO3: Define Ethical Dilemmas and Legal Issues in Healthcare

00:00
LO4: Recognize common Ethical Dilemmas that Healthcare professionals may encounter in their practice

00:00
LO5: Knowledge Check
Case Study: Ethical Practice
Topic 4: Individuals and Families

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LO1: Explain the influence of Cultural Norms on Family Dynamics

00:00
LO2: Understand the Values and Principles of working with Individuals and Families

00:00
LO3: Describe the role of Social Workers in supporting Individuals within Diverse Family Structures

00:00
LO4: Recognize problems of Individuals and Families and Factors affecting them

00:00
LO5: Knowledge Check
Case Study: Individuals and Families
Topic 5: Groups and Communities

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LO1: Identify key Principles of Group Dynamics relevant to Social Work

00:00
LO2: Discuss the Importance of Community-based Interventions in supporting High Risk Populations

00:00
LO3: Knowledge Check
Case Study: Groups and Communities
Topic 6: Social Work and Health

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LO1: Classify the Historical development and Evolution of Social Work in Healthcare

00:00
LO2: Explain the Rights and Needs of Patients within the Healthcare System

00:00
LO3: Describe the Professional and Respectful Communication within Interdisciplinary terms to ensure Coordinated Care

00:00
LO4: Explain the impact of Culture, Race, Gender, and Socioeconomic Status on Social Service Delivery

00:00
LO5: Knowledge Check
Case Study: Social Work and Health
Topic 7: Children

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LO1: Define the scope of Child Welfare and Protection for High Risk Populations

00:00
LO2: Identify the major challenges faced by Children in High Risk Populations

00:00
LO3: Analyze Interventions and Support Strategies for Vulnerable Children within Child Welfare Systems

00:00
LO4: Knowledge Check
Case Study: Children
Topic 8: Indigenous People

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LO1: Summarize different methods to engage with Indigenous Communities

00:00
LO2: Describe the Social challenges Indigenous People face in Canada

00:00
LO3: Discuss the impact of Policies on the Health outcomes of Indigenous Populations

00:00
LO4: Knowledge Check
Case Study: Indigenous People
Topic 9: Immigrants and Refugees

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LO1: Discuss the International Social, Political, and Economic factors that lead to Population Migrations

00:00
LO2: Identify the variations in Health, Cultural norms, and Healthcare practices among Immigrant and Refugee Populations

00:00
LO3: Knowledge Check
Case Study: Immigrants and Refugees
Topic 10: Gender Diversity

00:00
LO1: Define and recognize various types of Gender Diversity

00:00
LO2: Identify the Challenges faced by Gender Diversity in accessing Healthcare and Social Services

00:00
LO3: Explain the impact of Discrimination on Health outcomes for Gender Diversity Populations

00:00
LO4: Knowledge Check
Case Study: Gender Diversity
Topic 11: Disability

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LO1: Define and recognize various types of Disabilities

00:00
LO2: Explain the barriers that prevent Persons with Disabilities from accessing Services

00:00
LO3: Describe the expertise and perspectives of Individuals with Disabilities

00:00
LO4: Discuss the Legal and Social Frameworks of Individuals with Disabilities

00:00
LO5: Knowledge Check
Case Study: Disability
Topic 12: Aging Populations

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LO1: Discuss the Sociological Perspectives on Aging Populations

00:00
LO2: Explain the Social Support and Economic Challenges Faced Aging Population in Canada

00:00
LO3: Classify Promoting Positive Aging and Elderly Well-Being

00:00
LO4: Knowledge Check
Case Study: Aging Populations
Module Based Quiz

About Course

What Will You Learn?

Course Content

Module I

Topic 1: Historical Foundations

LO1: List and explain key Historical Milestones in the development of Social Work Practices

LO2: Explain the influence of Historical Events on current Social Service Systems

LO3: Discuss existing Social Service and Health Care support systems in Canada

LO4: Knowledge Check

Case Study: Introduction: Historical Foundations

Topic 2: Social Work Theories

LO1: Identify major Social Work Theories relevant to High Risk Populations

LO2: Describe the effectiveness of different Social Work Theories in addressing the needs of High Risk Populations

LO3: Knowledge Check

Case Study: Social Work Theories

Topic 3: Ethical Practice

LO1: Explain Ethical Principles in Healthcare

LO2: List and explain Ethical Frameworks used in Healthcare decision-making

LO3: Define Ethical Dilemmas and Legal Issues in Healthcare

LO4: Recognize common Ethical Dilemmas that Healthcare professionals may encounter in their practice

LO5: Knowledge Check

Case Study: Ethical Practice

Topic 4: Individuals and Families

LO1: Explain the influence of Cultural Norms on Family Dynamics

LO2: Understand the Values and Principles of working with Individuals and Families

LO3: Describe the role of Social Workers in supporting Individuals within Diverse Family Structures

LO4: Recognize problems of Individuals and Families and Factors affecting them

LO5: Knowledge Check

Case Study: Individuals and Families

Topic 5: Groups and Communities

LO1: Identify key Principles of Group Dynamics relevant to Social Work

LO2: Discuss the Importance of Community-based Interventions in supporting High Risk Populations

LO3: Knowledge Check

Case Study: Groups and Communities

Topic 6: Social Work and Health

LO1: Classify the Historical development and Evolution of Social Work in Healthcare

LO2: Explain the Rights and Needs of Patients within the Healthcare System

LO3: Describe the Professional and Respectful Communication within Interdisciplinary terms to ensure Coordinated Care

LO4: Explain the impact of Culture, Race, Gender, and Socioeconomic Status on Social Service Delivery

LO5: Knowledge Check

Case Study: Social Work and Health

Topic 7: Children

LO1: Define the scope of Child Welfare and Protection for High Risk Populations

LO2: Identify the major challenges faced by Children in High Risk Populations

LO3: Analyze Interventions and Support Strategies for Vulnerable Children within Child Welfare Systems

LO4: Knowledge Check

Case Study: Children

Topic 8: Indigenous People

LO1: Summarize different methods to engage with Indigenous Communities

LO2: Describe the Social challenges Indigenous People face in Canada

LO3: Discuss the impact of Policies on the Health outcomes of Indigenous Populations

LO4: Knowledge Check

Case Study: Indigenous People

Topic 9: Immigrants and Refugees

LO1: Discuss the International Social, Political, and Economic factors that lead to Population Migrations

LO2: Identify the variations in Health, Cultural norms, and Healthcare practices among Immigrant and Refugee Populations

LO3: Knowledge Check

Case Study: Immigrants and Refugees

Topic 10: Gender Diversity

LO1: Define and recognize various types of Gender Diversity

LO2: Identify the Challenges faced by Gender Diversity in accessing Healthcare and Social Services

LO3: Explain the impact of Discrimination on Health outcomes for Gender Diversity Populations

LO4: Knowledge Check

Case Study: Gender Diversity

Topic 11: Disability

LO1: Define and recognize various types of Disabilities

LO2: Explain the barriers that prevent Persons with Disabilities from accessing Services

LO3: Describe the expertise and perspectives of Individuals with Disabilities

LO4: Discuss the Legal and Social Frameworks of Individuals with Disabilities

LO5: Knowledge Check

Case Study: Disability

Topic 12: Aging Populations

LO1: Discuss the Sociological Perspectives on Aging Populations

LO2: Explain the Social Support and Economic Challenges Faced Aging Population in Canada

LO3: Classify Promoting Positive Aging and Elderly Well-Being

LO4: Knowledge Check

Case Study: Aging Populations

Module Based Quiz

Final Exam

Final Exam Quiz: High Risk Populations