ACSW_PSYC160: High Risk Populations (Professional) - Taylor Pro College

ACSW_PSYC160: High Risk Populations (Professional)

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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.

What Will You Learn?

  • 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
    00:00
  • LO1: List and explain key Historical Milestones in the development of Social Work Practices
    00:00
  • 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
  • Topic 2: Social Work Theories
    00:00
  • 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
  • Topic 3: Ethical Practice
    00:00
  • 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
  • Topic 4: Individuals and Families
    00:00
  • 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
  • Topic 5: Groups and Communities
    00:00
  • 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
  • Topic 6: Social Work and Health
    00:00
  • 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
  • Topic 7: Children
    00:00
  • 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
  • Topic 8: Indigenous People
    00:00
  • 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
  • Topic 9: Immigrants and Refugees
    00:00
  • 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
  • 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
  • Topic 11: Disability
    00:00
  • 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
  • Topic 12: Aging Populations
    00:00
  • 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
  • Module Based Quiz

Final Exam

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