About the course
Target Audience: Clinical Social Workers and healthcare professionals Content level: Intermediate CE credits: 1.5 (Ethics) About the Course The use of artificial Intelligence (AI) in healthcare promises many benefits yet also poses risks - risks that can exacerbate existing health inequities and disparities. Viewed through a social work lens, this presentation explores many considerations in the use of AI in healthcare. Social work ethics and the quintuple aim for healthcare improvement provide a foundational framework for this exploration. The goal of this discussion is increasing AI literacy for clinical social workers, which encompasses the current state of AI in healthcare with implications for clinical social work. Salient questions for clinical social workers are addressed, including: what are among AI benefits in healthcare and social work? What are among AI risks and harms in healthcare and social work? How can ethical use of AI in healthcare and social work be ensured? This course was recorded in October 2026. Learning Objectives At the conclusion of this webinar participants will be able to: 1. Identify social work ethics combined with the Quintuple Aim is foundational for exploring the many considerations in the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare. 2. Assess the current state of AI in healthcare with implications for clinical social workers including the AI digital-scape, benefits and risks, mitigation and safety strategies. 3. Identify use cases of AI implementation in healthcare with implications for clinical social work, including strategies to ensure ethical use of AI. Registration The cost is $50 for non-members. CSWA members receive 25% off. Active CSWA members must use a coupon code to access the discount. The coupon code can be found in the members-only area of www.clinicalsocialworkassociation.org. Please contact the CSWA office for assistance, if needed. Both members and nonmembers must register for the course through this platform. This program is non-refundable. This program will be available for purchase indefinitely but will be updated for current content every 5 years at a minimum. Upon purchase, access to the course for the purchasing individual will be available for one year. Course interaction & CE completion requirements This course is a recorded asynchronous distance learning course and is completely online utilizing the CSWA Educational Programming website platform via Thinkific.com. This course is noninteractive. To earn 1.5 CE credits, participants are required to watch the full course recording, complete and pass an online post-test with a minimum 70% score, and complete a course evaluation. Registrants may re-take the test as many times as is needed. Certificates of completion will be automatically provided once the above requirements have been completed. System Requirements Registrants may use a computer/laptop, tablet or phone to view the course, and built-in or external speakers to listen to the course using the CSWA Educational Programming website via Thinkific.com. A fast internet connection is recommended. No additional online platforms or additional physical devices are required. Additional Information About Viewing the Recording Please note that you will not be able to rewind or fast-forward through the recorded program. Pausing will be the only feature allowed during the viewing of the program. Closed captions are automatic but can be disabled or adjusted for personal preference. Special Accommodations To request special accommodations, please contact the CSWA office at [email protected] prior to registration. CE Provider Information Clinical Social Work Association, provider #1719, is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 8/27/26-8/27/29. Social workers completing this course receive 1.5 ethics continuing education credits. Unsure if your state accepts ACE program for continuing education credit? Please visit https://www.aswb.org/licenses/ace-approved-continuing-education/, and also check with your state board for their licensure renewal requirements. It is the registrant’s responsibility to determine if this course is applicable for continuing education credits in the registrant’s state(s). Questions? Contact the CSWA Director of Operations at [email protected].
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Meet the Instructor, Dr. Jean Balestrery, LICSW
Dr. Jean E. Balestrery (she/her) holds a Joint Ph.D. degree in Social Work and Anthropology from University of Michigan, a MA degree in Anthropology from University of Michigan, a MSW degree from University of Washington and a BA degree from Brown University. Dr. Balestrery is an interdisciplinary scholar practitioner in social work and anthropology with many years of experience in research, teaching and practice. Her primary interests center on health and well-being cross the life course, human rights and design justice, clinical practice, cultural and medical anthropology. Dr. Balestrery has presented research nationally and internationally, and has published many peer reviewed articles. Founder and CEO of Integrated Care Counsel, LLC in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Dr. Balestrery provides consultation and trainings in healthcare alongside behavioral health clinical services. Dr. Balestrery’s professional service commitments have included: NASW LGBTQ+ Committee, CSWE Council on Sexual Orientation, Gender Expression and Identity, and grant reviews for SAMHSA and Minnesota DHS.
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The Use of AI in Healthcare through a Social Work Lens: Ethical Considerations and Strategies
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