SWK 337 - Case Management

Institution:

Gallaudet University

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Description:

Case Management is a required course in the practice sequence. It introduces students to case management and the various methods of intervention used with the process. Among the case management and the various methods of intervention used with the process. Among the case management processes discussed are assessment, intake interviews, and documentation. Specialized practice skills used by case managers are also discussed. Students are taught methods for determining benefit eligibility, learn the rules and principles for referral making, and acquire knowledge related to the major income and maintenance and support programs. Ethical and legal issues surrounding case management in the context of client autonomy, informed consent, and confidentiality are discussed and applied to case material. The course includes a pre-field experience that requires weekly visits to a human services organization for the purpose of observing the case management process Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in SWK 203, 307, 335; open to social work majors only

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.gallaudet.edu

Phone Number:

(202) 651-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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