AI for Social Work 101 - Basics of Generative AI for Social Work Responsible & Ethical Practice
2 Hours | 2 CEs
This on-demand professional training program on AI for Social Work 101 - Basics of Generative AI for Social Work Responsible & Ethical Practice is presented by Marina Badillo-Diaz, DSW.
This program provides a comprehensive introduction to the world of AI, including foundational concepts, basic prompt engineering, and practical applications of ChatGPT and other tools. Designed for social work professionals with minimal prior experience with AI, this session aims to enhance your productivity while saving time, and navigating the ethical landscape of AI in Social Work. The session starts with a primer on the foundational concepts of AI, the different types of AI systems and their capabilities.
Participants gain an understanding of key terms like machine learning, natural language processing, and generative AI, which are the building blocks of tools like ChatGPT. There is a significant focus on prompt engineering, which is the art of crafting queries to effectively communicate with AI. For social workers, learning this skill is vital, as it can shape the AI’s responses to be more aligned with the nuanced needs of their service.
The program includes a demonstration of prompting and then interactive exercises to practice writing prompts for participants to practice. In addition, as we discuss the capabilities of AI, it’s imperative to address the ethical considerations that accompany its use in social work. This session provides guidelines for responsible AI use, ensuring that professionals understand how to maintain confidentiality, ensure privacy of data, and cultural bias in AI-assisted processes. We’ll discuss the implications of AI in decision-making and how to integrate human judgment and social work expertise.
This program is intended for all career levels of a clinician or social worker's career. This is targeted at novice users of artificial intelligence.
Program Outline:
- Overview of AI and Large Language Models
- Review of Basic Prompting
- Prompting Demonstration and Participant Practice
- Review of AI Applications in Social Work Practice
- Ethical Considerations of AI for Social Work Practice
Intended Audience
This on-demand professional training program is intended for mental health and other allied professionals
Experience Level
This on-demand professional training program is appropriate for beginner, intermediate, and advanced level clinicians.
CE / CPD Credit
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Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this program you will be able to:
Describe AI and generative AI applications like ChatGPT and how to use in their social work practice
Describe basic prompt engineering techniques for generative AI tools
Describe the need for ethical and responsible practices about generative AI usage
Presented By
Marina Badillo-Diaz, DSW
Dr. Badillo-Diaz is an experienced school administrator and counseling director with a demonstrated history of working in community mental health and in education as a social worker. Currently, Dr. Badillo-Diaz is a consultant focusing on the training of educators and social workers with MABD Consul...
Curriculum
1. Foundations of AI and ChatGPT
2. Ethics and Responsible Use
3. Prompting Practice
4. Applying AI in Social Work
5. Conclusion and Next Steps
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CE Sponsorship Information
Palo Alto University, Continuing and Professional Studies (CONCEPT) is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Palo Alto University, Continuing and Professional Studies (CONCEPT) maintains responsibility for this program and its content. Palo Alto University, Continuing and Professional Studies (CONCEPT) is approved by the Canadian Psychological Association to offer continuing education for psychologists. Palo Alto University, Continuing and Professional Studies (CONCEPT), SW CPE is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #SW-0356 and the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed mental health counselors. #MHC-0073. Palo Alto University, Continuing and Professional Studies (CONCEPT) has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 6811. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. CONCEPT Professional Training, #1480, is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved as ACE providers. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. CONCEPT Professional Training maintains responsibility for this course. ACE provider approval period: 11/22/23-11/22/26. Social workers completing this course receive (clinical or social work ethics) continuing education credits.