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Professionalism and Ethics

Course ID: 1122396

Professionalism and Ethics

This module explores the professional and ethical expectations of a DSW, including legal requirements (HIPPAA and privacy laws, managing finances for a participant) and professional standards (respecting privacy, appropriate boundaries, care coordination). Ethical decision-making basics are also covered.

Learning Objectives

Understand what Serious Emotional Disturbance (SED) means according to the government’s definition and how common it is.
Recognize the different ways SED affects kids, teens, and their families.
Learn about the problems in figuring out and treating kids who have both Serious Emotional Disturbance (SED) and other learning problems.
Understand how their symptoms interact and affect their care.
Describe the types of help available to kids in Kansas with SED through the special SED Waiver program.
Learn how to handle the behavior of kids with SED and other disabilities using the right methods.
Understand how to prevent tough situations and calm down kids with SED and other disabilities when things get difficult.

CMS Competencies

Cultural Competencyksdsw@tthree.org2025-08-15T13:46:21-05:00

Cultural Competency

The DSW respects cultural differences, and provides services and supports that fit with an individual’s preferences.

Provides or accesses services that fit with the individuals’ culture or preferences.
Seeks to learn about different cultures to provide better support and services.
Recognizes own biases and doesn’t let them interfere in work relationships.
Respects the cultural needs and preferences of each individual.
Assists the individual to find social, learning and recreational opportunities valued in their culture.

Person-Centered Practicesksdsw@tthree.org2025-10-14T15:26:26-05:00

Person-Centered Practices

The DSW uses person-centered practices, assisting individuals to make choices and plan goals, and provides services to help individuals achieve their goals.

Helps design services or support plans based on the choices and goals of the individual
supported, and involves the individual in the process.
Builds collaborative, professional relationships with the individual and others on the support team.
Provides supports and services that help the individual achieve their goals.
Participates as an active member of service or support team.
Works in partnership with the individual to track progress toward goals and adjust services as needed and desired by individual.
Gathers and reviews information about an individual to provide quality services.
Completes and submits documentation of services on time.

Professionalism and Ethicsksdsw@tthree.org2025-08-15T13:46:21-05:00

Professionalism and Ethics

The DSW works in a professional and ethical manner, maintaining confidentiality and respecting individual and family rights.

Follows relevant laws, regulations and is guided by ethical standards when doing work tasks.
Supports individual in a collaborative manner and maintains professional boundaries.
Shows professionalism by being on time, dressing appropriately for the job, and being responsible in all work tasks.
Seeks to reduce personal stress and increase wellness.
Respects the individual and his or her families right to privacy, respect, and dignity.
Maintains confidentiality in all spoken and written communication, and follows in the rules in the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA).

Take Training

Test Out Course ID: 1123584

Test-Out Version

To test out of this module:

You must pass a competency exam by 90% or more.
You only get one attempt to pass the competency exam.
You must answer all questions.
If you pass the competency exam, you will earn the certificate for this module without having to complete the training.
If you do not pass the competency exam, you will have to complete the full training module to earn the certificate for this module.
There is no penalty for attempting the test-out exam and not passing.

Test-Out Training

Preview Course ID: 1126834