Direct Practice 1 (SWSP2077)
Course level
Undergraduate
Faculty
School
Nursing, Midwifery & Social Wk
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Class hours
Lecture 1.5 Hours/ Week
Tutorial 2 Hours/ Week
1.5L2T
Incompatible
SW247 or 204 or 225
Assessment methods
Simulation, portfolio, casenote.
Course enquiries
Ms Julianne Richmond (juliannne.richmond@uq.edu.au)
Current course offerings
| Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
| Semester 1, 2024 (19/02/2024 - 15/06/2024) | St Lucia | In Person | Course Profile |
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Course description
Social work practice is understood in relation to a number of methods. Students will be taught, and are expected to demonstrate, competence in basic communication skills and two methods of social work practice with individuals. The Bachelor of Social Work (Hons) program is accredited by the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).The Australian Social Work Education and Accreditation Standards (2020) stipulates that accredited social work programs are required to include content that addresses the five core curriculum areas listed below. This course contains content in all five of the following curriculum areas: 1. Constructions of social work purpose, place, and practice 2. Power, oppression, and exploitation 3. The history and contribution of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples 4. Culture, identity, and discrimination 5. Psychosocial health and wellbeing across the lifecycle
