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$10.00 HSM 230--Code of Ethics Analysis
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Q:• CheckPoint: Code of Ethics Analysis
This CheckPoint requires you to apply critical thinking skills to analyze an ethical dilemma a
social worker might encounter. (The three major elements to critical thinking are logical
inquiry, problem solving, and evaluative decisionmaking.)
• Resource: Appendix C: NASW Code of Ethics in Ethical Leadership in Human Services
• Due Date: Day 5 [Individual] forum
• Compose a 200- to 300-word analysis of whether or not the NASW Code of Ethics
presented in Appendix C of Ethical Leadership in Human Services is adequate in guiding
a social worker through your chosen dilemma.
• Include the following elements in your analysis:
o Resources you would explore to reach a better understanding of the issue
o Specific principles or standards from the code, using correct APA citations
o Examples of how the code guides conduct or fails to guide conduct in regard to this
particular issue
Explain whether or not the code adequately guides the service provider.
• Evaluate whether the code is adequate for intended use.
• Make recommendations to amend the NASW Code of Ethics to provide more guidance in
this circumstance.
