Social Work in Healthcare

Singapore University of Social Sciences

Social Work in Healthcare (SWK356)

Applications Open: To be confirmed

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Course Types: To be confirmed

Language: English

Duration: 6 months

Fees: To be confirmed

Area of Interest: Social Services

Schemes: To be confirmed

Funding: To be confirmed

School/Department: S R Nathan School of Human Development

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Synopsis

Healthcare gives an overview of social work practice in the medical and health setting. It introduces students to the fundamentals of healthcare social work practice and discusses the values, knowledge and skills needed to work in hospitals, home care, nursing homes and hospice care. The health delivery system and the impact of acute care and chronic illnesses on individuals and families are examined. Prevention and health promotion at the community level will also be addressed.

Level: 3
Credit Units: 5
Presentation Pattern: EVERY REGULAR SEMESTER

Topics

The context of healthcare social work
Values and ethics in working with sick people
The impact of illness and disease on sick people, their carers, and family
Theoretical perspectives
Working with vulnerable groups
Working in the layers of healthcare settings
The Singapore healthcare system
Healthcare financing
Healthcare service delivery
Emerging trends in healthcare

Learning Outcome

Discuss the ability to practice in a holistic way that prioritises good outcomes for service users and their families.
Appraise Singapore’s healthcare philosophy, funding, and service delivery framework including the private, not-for-profit, and voluntary welfare sectors.
Analyse how socio-economic, cultural, religious, psychological, and demographic factors relate to illness, disease, and disability.
Examine the range of skills needed to work in various healthcare settings.
Demonstrate a working knowledge of illnesses, diseases, and disabilities and an ability to engage medical concepts appropriately.
Apply the appropriate ethics and values in working with sick service users and their families.