Continuing education presentation to cover AI, technology in social work

A social work professor at the University of Kansas School of Social Welfare will present on the potential uses of technology in social work and the ethical considerations of doing so.

Associate Professor of Practice Christina Boyd presents “Ethics, Technology, and AI in Social Work Practice: Navigating the Future Responsibly" on Thursday, Aug. 14, from 9 a.m. to noon. The virtual event is online via Zoom.

The KU School of Social Welfare’s Center for Community Engagement & Collaboration (CCEC) is sponsoring this program.

“This training will help participants understand the ethical implications of their use of technology, including AI, in social work practice,” Boyd said. “Discussion and resources will be provided to assist participants in identifying both potential benefits of incorporating technology into social work practice and important considerations for its ethical and effective use.”

This event is free and open to the public, but advance registration is required. Learn more and register.

Ethics, Technology, and AI in Social Work Practice: Navigating the Future Responsibly

Thursday, August 14
9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Online event via Zoom
Free
3.0 CEU, ethics

Speaker:

• Christina Boyd, associate professor of the practice at KU School of Social Welfare, Liaison to Rural Communities, and CEO and founder of Hope and Wellness Resources, a behavioral health consulting agency.

“The increasing presence of artificial intelligence, social media, and other technologies in social work requires practitioners to understand their implications, especially regarding confidentiality, informed consent, cultural competence, and potential biases in AI,” Boyd said.

The presentation will discuss not only how technology can be incorporated into practice, but also how the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Code of Ethics informs decisions concerning advanced technology and how to approach ethical dilemmas surrounding technology use.

“Our digital world requires social workers who can navigate the technology landscape with integrity, ensuring that they uphold the dignity and values of the profession in both physical and virtual spaces,” Boyd said.

Social workers who attend this event can receive 3 hours of BSRB-required ethics continuing education.